Halloween DIY Costumes

Halloween is almost upon us and I am sure there have been all sorts of costume requests from your children.  There is still time to make a costume and I have rounded up some of the best tutorials to make fabulous costumes.  I also highly reccommend 'Cute and Easy Costumes for Kids' by Emma Hardy, there are some fab Halloween costumes in this bok that are also fairly easy and acheivable.  I will be posting a full review of this book in the next couple of weeks if you are keen to expand your childs dressing up box or even make some lovely Christmas presents.

So let's see what we can find!

Witch Tutu

Tutorial from Heart Break Kids

Pink Owl Costume

Tutorial from Pure Joy Events

I also love this owl costume tutorial from

Alpha Mom

This Bat costume tutorial is also from

Alpha Mom

This spider costume looks fab!

Tutorial from Dabbled

Skeleton costumes seem almost as complusory as witches for Halloween. 

Skeleton tutorial and pattern from Craft Passion

I have chosen these tutorials for clear instructions and because they don't require a huge amount of sewing skill!  I am sure there are many more amazing costume tutorials and please share the link in the comments on this post. 

Have fun and be sure to share your photos of your creations!

Zoe

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Witches & Skeletons

To complete our look at taking childrens books for party inspiration  I thought today I would share some of my childrens favourite spooky books, especially as Halloween is getting nearer, for costume inspiration.  Winnie The Witch and Funnybones are popular amongst my younger children, offering fun tales of witches and skeletons.  Whereas Harry Potter is a favourite amongst my older children and my eldest son and I have also enjoyed reading The Enemy by Charlie Higson, which is not for the faint hearted. 

Pink Witch Costume from Party Pieces

I am sure if you celebrate Halloween your children are already planning their costumes. By taking inspiration from chilrdens book characters I'm sure you can create some fabulous Halloween costumes.  Thankfully if your sewing skills aren't quite up to muster there are plenty of option on the high street or online.  I have rounded up a tiny selection of witches, skeletons, wizards and cats,  whether your child wants to be Mog of Meg & Mog or Hermione from Harry Potter there are plenty of options.

{Wizard} {Cat} {Witch} {Skeleton}

There are many costumes available and many are not too scary for younger children.  I will also be sharing some easy makes to help you create a Halloween costume next week. 

Have a fun weekend

Zoe

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