Looking for a DIY movie character & superhero Halloween costume? Instead of spending money at the party store, make your own with some basic sewing skills and these DIY instructions. Want even more inspiration? Enter your email address below to receive our newsletter.
Sure, you could just use a generic red cape and call that a Little Red Riding Hood costume. But why not use this free sewing project that includes all of the little details, and make your "Little Red" truly one-of-a-kind!
Get ready to fly with the dragons with this Toothless costume! There's minimal sewing needed to make this - a black T-shirt and leggings make up the bulk of this costume. The rest is made with some hot glue and a few quick seams on your sewing machine.
The Cinderella dresses you normally find in the party stores aren't always great quality. They're itchy and the fabric is often cheap. When you make your own with your sewing machine and this pattern, you'll be able to make a beautiful dress that will last through years of dressing up!
There's something adorable about a toddler waddling around in a penguin costume. Cozy fleece fabric and some squishy batting will make your little one extra snuggable this Halloween.
If you never want your little guy to grow up, this Peter Pan costume is a great place to start. Use this free sewing pattern to create this cute but very simple costume.
You can put away your sewing needle and thread because this Elsa cape is a no sew version. Your daughter will love walking into the unknown while pretending to be Elsa.
Your Rapunzel will want to swing from her hair when she puts on this gorgeous DIY Rapunzel costume. If you've wanted to learn how to sew, pull out your sewing machine and get started.
This free Dorothy sewing pattern will have you running to your sewing machine to get it completed. Add some accessories, like Dorothy's signature ruby slippers and her basket with Toto.
Want a one-of-a-kind Mary Poppins costume? This free sewing pattern and step by step instructions will have you singing along with Mary Poppins all day long.
If you have a little boy and girl in your family, you can't go wrong with a Cinderella and Prince Charming costume combination. Check out these sewing projects and instructions on how to use your sewing machine to get them done.
Head off to see the Wizard with this Tin Man costume. Whether you make just this one, or you make the entire group of Wizard of Oz costumes, these sewing project instructions can help.
No sewing needle and thread? No problem with this quick no-sew emoji costume.
Glinda the Good Witch has a sparkly costume that your little girl will love. This sewing project tutorial has a step-by-step process for you to follow.
This Tinker Bell costume is so easy, you won't even need pixie dust! You just need a few sewing basics and some basic sewing supplies to get this one created.
This Flynn Rider costume will have your little one smouldering and swashbuckling all Halloween night long. This free sewing pattern is simple to follow, no matter what level sewist you are.
Upgrade a plain old hoodie by turning it into Toothless from the How to Train Your Dragon movies. This version uses fabric embellishments on the hood and back to make a cute dragon.
Pascal from Tangled is Rapunzel's best friend while she's up in her tower. This Pascal costume uses cozy fleece fabric and this easy to follow sewing pattern means you'll have a completely unique costume for your kiddo.
Alice in Wonderland is a great family costume and this version uses lots of things you probably already have in your house. Only the Alice costume requires the use of a sewing machine!
If you have a Wizard of Oz group costume, you can't go wrong with dressing your baby up as a Lollipop Munchkin. Get out a few sewing basics and get to work - this costume won't take long to put together.
No group of Little Red Riding Hood costumes is complete without the Wolf! This DIY costume is adorably scary with lots of unique embellishments - just look at those plastic claws made out of clothing hangers.
If your daughter lovers R2-D2 , this girly R2-D2 apron dress costume will quickly become her favorite. It's worth the effort to learn how to sew to create this DIY costume.
This Wizard of Oz costume sewing project comes with complete instructions to create each one. They're incredibly impressive when grouped all together, but really only require basic sewing skills to complete.
This BB8 costume is definitely a low sew project, but if you use a pre-made hat and add the embellishments to it, you don't even need to sew a single stitch.
The minions from Despicable Me are so cute and funny. These costume ideas are super fun and some of them are no sew options, which means you don't need to use the sewing machine or a thread and sewing needles.
Bert from the Mary Poppins movie is instantly recognizable with this complete DIY jacket. These sewing project instructions are simple to follow, even if you're a beginning sewist.
Disney costumes can be so expensive at the party store! Instead of spending your money on them, look at these DIY Disney costume sewing patterns and create your own.
Mary Poppins' accessories really make her costume pop! Here's how to DIY them, to achieve Mary's official look.
The entire Little Red Riding Hood gang is together for a hilarious Halloween. Follow the tutorial for these sewing projects and you'll love seeing the antics these three get into.
Captain America needs his shield, but don't spend the money buying one from the store. Make your own costume prop yourself with a few products found in your craft room and a trash can lid from Ikea.