How to Make Simple Children's Costumes

There are many great costumes for children that are simple to make. These costumes require little to no sewing knowledge, just a creative imagination and basic craft knowledge. Costumes can still be both impressive and a simple to make at home.

Tube of Toothpaste

Items Needed:

• White sweats


• White lampshade


• White fabric or sheet


• Felt pieces in red and blue


• Glue


• Scissors

1. Fold the white fabric/sheet in half and cut a hole to slip over your child’s head. Cut off any extra material so the child will not trip while wearing the costume.


2. Cut out letters from the felt to spell out "CREST’" or another favorite brand of toothpaste. Glue the letters to the fabric so that it looks like an actual tube of toothpaste.


3. Slip fabric over your child’s head. He or she should be wearing white sweats underneath. Set the lampshade on the child's head like a hat, it will act as the lid.

Baby

Girls love this one!

Items Needed:

• Pajamas


• Ponytail holders


• Bottle or pacifier


• Slippers


• Eyeliner pencil

1. Pull on pajamas and slippers.


2. Brush hair into two pig tails, so that they stand tall on top of the head.


3. Push eyeliner pencil gently around nose and cheeks to create freckles.


4. Fill bottle with apple juice.

Ballerina

Items Needed:

• Leotard


• Tulle


• Piece of elastic

1. Measure the waist and cut elastic to size. Either hand or machine sew the ends together.


2. Cut lengths of tulle; the length is up to you. Measure and cut double what gives you the look you want.


3. Fold tulle in half. The folded end will wrap under the elastic, creating a loop. Pull the loose ends through the loop, and pull snuggly. Continue until you have completed the tutu.


4. Have the child step into the leotard and then the tutu. Pull hair back into a bun and you have a little ballerina.