25 DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids

Homemade Halloween costumes can be far better than store-bought ones since they can be customized to your exact preferences and size, and they’re often more affordable.

If your kids need a Halloween costume, consider making one yourself, and let them have a say in the design too.

Here are 25 DIY children’s costume ideas:

Snapchat Puppy Filter Costume

Inspired by the Snapchat puppy filter, this costume focuses on face makeup, allowing flexibility in outfit choice.

Snapchat Puppy Filter Costume from A Girl and a Glue Gun

Headless Costume

This spooky headless bride costume is perfect for older kids who love a bit of creepiness. Create a torso as a helmet and let them carry a fake head for a dramatic effect.

How to Make a Headless Costume from Jill and The Little Crown

Zombie Soccer Player

Create a detailed zombie soccer player costume using makeup techniques like those seen in “The Walking Dead.”

Soccer Zombie Makeup from Cuckoo 4 Design

Woody Costume

A fun and easy DIY, Woody from “Toy Story” can be made using a plaid shirt, jeans, and a cowboy hat.

Woody From “Toy Story” from The Girls With Glasses

Pineapple Baby Costume

Dress your baby as an adorable pineapple using a onesie and felt for a tropical Halloween costume.

Pineapple Baby Costume from Lines Across

DIY Fairy Costume

This stunning fairy costume requires some sewing skills, but you can also DIY the wings and accessories.

DIY Fairy Costume from Lia Griffith

Garden Gnome Costume

Create a magical garden gnome costume with a basic T-shirt, sweatpants, and a felt hat and beard.

DIY Gnome Costume from Lia Griffith

Ginny Weasley Costume

Dress your child as Ginny Weasley with a black robe and a Gryffindor patch for a perfect Hogwarts look.

Ginny Weasley Hogwarts Uniform from My Poppet

Carmen Miranda Costume

Make a vibrant Carmen Miranda costume by crafting a fruit hat from fabric or felt and channeling her iconic style.

Carmen Miranda Costume from My Poppet

Spiderweb Headband

This simple spiderweb headband is the perfect Halloween accessory, especially when paired with black clothing.

Creepy Spiderweb Headband from Sparkle Living

Unicorn Hat

For a quick unicorn costume, decorate a baseball cap with googly eyes, rainbow yarn, and a golden horn.

Unicorn Hat from Snugglebug University

Avocado, Toast, and Fried Egg Costumes

Turn breakfast foods into cute costumes with this ensemble perfect for siblings or friends.

Avocado Toast Costumes from Hello Wonderful

Felt Animal Masks

Craft felt masks of animals like an owl, fox, or deer with no sewing required. Let your child’s imagination run wild!

Felt Animal Masks from Flax and Twine

DIY Unicorn Costume

Make a magical unicorn costume with a headband, glitter necklace, and felt hooves using this creative tutorial.

DIY Unicorn Costume from Lia Griffith

Monarch Butterfly Wings

For bug-loving kids, felt monarch butterfly wings are the perfect DIY costume. Use real monarch butterfly images for a guide.

Felt Monarch Butterfly Wings Tutorial from Buggy and Buddy

Baby Astronaut Costume

Turn a simple navy blue coverall into an adorable astronaut outfit by adding iron-on patches.

Make a Baby Astronaut Costume for Halloween from Lovely Indeed

Minion Costume

For a quick and easy costume, make Minion heads using a yellow knit hat, pipe cleaners, and a toilet paper roll.

“Despicable Me” Minion Costume from Make and Takes

Houseplant Costume

Inspired by “Little Shop of Horrors,” create a fun houseplant costume with simple materials for a unique Halloween look.

Houseplant Costume from Oh Happy Day

Tin Man Costume

Make your own Tin Man from “The Wizard of Oz” with cardboard, spray paint, and duct tape.

DIY Kids Tin Man Costume from A Pumpkin & A Princess