No need to spend a ton of money on a flimsy Halloween costume your kid can only wear once; here are some great DIY toddler Halloween costumes you can make yourself that are inexpensive, easy to make, and will last for years!
1. A sweet take on the original red-caped crusader
DIY Little Red Riding Hood Costume/Cloak (2T-4T)
No big bad wolves will dare mess with your little one! Inspired by the favorite Grimm’s fairy tale, she can now embody this wonderful character with only a large piece of red fabric for a cape while holding a basket full of goodies for Grandma!
2. Your little one will be swishing her tail in no time!
DIY Mermaid Costume
How to make a DIY Mermaid Costume for kids or adults! A sewing video that will have you swishing your tail in no time! Perfect for Halloween, dress up, and more!
3. This duct tape skeleton costume is great for little kiddos who don’t want to cover their faces
Duct Tape Skeleton Costume
Perfect for little trick-or-treaters who need ultra-cool disguises for an evening of fun and frolics! If you’re looking for the easiest, cheapest, and most kid-friendly DIY costume, well this is it!
4. Get your sparkles on with this cute Tinker Bell costume
DIY Tinkerbell Costume
This Tink is so cute, sassy, and hilarious. Plus, her outfit choice is on point. It will be the costume every little girl will want to wear again and again!
6. All you need is faith, trust, and a little pixie dust to make this costume!
DIY Peter Pan Costume
Here’s the other half of that magic! Peter Pan is a character everyone recognizes and with this adorable costume, your kid will be ready to battle Hook.
7. Black cats aren’t spooky anymore with this lovely DIY feline costume
DIY Black Cat Costume
Boasting lots of rich details, this super cute kitty costume is purrr-fect for trick-or-treating. She’ll love spinning around and meowing at everything.
11. Go Gotham with a Batman costume for your toddler
DIY Toddler Batman Costume
Every kid loves to dress up like Batman! Whether they’re saving the playpen from bad guys, or fluttering by at the speed of light in the tricycle mobile, it sure is classic!
12. Transform your little one into the cutest pup around
DIY Puppy Halloween Costume
If you’re thinking of dressing up both your pet and your kiddo this Halloween, look no further for inspiration. It will be a perfect chance to show your kid’s love for animals!
13. Make a Polar Express train costume out of a diaper box
Cardboard Box Train Costume
If you have a little train lover in your house, this DIY train costume is a great trash-to-treasure creation. Made from cardboard boxes, paint, and a few simple craft materials. Your little engineer will love choo-chooing around the neighborhood in this costume!
Buzz Lightyear is a beloved character that you and your child can get excited about. Let’s face it, who didn’t love his ‘Spanish Mode’ in the third movie? But seriously, if your kid loves space and wants to experience intergalactic adventures, this is what you’ll need to make!
16. Simple poncho-style ghost costume that leaves their heads uncovered
No-Sew Ghost Costume Tutorial Anyone Can Make
Make a cute no-sew ghost costume for your little spook with this tutorial. Ghost ponchos are so much cuter than the traditional sheet-over-the-head costume!
20. Super easy bee costume for the cutest little bumble bee!
DIY Bumble Bee Costume Idea
Instructions on how to make a no-sew bee costume, for the cutest little bumble bee! Step-by-step directions for this costume – so easy, it can be made last minute, no problem!
22. Keep up with the nursery rhyme and Halloween theme
Easy DIY Spider And Spider Web Costumes
You can just slip this spider web poncho over any outfit for an instant costume, or let your kid wear it as a finishing touch. Plus this spider costume’s leggy design is sweetly spooky. A perfect combo for your kids!
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My Quirky Creation says
My nephew want this owl Halloween costume badly… Amazing collection!