Make your own costume

This accessory makes a fun, elegant-yet-dangerous addition to a cosplay outfit or Halloween costume. Believe it or not, it's made from a vinyl placemat, and I've uploaded a free printable PDF pattern so that you can make your own!

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Make your own dress form with this simple tutorial. Lots of tips for making a duct tape mannequin yourself. It is way easier than you think!

World book day costume ideas. Easy cloak tutorial. No sew cape. No sew cloak. Easy dress up ideas. Little Red Riding Hood cape tutorial.

This Pixie Skirt sewing tutorial has two size variations included. You could also call this skirt a "petal skirt". One size is for larger kids, the other for smaller kids. The best way to know

I've been wanting to make a tutorial for those wanting to cosplay Tauriel for a very long time now, and yesterday I got the final push to do so when Simplicity *finally* released an actual pattern for one of Tauriel's costumes! (More on that later...) Any and all questions are welcome (and encouraged!) in the comments, and I promise to answer them to the best of my ability! :) So, without further ado, here's A Guide to Making Your Own Tauriel Cosplay! :D Step 1: Choose Your Dress Which of…

Cardboard UFO Costume: If aliens exist, then we are aliens to them. Embark on an inter-planetary adventure in an earth-made flying saucer. All you need is some cardboard, an umbrella and Makedo (of course) to make this Upcycled Fantastic Object (UFO). Follow these simple …

Man Cut in Half Costume: This costume is a major hit because the boy in the picture is "beside himself" as one man says. Total cost due to finding used clothing to buy was $15 or less.

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