Making your own Halloween costumes can be fun. There are plenty of ways to make a costume for Halloween. I have made a few Halloween costumes of my own. 

I have made an old man costume for work. This costume comprised of an old balding man mask, an over sized shirt and jeans, and a pair of boots. I wore this costume while working at a fast food restaurant. Which won me a prize for one of the best costumes.

Another time, I dressed like a punk rocker. This costume comprised of leggins, a big t-shirt, bandanas, and a few other things that I don’t remember at the moment.

I have made a panda costume for my daughter when she was a tot. That costume I purchased a panda pattern and made it from that. 

I also dressed up as a ghost. This costume was made from an old sheet. I also had a wig and a hat on with it. That one got a quite a few laughs.

I also purchased a pattern for a clown outfit. I wore the outfit with a colorful wig, big sunglasses, and a hat. I didn’t wear big shoes since I had to work all day on my feet.

Most of the costumes I have made from things I had at home were last minute costumes. They were fun for me to make because I had a great time putting them together.

The following costume patterns and ideas won’t have to cost you a lot of money. The patterns may give you a more creative way to make these or any other costume for Halloween.

Free Costume Patterns at Familyeducation.com for Kids from Newborn to 18 years old

Familyeducation.com has 32 different costume patterns you can print out to make for the kids. Each of these costumes can be made for kids from newborn to 18 years old. There are hats, wings, vests, tunics, and masks to make your own homemade costumes.

Cardboard Box Costume Patterns

You will find more than 29 cardboard box costume patterns to make at home. Each of these costume patterns has complete instructions. Some have a finished photo of the cardboard box costume.

Sweatsuit Costumes

Create easy costumes with these sweatsuit costume instructions. The costumes are cheap too. You not only can create a costume with sweatsuits; you can also let the kids wear the sweatsuits after Halloween is over. Many of the costumes require the pieces for the costumes to be pinned on.