From the ArcaMax Publishing, Halloween Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/halloween/s-120651-960312
Designing your own Halloween costume can be easier than you might
think. All it takes is a little time and some imagination. Start by
deciding exactly what you would like to be for Halloween. Once you
have made this decision your next step would be to collect the
necessary materials to design the perfect costume. Be sure and allow
yourself enough time to work on the costume, that way if you end up
missing an important item you still have time to go out and pick it
up. Waiting for the last minute is not a good idea.
Angel - For an angel costume you would need some white material
for the body of the outfit. You can purchase some thin, easy to work
with wire from most any craft department store. Use this to construct
the halo that fits perfectly around your head. Also, pipe cleaners can
be used for this. Dress it up by using lace or some type of silky
material to sew around as a covering. Some white or gold color
material would look perfect for the angel’s wings. Sew some wire
through the edges of the wings to help them stand out.
Witch - Have you always wanted to be a witch for Halloween? If
so, you simply start by purchasing the black material. Just sew a
simple pull over dress then use a belt to pull it tight around your
waist. You can either buy a black belt or sew one from left over
material. Cut the bottom in a zigzag to add a touch of flare, add some
black boots, an old broom for a prop and of course, the pointed black
hat. If you want to make the hat yourself you can do so by using
cardboard to form the wide brim pointy design and glue the black cloth
to the outer surface of the cardboard.
Animal - Perhaps a cute little animal such as a cat, dog or
even an adorable little bunny is more what you are looking for. Pipe
cleaners sewed to a strap for support make wonderful whiskers, or just
use a makeup pencil to color them on. Ears can be made by sewing
together material with just enough stuffing to give them shape and
body. Sewing wire along the edges of the ears will allow them to be
shaped into different positions. To make a tail for a cat or dog you
simply need to cut out and sew together a piece of material the
correct length. Next, add the stuffing to give it the depth it needs
then sew it onto the rest of the costume. A big ball of cotton glued
onto a bunny outfit makes a perfect Peter Cotton Tail.
Nicola always enjoys Halloween parties with her family. Visit her
Halloween site for tips and information about Homemade Halloween
Costume Ideas at http://Homemade-Halloween-Costumes.Best-Halloween.com.