Top 12 DIY Halloween Costume Tutorials

Have you got your Halloween costume/s sorted yet? We've rounded up our top dozen DIY costume tutorials for all the family - including your pet cat or dog -  so you don't have to resort to the same shop-bought outfit as everyone else. Happy making!

Lumberjack Costume

Make it & Love it demonstrates how to make this awesome lumberjack costume, complete with beard and axe, in this tutorial.

Donut Costume

In this tutorial, Studio DIY demonstrates how to make an amazing donut costume.

Bjork Swan Dress

Make Bjork's infamous swan dress in this DIY tutorial by A Beautiful Mess.

Cat or Dog Renaissance Costume

In this tutorial by Professor Pincushion, you'll learn how to make a Renaissance-style costume for your cat or dog.

Orange and Black Halloween Mask

Learn how to make a simple but effective Halloween mask in this tutorial by The Flair Exchange.

Daryl's Ear Necklace from The Walking Dead

If you get hungry at your Halloween party, you can always nibble on the awesome ear necklace you made with Semi Sweet Designs' tutorial - they're actually cookies!

Frida Kahlo-Inspired Floral Headband

In this tutorial, My Poppet makes a gorgeous floral headband for your mini Frida Kahlo.

Apple of My Eye Sunglasses

Make a pair of playful apple sunglasses in this awesome tutorial by Studio DIY.

Simple Shark Costume

In this tutorial by Make it & Love it, you'll learn how to make a simple shark costume for kids.

Easy Bat Kids' Mask

Living with Punks demonstrates how to make an easy kids' mask for Halloween in this tutorial.

Piñata Costume

Dress up as a piñata for Halloween with this tutorial by Camille Styles.

Bluebird Costume

In this tutorial by Pretty Prudent, you'll learn how to make this amazing bluebird costume.

Dinosaur's Tail

Running with Scissors shows us how to make an awesome dinosaur's tail for instant dress-up fun.

Which is your favourite costume? If you're after more Halloween tutorials, you might like to check out:

How to Make a Felt Sugar Skull Mask for Halloween

How to Make Paper Wheel Decorations for Halloween

Make a Halloween Mocha Mudslide with Spider Marshmallow Straws