Halloween will be here before you know it – have you figured out your (or your kids’) costume yet? You should consider making your own Halloween costume this year – it’s much easier to do than you may think with this list of easy homemade Halloween costumes!

17 DIY Halloween Costumes For All Ages

If you have thought about making your own costume this Halloween, check out these awesome Halloween DIY costume ideas below. 

We found a fabulous mix of adult and children’s outfits and overalls so you can make homemade costumes for every single person in the family (and even one or two group costume ideas).

There are also some fun couples costume ideas too! I love the idea of matching with a partner, and these couples’ costumes will get some fun reactions, for sure!

You will find a wide variety of ideas below, or they might give you inspiration for a totally different idea altogether (at least one idea mentions a possible alternative).

But most of all, have fun making your costumes and getting dressed up to hand out candy or go trick or treating yourself!

Adorable, Fun, & Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes

One thing all of these costume ideas have in common is that they are easy to make. When you make your own costume, you can use your creativity to make them frugally too.

These ideas are so fun, you’re gonna love every one of them!

Cute Toddler Homemade Giraffe Costume | A Crafted Passion

Toddler girl in a homemade giraffe costume

This homemade giraffe costume is really cute and very affordable to make. A perfect, easy, no-sew, last-minute costume idea for any toddler kid to wear. That tulle tutu skirt, and giraffe headband and tail are too cute for words! It will definitely bring a happy day for the little ones.

How to Make a Homemade Giraffe Costume
Learn how to make a giraffe costume DIY for your toddler this Halloween! This easy, no-sew costume is so cute and simple!
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How to Make a Homemade Giraffe Costume

DIY Knight in Shining Armor Costume | Savings Lifestyle

Little boy in a homemade knight in shining armor costume

This “Knight in Shining Armor” costume is really creative, and I think any little boy would love to dress up as a knight for a night out trick or treating.

If your kiddo would prefer to be a robot, check out this costume too because it could easily be adapted into a robot costume.

Homemade Knight in Shining Armor Costume
The knight in shining item costume is so easy to make – and easily adaptable into a robot costume if you want!
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Homemade Knight in Shining Armor Costume

DIY YouTube Halloween Costume | Playtivities

girl showing off her homemade YouTube costume

Many kids enjoy watching YouTube videos. If your kiddo is a fan of YouTube, this DIY YouTube costume will be a perfect fit!

It’s also a simple DIY Halloween costume that can work great for both kids and adults.

DIY Youtube Halloween Costume
Super easy DIY YouTube Halloween costume for kids. All you need is piece of cardboard and some markers. YouTube LIVE!
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DIY Youtube Halloween Costume

Mike and Eleven from Stranger Things | Shrimp Salad Circus

couple in DIY Stranger Things homemade Halloween costumes

If you are a fan of Stranger Things movie, then check out this Stranger Things couples costume- striped shirt for guys and dress for girls. I have no doubt that this costume will be the talk of the holiday season – and will get quite a few fun comments from visitors!

DIY Stranger Things Halloween Costume for Couples u2013 Mike and Eleven
Make your own homemade Halloween costume – Stranger Things-themed!
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DIY Stranger Things Halloween Costume for Couples u2013 Mike and Eleven

DIY Mummy Costume | Red Ted Art

2 boys in mummy homemade Halloween costumes

Dress your kids or even adults up as mummies for this Halloween party. Minimal supplies are needed (just a bedsheet, really) for this classic costume idea, and it’s so simple to make that even the kids can make it!

Halloween Costumes Kids Can Make: Mummies
This costume idea is so easy that the kids can make it – and have a blast dressing up too!
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Halloween Costumes Kids Can Make: Mummies

Homemade Batgirl Costume | Cutesy Crafts

girl dressed up in homemade Batgirl costume

Another adorable option that may also be worn on a birthday is this Batgirl costume. Since it uses 2 t-shirts and black pants, it’s very inexpensive to create (you can find the shirts at a thrift store or in your closet), making it a very appealing option compared to buying an expensive costume!

DIY Batgirl Costume from a T-Shirt
Make this easy DIY Batgirl costume from a kidu2019s t-shirt and an adult t-shirt. Very easy and very cute! Itu2019s comfortable too!
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DIY Batgirl Costume from a T-Shirt

DIY Olaf Costume | Desert Chica

Boy dressed in homemade Olaf Costume

Olaf is here to steal the show! Your child can dress up as this super popular character with just a little work on your part. He’s so adorable – who wouldn’t want to be a snowman?!

Since this costume is made from a white sweater, you don’t need much to make this really cute kid’s costume.

DIY Olaf Costume
I bet you know a FROZEN fan who would love to u2018buildu2019 this DIY Olaf costume. All you need is a white sweatshirt and a few craft supplies!
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DIY Olaf Costume

Make a Toddler Astronaut Costume | Swoodson Says

toddler dressed in a homemade astronaut costume

Off to space, you go with this DIY astronaut costume! Grab the complete tutorial for this toddler costume that’s too cute for words. Let’s just say it is out-of-this-world fun!

Diy toddler astronaut costume sewing tutorial
A tutorial for how to make a diy toddler astronaut costume - or use the helmet as a dress-up accessory! Easy diy space suit costume.
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Diy toddler astronaut costume sewing tutorial

DIY DuckTales Group Costume | Suburban Wife City Life

family dressed in homemade DuckTales costume

Dress up as Ducktales this Halloween! This costume made of blue, green and red shirt could be fun for the whole family or a group of friends to join in with a themed costume.

Homemade DuckTales Group Costume
Have fun together as a family or group of friends with this homemade Halloween costume idea!
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DIY Peter Pan’s Shadow Costume | Tikkido

DIY Halloween Costumes - Peter Pan's Escaped Shadow-Tikkido

Looking for a simple but creative, no-sew Halloween costume? This Peter Pan Shadow costume comes together in just minutes! You can use the black dress and black gloves of your mom! I bet there won’t be many kids dressed the same.

I love creative and unique costumes.

DIY Peter Panu2019s Shadow Costume (or Just a Regular Peter Pan Costume)
Easy, no sew tutorial for making this clever Peter Panu2019s shadow costume.
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DIY Peter Panu2019s Shadow Costume (or Just a Regular Peter Pan Costume)

DIY Minnie Mouse Costume | The Diary of a Debutante

woman dressed up in homemade Minnie Mouse costume

Dress up as Minnie Mouse in a sophisticated yet adorable way for adults! While the tutorial is geared towards an adult, the same technique would work well for kids too.

This would be a great costume for school or even work.

Simple Minnie Mouse Makeup Tutorial for Halloween
Trick or treat! This cute and simple Minnie Mouse makeup tutorial will take you less than five minutes to complete this Halloween.
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Simple Minnie Mouse Makeup Tutorial for Halloween

Cards Against Humanity Couples Costume | Do-It-Yourself Danielle

couple dressed in homemade Cards Against Humanity costume

If you enjoy playing games, you might like this Cards Against Humanity costume idea! What a fun idea for an adult party. All you need is a black and/or white t-shirt! It also works well for friends and, since you’re making it, can be kid-friendly.

Cards Against Humanity Halloween Couples Costume
How to make an easy Cards Against Humanity costume. These would be perfect for a couple or two friends!
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Cards Against Humanity Halloween Couples Costume

DIY Pineapple Costume | The Diary of a Debutante

DIY Halloween Costume - DIY Pineapple - The Diary of A Debutante

Aren’t costumes that highlight ordinary, everyday objects the best? Transform into a pineapple in minutes and this costume is under $3 to make!

It’s terrific for kids and adults looking for last-minute halloween costumes for a night of Halloween fun!

DIY Pineapple Costume
Not sure what you want to be Halloween? Be a pineapple! Weu2019re sharing a super simple DIY pineapple costume that costs less than $3 to make!
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DIY Pineapple Costume

Uno Card Game Costume | Suburban Wife City Life

family dressed in homemade UNO cards costume

My family loves to play UNO! Make this easy peasy UNO card game for a family-themed costume. This could work however many people you want to include in one big costume group.

DIY UNO Costume
Looking for an easy no-sew group costume? Iu2019ve got the steps and a video to show how to make a DIY UNO Costume everyone will love.
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DIY UNO Costume

No-Sew Witch Costume | Red Ted Art

Girl dressed in easy no-sew witch costume

Check out this easy witch costume that you might have almost all the items needed already on hand. If not, just head out and purchase a small amount of fabric to complete the look.

Easy Halloween Costumes – WITCH
Looking for easy Halloween Costume ideas then look no further, here you have a gorgeous Witches costume, with more easy Halloween Costume Ideas showcased.
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Easy Halloween Costumes - WITCH

Old Lady Halloween Costume | The Country Chic Cottage

DIY Halloween Costumes - Little Old Lady

This little old lady costume is totally epic. Head to the thrift store for some clothes, and grab a walker and you’re set! Lots of laughs and fun accompany this silly costume.

Old Lady Halloween Costume for Halloween
Looking for a fun Halloween costume? Make this cute little old lady costume with pieces from your local thrift store, and win best costume!
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Old Lady Halloween Costume for Halloween

DIY Halloween Bride Costume | Red Ted Art

girl dressed in homemade Halloween bride costume

A Halloween bride is always a classic and look a little bit of a spooky look to go for. Some people really enjoy the spooky aspect of Halloween so this costume might be a perfect fit.

Halloween Bride: Costumes Kids Can Make
A super easy DIY Halloween Costume kids can make – turn plastic bags into this fabulous Halloween Bride costume. Fun, quick and easy!
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Halloween Bride: Costumes Kids Can Make

There you go! With this list of easy homemade costumes, you can not only save some money but have a super fun night too! 

17 DIY Halloween Costumes For All Ages

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