Cute (and oh-so-easy) homemade Halloween costumes for kids

By Sylvia Christianson and Lori LaBelle on September 1st, 2022
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On the prowl for easy Halloween costumes? Look no further. All you need for the base of these cute animal costumes is a pair of sweatpants and a matching hooded sweatshirt. With just a few craft store additions, you’ve put together a fun and easy Halloween costume. And, best of all, your kids can wear the sweatshirt and sweatpants again later—sans accessories—thanks to some ever-so-practical safety pins.

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Pig Costume

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Crafter Level: Easy
Time Needed: 30-40 minutes

Download the Pig Costume instructions

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Mouse Costume

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Crafter Level: Easy
Time Needed: 30-40 minutes

Download the Mouse Costume instructions

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Monkey Costume

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Crafter Level: Easy
Time Needed: 30-40 minutes

Download the Monkey Costume instructions

Tip: These costumes can be completely no-sew if using a hot glue gun is your thing. Just make sure you have lots of glue sticks on hand and don’t burn your fingers!

Sylvia Christianson is a writer with many diverse talents. A bit of a perfectionist (except when it comes to housecleaning), she spends her spare time driving her darling husband and 20-something daughter crazy.

Lori LaBelle is a photo stylist assistant. She dotes on her husband, 6-year-old daughter and miniature dachshund, Ruffles. When not photo styling or doting, Lori enjoys dancing, sewing, book clubs and tricking out her Prairie Village split-level.