Buying Halloween costumes for all your homeschool students can put a serious dent in your monthly budget. It’s much easier and more economical to fix up costumes for your kids at home. Here are some costumes that are very simple to put together and still look great.
Black Cat
A very popular Halloween symbol, the black cat is a costume that can be assembled in no time. Just put your kid in a plain black hoodie with black leggings for the base. Add a couple of cat ears made out of felt or black construction paper to the top of the hoodie. Create a long tail using black wool or rope. Stitch it to the back of the hoodie. Add a black basket and the costume is complete.
Mummy
For this costume use white leggings and a plain white, round neck, t-shirt for the base. You can either use actual broad bandages to wrap up the child or simply cut out strips from an old white bed sheet. Make sure that you wrap the hands and legs separately. Ensure that the child is able to pull down the leggings along with the strips because there will be a trip to the bathroom and we don’t want to be stuck unwrapping the whole Mummy costume.
Witch
A simple pointy hat can be made out of felt or black construction paper. A wand can be fashioned out of a thick piece of wood. If it’s crooked, even better. Add a long, plain black tunic and black shoes. Add some white lace to simulate spider’s webs to the costume. Your witch may like some Gothic make up to make the look spookier. Black lipstick, eye shadow and nail paint will do the trick.
Raggedy Anne
Red and White candy striped leggings and a white top. You can do up the hair in curls. If possible pick up a red wig made out of chunky wool. This will give a much more authentic look. Add the red cheeks and your Raggedy Anne doll is ready. Give her a wicker basket and send her trick or treating.
