The Carnival is approaching and there are many children who are already thinking about their costume to take to school, celebrate a party or surprise their friends. DIY costumes made by ourselves in an artisanal way, are increasingly imposed on costumes bought in stores.
And they are not only an excellent way of saving, but it allows us make unique creations, adapted to the tastes of our children, and also count on your help to carry them out. You don't have to be an expert to make your own costume: just buy the right materials and find inspiration. We share these original ideas that we found on Instagram!
Costumes inspired by story characters
Dorothy, from The Wizard of Oz
Dorothy's character from The Wizard of Oz, is a classic in children's costumes and, as we see in this photo, it is very simple to do. Just a blue tutu, a plaid fabric to make the apron and the classic red shoes.
Do not forget to complement it with a basket and a hairstyle with two braids ... and follow the path of yellow tiles!
A shared publication of Tuttitutu (@ tutti.tutu) on Jan 29, 2018 at 3:49 PST
Mad Hatter, from Alice in Wonderland
The mad Hatter He is a character in Carroll's novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," which not only appears in the Disney cartoon film, but also in the film version made by Tim Burton.
To make this costume we will need rasete fabric in bright colors and a little skill with water and thread. Do not forget the wig to finish giving the character his typical look of fun and clueless.
A shared post by Sandra Bravo (@ mariasandra.b) on Dec 21, 2017 at 3:51 PST
Harry Potter
We are sure that Harry Potter it will be one of the costumes that will triumph in these carnivals, That's why we wanted to share this funny photo of the protagonist of J.K. Rowling's novels.
The mother who created the costume says on her Instagram account that the glasses were modeled with a wire hanger and that her little one captivated everyone with this original Harry Potter costume made entirely by hand.
A shared publication of Respectful Parenting. (@a_crianza_diferente) on Oct 22, 2017 at 10:00 PDT
Cartoon inspired costumes
The White Rabbit, from Alice in Wonderland
Clock in hand, hurry up and always saying that of "I'm late, I'm late!". Who doesn't remember the white rabbit from the Disney movie "Alice in Wonderland"?
This fun White Rabbit costume is very simple to perform. Just get huge glasses and a jacket, and make a red bow tie in felt. Without forgetting, of course, the clock; The most characteristic element of this fun character.
A shared post by Teresa Olivares Lago (@teresa_tutete) on Feb 28, 2017 at 6:39 PST
The little Mermaid
The little mermaid Ariel, from the Disney movie, It is one of the characters of drawings preferred by the kids and we can turn it into a costume in a simple and original way. There are many ideas on Instagram and Pinterest to make this costume, but we have selected this specially designed if you like to work with crochet.
It does not lack detail! The tail ends in a green tutu and the wig is made from red wool.
A shared post by Ale (@ale_m_m) on Oct 31, 2017 at 6:41 PDT
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Lovable, simple and fun costume of the squirrel Alvin that you can do with a simple red shirt, jeans and a cap. Do not forget to sew the letter "A" to the shirt and the cap, and make a squirrel tail that we will hook to the pants. Isn't it great?
A shared publication of Rendas e Retalhos (@rendaseretalhos) on Feb 8, 2016 at 9:24 PST
Micky Mousse
And if there is a cartoon character that never goes out of style is Micky Mousse. The endearing Disney mouse dresses in such a simple way that imitating him in a costume is really easy and fast.
Just get some black t-shirt and tights, and a red shorts on which we will sew two large white buttons made with felt. The gloves can be made with white eva rubber, like yellow shoes and ears, although we can also use cardboard.
A shared post by lupita lopez (@lupitaaloopez) on Oct 28, 2017 at 12:19 PDT
Felt Minions Masks
The nice and funny Minions have a legion of fans, and who disguises them will succeed wherever he goes. Dress your son with blue pants, if possible a cowboy bib, and a yellow shirt. Paint your face yellow and put on this original hat-mask made with felt.
The glasses so characteristic of these characters can be made in cardboard or eva rubber, for example. What do you think of the result?
A shared post by Lola Pérez (@lolicapc) on Feb 3, 2016 at 6:00 PST
Costumes made with tutus
The tulle fabric and tutus skirts allows us to make a lot of original costumes and colorful that we can complement with wigs, makeup and other accessories that come to mind to achieve a spectacular result.
We leave you some ideas that we have found on Instagram.
Super-heroines, ladybugs, Little Red Riding Hood and clowns
A shared publication of Yayo Papagayo Photography (@yayopapagayofotografia) on Feb 3, 2017 at 10:56 PST
A sweet Indian
A shared post by Antonia Tudela (@jugandoconlamoda) on Feb 24, 2017 at 12:45 PST
Harmless and funny wasps
A shared publication of La Calie (@ la.calie) on Jan 30, 2018 at 1:30 PST
Costumes made with recycled materials
Cardboard boxes, garbage bags, bottles, cardboards ... Surely at home we have a lots of materials that we can use to prepare original costumes, which will also be very simple and quick to do.
Original masks
Disposable cardboard plates, markers, cardboard and wooden sticks. With these four simple materials we will make fun masks that we can turn into masks by introducing a rubber that joins both ends.
A shared post by Cristina (@secretosdeinfantil) on May 28, 2016 at 2:52 PDT
A shared publication of Duas Marias 🇨🇳🇧🇷 (@duasmariasfestas) on Feb 22, 2017 at 9:15 PST
To snorkel!
Get some diving goggles, a t-shirt and black pants that simulate a wetsuit and prepare the oxygen cylinders with plastic bottles attached to the back. Simpler, impossible!
A shared publication of Mamãe Sortuda (@mamaesortuda) on Jan 6, 2016 at 5:24 PST
An egyptian pharaoh
Preparing an Egyptian pharaoh costume is very easy and fast, as well as fantastic craftsmanship to do with kids. We will only need gold cards (which we will cut and decorate to our liking) and a white garbage bag to make the tunic (although we can also do it with cloth).
A shared post by @verloguz on Feb 24, 2017 at 6:41 PST
A cute alien
White trash bag, colorful patent paper and cardboards will be necessary to prepare this original and fun alien costume. Ask your children to design the stars, planets or any other spatial element that you want to add to your costume. And don't forget the antennas! Surely you will not find another costume the same!
A shared post by Virginia Martín (@elhornodelucia) on Feb 24, 2017 at 7:36 AM PST
Animal costumes
Mythological animals
Disguising your little dragon does not have to be difficult, although some skill is needed with the needle and thread. Get a rasete or foam fabric of the colors that you like and prepare this original shell to dress your child of this fun mythological animal.
A shared post by Cordel de Gato (@cordeldegato) on Jan 30, 2018 at 5:01 PST
Marine animals
Get three or four pairs of wool tights in a small size of the colors that you like, and look for large, striking and colorful buttons. Cut each leg of the leggings and fill it with foam, sewing the buttons as suction cups. Prepare the octopus head using the high waist of the tights and sew two large buttons as if they were eyes. The result will be spectacular!
A shared publication of Silvia (@silviadj) on Feb 27, 2014 at 12:40 PST
Eva rubber, cardboard and felt. You won't need much more to make these original crab and penguin costumes.
A shared post by Mayerlin Torres (@invitaendigital) on Jan 12, 2018 at 3:00 PST
A cute kitten
A long gray sock, electrical tape and a mask. It's that easy and fast to prepare this kitty costume.
A shared publication of Women: HANDS TO WORK! (@mujeresalaobra) on Feb 9, 2015 at 4:43 PST
Imagination to the power!
And if in the ideas that we have shared you have not yet found inspiration, we leave you these other fun and original proposals, all of them DIY.
Doctors and doctors
White trousers and t-shirt, and lots of colored markers to draw on canvas. This doctor does not lack detail!
A shared post by Lalodi (@lalodies) on Feb 22, 2017 at 2:43 PST
Small caveman
A white T-shirt and colored markers to dress a small caveman.
A shared post by Por Giselle Maranhão (@leurs_enfants) on Jan 27, 2018 at 2:20 PST
Baby Potato or Mr. Potato
Prepare a rounded body with brown foam fabric and sew on it all the parts of Mr. Potato made in felt. Don't you think it's really funny?
A shared publication of Hyperactive Mothers (@artedetei) on Aug 11, 2014 at 5:42 p.m.
Rain, rainbow and sun
With felt fabric you can make these simple and original costumes of sun and rainbow, or cloud and rain. Both beautiful!
A shared publication of My Little Poppy (@amafaldabraz) on Feb 1, 2015 at 4:04 PST
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