Crafty Halloween Costumes For Women: Sew Your Own!

Let your creativity shine with a self-made costume you sew yourself! These complete sewing patterns give you the freedom to customize your look for a totally unique costume based on both traditional characters and the latest trends. Here are some of our favorite 2015 costume sewing patterns for women.

1 Awesome Steampunk Costume Dresses

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Simplicity makes these complicated-looking dresses easy to sew yourself. With your awesome dress as a base, you can accessorize your steampunk look with retro style jewelry and other steampunk-style accessories for a truly unique costume! Steampunk is a ton of fun for cosplay, too!

2 Disney Frozen Costume Patterns: Elsa and Anna

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With this easy-to-sew set of patterns from Simplicity you'll get instructions to make two looks. The included patterns are Elsa's coronation dress with matching cape, and Anna's familiar adventure dress with matching cape and headpiece.

3 Medieval Fantasy Costume Gowns

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These gorgeous gowns are great to use as a basis for a Game of Thrones costume. With this pattern set you can make a gown with bell sleeves or a sleeveless gown with matching long sleeve jacket. Anyone can sew using a Simplicity pattern!

4 Fun Wizard of Oz Costume Patterns

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You can go as Dorothy, Good Witch Glenda, or the Wicked Witch -- pick your favorite with this set of Simplicity patterns. You'll just need a couple of accessories to complete your look, whichever character you choose.

5 Pirate Wench Costume Dress Patterns

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Make your own pirate dress with this set from Simplicity. You'll get three different looks to customize your fun themed costume. Add a parrot to your shoulder and an eye patch for the complete pirate look.

6 Fairy Fantasy Dress Costume Patterns

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Create your own beautiful fairy costume with this easy pattern from Simplicity. You'll get three different looks with this set. Add wings for a fun fairy look. This set is great for cosplay, too.

Ironic Halloween 2020 Costume: Where's Waldo?

You're not getting into a crowd any time soon, so this Where's Waldo costume can only be worn ironically in this year of social distancing. You'll be easy to find either way, when you keep your distance.  This Where's Waldo costume includes a red and white striped...

Trending Costume Idea: Monopoly Man

On October 4th, a peaceful protester attended the Senate's Equifax hearing dressed up as Rich Uncle Pennybags -- better known as The Monopoly Man. This is an easy "ripped-from-the-headlines" costume you can put together with just a few affordable pieces.

Set Sail for Halloween Fun with the Captain Rum Bottle Costume

Ahoy there, Halloween enthusiasts! Are you ready to channel your inner pirate and steal the show at this year’s Halloween parties? Look no further than the Captain Rum bottle tunic costume—a spirited choice for anyone looking to make a grand entrance and leave a lasting impression. Unbottle the...

Halloween 2020 T-Shirts

A funny costume or themed t-shirt always makes a simple and easy Halloween costume. This year, Halloween will look very different for most of us. If you want to get into the spirit of the season in a very 2020 way, here are some Halloween t-shirts that reference...