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45+ Beginner Costume Pieces with Step-by-step tutorials

Emily Joice — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:52:32 +0000

Tutorial: How to Create Claws for Costumes

You can attach claws directly to your fingernails for a beast-like effect. The type of claws you make will depend on the overall look you’re going for and the amount of work you want to put into the claws. Nail…

How to Make a Devil Tail and Horns (For Halloween, cosplay, tieflings, etc.)

If you want to be a devil, demon, tiefling, oni, or any other similar type of mythical creature, you’ll want to make a tail and some horns to go with the costume. There are a lot of different ways to…

Tutorial: How to Make Vampire Fangs for Cosplay

It’s pretty easy to create custom fangs for your next cosplay. You can use a non-toxic thermoplastic and mold your fangs from scratch. With this method, you can also create bottom fangs, a snaggle tooth, or even large tusks (links…

How to Make Floppy Dog Ears with (faux) Fur

Making floppy dog ears is a little different than cat ears for a costume. In order for the material to accurately reflect the shape of a dog’s ear, you need to create a solid base for the ear (I used…

Tutorial: Superhero Eyemasks for Costumes

Creating a superhero eyemask for cosplay is a fun way to immerse yourself in your character. Whether you’re aiming to replicate the iconic look of characters like the Incredibles or crafting an original creation, the eye mask is a central…

How to Create Custom Hats for Cosplay (with EVA foam)

Hats are one of those parts of cosplay costumes that are intimidating to many beginners. Unless it’s a popular character, you’re not going to be able to find your hat in the store. Of course, you can find a similar…

Tutorial: How to Make Stretch Gloves for Costumes

Custom gloves can add that finishing touch to your costume, setting you apart in a sea of store-bought outfits. From sleek superheroes to Victorian damsels, gloves can play an essential role in a character’s look. Making gloves might seem daunting…

How to Make (faux) Fur Animal Ears For Cosplay (a step-by-step guide)

In these tutorials you will learn how to create animal ears that are made of fur and can be attached directly to a wig or headband. The other method will involve attaching ears to a hoodie, coat, or caplet so…

Tutorial: Anime-Style Newsboy Hat

This tutorial will walk you through how to sew an anime-style lined newsboy hat. You can use this for any anime character that has a cute, puffy hat design. Print out the free pattern below and follow along with the…

Tutorial: Obi-Style Belt for Anime Costumes (free pattern)

I’ve always liked how wrap-around belts look with the thin string going around the middle. So, I decided to make my own using some fabric scraps that I have on hand. This is actually a fairly simple tutorial that’s great…

Tutorial: Circle Shirt Anime Top for Cosplay

Tutorial: Elastic Harem Pants For Cosplay Costumes

This tutorial will walk you through how to make basic baggy pants with an elastic waist and cuffs as a basic building block for your next costume. Feel free to change or adjust your design however you want to match…

Tutorial: Adjustable Belt With Elastic Back

This is probably my favorite belt to make. Not only is it really quite easy, but the elastic back makes the belt completely adjustable too! So choose some fancy fabric scraps and what ever color elastic you want to put…

Tutorial: How to Make a Braided Belt With T-shirt Scraps

Learn how to make a quick braided belt using leftover fabric scraps. You can use as many strands as you like for this braid, but in my instructions I’ll go over how to braid 5 strands together. Have fun with…

Tutorial: Dinosaur Drawstring Bag

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 Apply interfacing to the spikes Step 2 sew the spikes together with right sides together sew each spike. Start and end sewing at the seam allowance (1/2″ from…

Tutorial: Clutch Purse

Supplies Needed: Pattern includes: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 Cut the fabric, lining, interfacing, and batting Step 2 baste the interfacing and batting to the fabric Step 3 fold in half and sew the straight…

Tutorial: Tote Backpack with Side Pockets

Supplies Needed: Pattern includes: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 Apply interfacing Apply interfacing to the front and back, the sides, the base, and the flap. You can use sew on interfacing or fusible, whichever you…

Tutorial: Cowl Neck Scarf With Buttons

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 sew the scarf to the front and back With right sides together, sew the scarf front and back together along the perimeter. Leave a small gap in the…

Tutorial: Fleece Scarf with Pockets (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: Step 1 fold the pocket in half and topstitch along the fold Topstitch about 1/4 inch down from the fold edge. This will help keep the pocket top nice and crisp over time. Step 2 baste the pockets…

Tutorial: Denim Military Hat (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 Cut out your fabric pieces from two pairs of jeans You’ll have one set of pieces in each color. Step 2 Apply buckram Add buckram (or heavy interfacing)…

Tutorial: Fabric Witch Hat

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) This pattern was made for a 21.5″ head (a pre-teen or small adult size head). Measure around your head (where a hat would sit) to find your measurement. Step 1…

Tutorial: Bandana Headband (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 sew the ribbons to both flat ends of the triangle Step 2 sew bandana to lining With right sides together, sew the bandana to the bandana lining. Be…

Tutorial: Fleece Warmer with a Bow (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 Sew the ear warmer to the lining With right sides together, sew the ear warmer to the lining on the top and bottom. If you want to make…

Tutorial: Easy Arm Warmers (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: Pattern includes: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 Fold the arm warmer in half and sew Fold the arm warmers in half with right sides together. Stop sewing and backstitch at the dots to…

Tutorial: Headband With Animal Ears (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 sew the ear to the ear lining Sew the ears to the ear lining with right sides together, leaving the bottom open. Step 2 clip corners and trim…

Tutorial: Easy No-Sew Tutu

Supplies Needed: Step 1 Cut big strips of tulle The exact length and width don’t matter too much. About 4-6 inches wide and fairly uniform length (about twice the length you want your final tutu to be. Cut multiple colors…

Tutorial: Superhero Eye Mask (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 apply interfacing to the back of the mask Step 2 Pin the mask to the Mask back With right sides together, pin the mask front to the mask…

Tutorial: How to Sew a Buckle on a Belt

This tutorial will teach you how to attach a belt buckle with a prong to a belt. You don’t need any special equipment for this tutorial and it’s great for beginners or people with any amount of sewing experience. This…

Tutorial: Cosplay Swords for Beginners

Need a shield to go with your sword? check out my other tutorial (which includes two types of shields) Crafting a cosplay sword can elevate your costume from good to great, providing that element of realism that can impress at…

Tutorial: Creating Faux Leather With EVA Foam

You can use EVA foam to create a faux leather effect. It’s not going to be 100% realistic, but the overall look is still pretty good for costumes. While I certainly don’t recommend using EVA foam in any kind of…

Tutorial: Easy Vampire Fangs with Acrylic Nails

It’s pretty easy to create custom fangs for your next cosplay. The cheap, simple method is to use acrylic nails and cut them into points. If you want to create more realistic teeth, you can use a non-toxic thermoplastic and…

Tutorial: Make a Clip-On Unicorn Horn

For this tutorial, you use two strands of clay and twist them around each other to create the horn effect. This method creates unicorn horns that have a somewhat more cartoonish look, which will work well for a lot of…

Tutorial: Make a Cute Fake Bow for Hair Accessories and Waistbands

This method for creating a bow is not really trying to look real. It more of a 2-D version of a bow that looks great for costumes based on anime or cartoon characters. This type of faux bow is simple…

Tutorial: Easy Full-Face Mask for Costumes

There are many, many ways of creating a full mask, but this is the method that’s the cheapest and does not require you to make a mold of your face. This method will not work for a mask that’s supposed…

How to Make a ‘Wooden’ Wizard Staff (with clay)

Sometimes you need to make a wooden wizard staff for your next cosplay, but there’s no way to get ahold of an actual stick to use. Or maybe you need to create a wooden staff that has a very specific…

How to Make Custom Goggles for Your Cosplay (it’s easier than you think)

Goggles are a very common accessory among cosplay protagonists, but they all come in unique shapes with odd details added on. Unless the character is very popular, it’s usually pretty difficult to find ready-made goggles that are perfect for your…

How to Make a Cardboard Dagger or Knife for Your Cosplay (the easy way)

There are any number of ways to go about making a dagger for cosplay. If you’re a beginner and you want an easy first project to try your hand at prop making, this tutorial is for you. It is a…

Tutorial: How to Make a Dragon Wing Cape (or Bat Wings)

Learn how to make wing for a dragon cosplay. I specifically made this for Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon, but just change the color to use it for any dragon cosplay. It could also work really well as…

Tutorial: Butterfly Fairy Wings (with wire and fabric)

Fabric and wire are ideal for creating large wings with a closed shape. Butterfly or insect wings are good options. The idea is to create your desired shape with the wire, pull the fabric over it, and paint your design…

Tutorial: Sew an Anime-Style Bow With Ribbon

This is not a tutorial for how to tie a bow, instead it’s for how to sew one in place so you can reuse it. It will create a bow with a visible looping effect, rather than the flat look…

Tutorial: How to Make Gloves (and fingerless) for Anime Costumes

Making gloves from non-stretch fabric is difficult because you need to take the thickness of your hand and fingers into account. The fabric is not going to be able to stretch around your hand. It took me three tries to…

How to Paint Fabric for Cosplay Costumes

Many anime and comic costumes have unique designs that you’re not going to find at the fabric store. This can be anything from a superhero logo to a specific pattern of stripes on your character’s T-shirt. If you can’t find…

Tutorial: How to Create a Perfect Bow (shoujo style)

I am not good at tying bows. They always end up droopy, uneven, and upside down (somehow?). So for cosplay, I try to never rely on my ability to tie a pretty bow. Instead, I fake it. There are multiple…

How to Tea-Dye Fabric and Synthetic Wigs

Tea staining fabric and wigs is a really simple skill that can help to add dimension and subtle realism to your costume. It can help your white fabric look aged or worn. If you want, you can also create a…

How to Make (faux) Fur Animal Ears For Cosplay (a step-by-step guide)

How to Make a Poseable Cosplay Tail for Cats and Tieflings

Your cosplay character has a tail and you want to make one that doesn’t just hang behind you lifelessly. You’ve come to the right place! I will teach you how to create a tail that you can position into various…

Tutorial: Cosplay Shoe Covers Using Fabric

Cosplay shoe covers are your secret weapon for bringing your favorite characters to life without breaking the bank on footwear. Instead of hunting down the perfect boots to match your costume, you can create a custom cover that slips over…

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15+ Bags with Free Sewing Patterns

Emily Joice — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:45:19 +0000

Tutorial: Strawberry Purse (with free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 Apply interfacing to the bag, side bag, and strawberry top pieces Apply heavy interfacing to the Strawberry bag and side bag pieces. Apply a medium interfacing to 2…

Tutorial: Cat Zipper Pouch (with free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 sew the zipper to one band piece place the zipper face down on one band piece and sew it along the edge. It’s okay if the zipper is…

Tutorial: Frog Zipper Pouch (with free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Bird Coin Pouch (with free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 Sew the outer layer to the outer layer lining around the center hole Step 2 turn the outer layer to the right side through the hole clip the…

Tutorial: How to Make an Adorable Appa Fur Purse

Avatar the Last Airbender was one of my favorite shows growing up, so I decided it was time to make a bag to show my love for it. I used the iconic Appa to design a purse using the arrow…

Tutorial: Fox Shaped Zipper Pouch (with free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 sew the zipper to one fox head bottom piece place the zipper face down on one fox head bottom piece and sew it along the edge. Then press…

Tutorial: Adorable Owl Bag (with free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 Apply interfacing to the front and back pieces Using an awl (or sharp, pointy tool) poke a hole in the belt about 1.5 inches in from the end…

Tutorial: Turtle Drawstring Bag

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 Plan out your turtle shell design cut out your pieces and plan the turtle shell design. Use the diagram included on the first page of the pattern as…

Tutorial: Dinosaur Drawstring Bag

Tutorial: Bumble-Bag (drawstring tote)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 sew the middle piece to the bottom piece with right sides together, sew the middle pieces to the bottom. Step 2 sew the top to the middle with…

Tutorial: Penguin Drawstring Tote

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 reinforce the upper corner of the front white piece and clip it Stitch along the seam line at the top corner of the white piece to reinforce it…

Tutorial: Pumpkin Trick-or-Treat Bag

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 Apply interfacing to all pumpkin pieces You can use sew in or fusible, whichever you prefer. Step 2 baste the black piping to the side pumpkin pieces Add…

Tutorial: Spiderweb Drawstring Tote Bag

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 Add white piping between 5 layers of web strips Layout 5 web strips and sew the piping between each of the layers. You’ll want to use a piping…

Tutorial: Cute Ghost Drawstring Bag (free pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 Prep the ghost eyes Fold over the seam allowance on the black pieces of fabric and baste in place. Step 2 sew the eyes to the front of…

Tutorial: Halloween Goody Bags

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 make a Narrow hem on both sides of the casing pieces Step 2 Line up the bag pieces and sew them together Line the bag pieces up with:…

Tutorial: Adorable Bunny-Ear Drawstring Tote Bag

Supplies Needed: all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance Step 1 apply heavy interfacing to the bottom corners of the bag Cut out to two heavy interfacing triangles (you only need scraps) and apply them to the bottom corners…

Tutorial: Tote Backpack with Side Pockets

Tutorial: Clutch Purse

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12 Hats for Costumes (or just for fun)

Emily Joice — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:41:55 +0000

Cosplay Armor: How to Make a Full-Face Helmet with EVA Foam

Helmets are absolutely one of the most difficult pieces of armor to construct for a costume. Not only do you have to get the shape of the helmet right, but it also has to fit over your face (sometimes with…

Tutorial: Anime-Style Newsboy Hat

Tutorial: Denim Military Hat (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Fleece Fox Hat (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 sew the hat pieces in sets of two With right side together, sew two sets of hat pieces on one side. Step 2 sew the ears together With…

Tutorial: Fleece Dog-Ear Hat (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 apply interfacing to the ears Apply interfacing to the inner section of all of the ears, as indicated by the dotted line. Step 2 sew the ears together…

Tutorial: Fleece Cat Ear Hat (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 sew the ears together With right sides together, sew the two cat ears. Then trim the seam and turn them to the right side. Step 2 Fold the…

Tutorial: Fleece Bunny Hat (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 sew the two sets of bunny ears together With right sides together, sew the bunny along the perimeter. Step 2 turn the ears to the right side Clip…

Tutorial: Fabric Witch Hat

Tutorial: No-Sew Witch Hat for Halloween

This tutorial will teach you how to make a foam witch hat for Halloween that uses EVA foam (or craft foam) instead of fabric. Using foam means you can skip the stitching, and instead glue everything together. Then you can…

How to Create Custom Hats for Cosplay (with EVA foam)

Tutorial: Easy Visor Tutorial for Costumes

In this tutorial, I’ll be making a visor using EVA foam (or craft foam). But you can use the same idea to construct many different types of simple hats. This works best for hats that you can build off of…

Tutorial: Teddy Bear Hat (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 sew the ears together With right sides together, sew the two teddy bear ears. Then trim the seam and turn them to the right side. Step 2 Fold…

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15+ Kawaii Anime Bags to Bring to Conventions

Emily Joice — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:37:55 +0000

Tutorial: How to Make an Adorable Appa Fur Purse

Avatar the Last Airbender was one of my favorite shows growing up, so I decided it was time to make a bag to show my love for it. I used the iconic Appa to design a purse using the arrow…

Tutorial: Strawberry Purse (with free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Adorable Owl Bag (with free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Turtle Drawstring Bag

Tutorial: Dinosaur Drawstring Bag

Tutorial: Penguin Drawstring Tote

Tutorial: Pumpkin Trick-or-Treat Bag

Tutorial: Cute Ghost Drawstring Bag (free pattern)

Tutorial: Spiderweb Drawstring Tote Bag

Tutorial: Adorable Bunny-Ear Drawstring Tote Bag

Tutorial: Bumble-Bag (drawstring tote)

Tutorial: Tote Backpack with Side Pockets

Tutorial: Fox Shaped Zipper Pouch (with free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Cat Zipper Pouch (with free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Frog Zipper Pouch (with free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Bird Coin Pouch (with free sewing pattern)

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30+ Costume Basics Sewing Templates to start with

Emily Joice — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:33:26 +0000

Tutorial: Anime-Style Newsboy Hat

Tutorial: Obi-Style Belt for Anime Costumes (free pattern)

Tutorial: Circle Shirt Anime Top for Cosplay

Tutorial: Elastic Harem Pants For Cosplay Costumes

Tutorial: Adjustable Belt With Elastic Back

Tutorial: How to Make a Braided Belt With T-shirt Scraps

Tutorial: Dinosaur Drawstring Bag

Tutorial: Clutch Purse

Tutorial: Tote Backpack with Side Pockets

Tutorial: Cowl Neck Scarf With Buttons

Tutorial: Fleece Scarf with Pockets (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Denim Military Hat (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Fabric Witch Hat

Tutorial: Bandana Headband (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Fleece Warmer with a Bow (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Easy Arm Warmers (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Headband With Animal Ears (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Easy No-Sew Tutu

Tutorial: Superhero Eye Mask (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: How to Sew a Buckle on a Belt

Tutorial: How to Make a Dragon Wing Cape (or Bat Wings)

Tutorial: Butterfly Fairy Wings (with wire and fabric)

Tutorial: Sew an Anime-Style Bow With Ribbon

This is not a tutorial for how to tie a bow, instead it’s for how to sew one in place so you can reuse it. It will create a bow with a visible looping effect, rather than the flat look…

Tutorial: How to Make Gloves (and fingerless) for Anime Costumes

How to Paint Fabric for Cosplay Costumes

Tutorial: How to Create a Perfect Bow (shoujo style)

How to Tea-Dye Fabric and Synthetic Wigs

How to Make (faux) Fur Animal Ears For Cosplay (a step-by-step guide)

How to Make a Poseable Cosplay Tail for Cats and Tieflings

Tutorial: Cosplay Shoe Covers Using Fabric

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30+ Cosplay Accessory Sewing Tutorials

Emily Joice — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:24:30 +0000

Tutorial: Easy Arm Warmers (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: How to Make an Adorable Appa Fur Purse

Avatar the Last Airbender was one of my favorite shows growing up, so I decided it was time to make a bag to show my love for it. I used the iconic Appa to design a purse using the arrow…

Tutorial: Anime-Style Newsboy Hat

Tutorial: Cute Penguin Pillow

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 reinforce the upper corner of the front white piece Stitch along the seam line at the top corner of the white piece to reinforce it. Step 2 Clip…

Tutorial: How to Make a Braided Belt With T-shirt Scraps

Tutorial: Obi-Style Belt for Anime Costumes (free pattern)

Tutorial: Adjustable Belt With Elastic Back

Tutorial: Strawberry Purse (with free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Adorable Owl Bag (with free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Dinosaur Drawstring Bag

Tutorial: Turtle Drawstring Bag

Tutorial: Penguin Drawstring Tote

Tutorial: Ladybug Drawstring Bag

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 Apply interfacing to the wings Step 2 hem the inner edge of the wings Make a narrow hem on the flat edge of the wings. Step 3 Finish…

Tutorial: Spiderweb Drawstring Tote Bag

Tutorial: Cute Ghost Drawstring Bag (free pattern)

Tutorial: Adorable Bunny-Ear Drawstring Tote Bag

Tutorial: Cowl Neck Scarf With Buttons

Tutorial: Fleece Fox Scarf (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 sew the fox Face with right sides together, sew the the fox face marks to the fox face. Step 2 sew the ears together with right sides together…

Tutorial: Fleece ‘Feather’ Scarf (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 line up and sew the single and double pieces line up one of the double pieces 1 inch above the the single piece. Then sew them together. Step…

Tutorial: Fleece Scarf With a Hood (free sewing pattern)

Supplies Needed: Step 1 Sew the hood part of the scarf Sew the same-color hood pieces with right sides together down to the dot on the pattern. Press the seams open. Step 2 Sew the hood and contrast hood together…

Tutorial: Denim Military Hat (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Fleece Fox Hat (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Fleece Dog-Ear Hat (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Fleece Cat Ear Hat (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Teddy Bear Hat (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Fleece Bunny Hat (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Fabric Witch Hat

Tutorial: Bandana Headband (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Fleece Warmer with a Bow (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: DIY Butterfly Hair Clips

Supplies Needed: all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance Step 1 sew the front and back pieces together When sewing together, be sure to leave a gap so you can turn it to the right side. This step is…

Tutorial: Headband With Animal Ears (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Superhero Eye Mask (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: How to Sew a Buckle on a Belt

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45+ Basic Halloween Costume Tutorials

Emily Joice — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:17:19 +0000

Tutorial: Elastic Harem Pants For Cosplay Costumes

Cosplay Armor: How to Make a Full-Face Helmet with EVA Foam

Tutorial: Create Armor Talons for Costumes (with moveable joints)

If you want to create talons that you can wear and move around with your fingers, EVA foam (or craft foam) will be the easiest material to use. You will create three separate pieces and create hinges around your finger…

Tutorial: Cosplay Swords for Beginners

Tutorial: Create a Round Domed Shield for Costumes

For this tutorial, we will be heat-forming a flat disc of EVA foam into a domed shape (like the Captain America shield). If you’re unfamiliar with EVA foam, I recommend you take a couple of minutes to learn the basics…

Tutorial: Anime-Style Newsboy Hat

Tutorial: Dinosaur Drawstring Bag

Tutorial: Obi-Style Belt for Anime Costumes (free pattern)

Tutorial: Pumpkin Trick-or-Treat Bag

Tutorial: Denim Military Hat (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Fleece Fox Hat (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Fleece Dog-Ear Hat (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Fleece Cat Ear Hat (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Teddy Bear Hat (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Fabric Witch Hat

Tutorial: Easy Arm Warmers (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Easy No-Sew Tutu

Tutorial: Superhero Eye Mask (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: How to Sew a Buckle on a Belt

Tutorial: How to Make a Dragon Wing Cape (or Bat Wings)

How to Create a Fake Beard or Goatee for a Halloween Costume

This article goes over the three most common methods that are used to create fake beards, goatees, and sideburns for costume. Each of these methods uses different types of skills and will give you varying levels of realism. Method 1…

Tutorial: Wizard Staff for Halloween

Sometimes you need to make a wizard staff to perfect your Halloween costume, but you can’t find a good enough stick to use. I have found that the easiest way to mimic the texture of a wooden staff by using…

Tutorial: Foam Swords for Halloween Costumes

Need a shield to go with your sword? check out my other tutorial (which includes two types of shields) A cool sword is a great way to level up your costume game this year. Luckily, making a convincing sword for…

Tutorial: Devil Tail and Horns for Halloween

If you want to be a devil for Halloween, you’ll want to make a tail and some horns to go with the costume. There are a lot of different ways to go about making these costume accessories, but this method…

Tutorial: Vampire Fangs for Halloween Costumes

It’s pretty easy to make fangs for a vampire Halloween costume. All you need to do is use non-toxic thermoplastic and mold your fangs into points using the shape of your teeth. You’ll have new vampire fangs in just 10…

Tutorial: Floppy Dog Ears for Halloween Costumes

Making dog ears is a little different than cat ears for a costume. In order for the material to accurately reflect the shape of a dog’s ear, you need to create a base for the ear, but leave the rest…

How to Make Your Hair White or Gray for Halloween

It’s not uncommon for characters from anime, movies, comics, and games to have stark white hair that you want to mimic. Generally, if you want to have stark white hair, you need to bleach it. However, if you’re just doing…

Tutorial: No-Sew Witch Hat for Halloween

Tutorial: Foam Hats for Halloween Costumes

Hats are one of those parts of a costume that are intimidating to many beginners (but they don’t have to be!). Unless it’s a popular character, you’re not going to be able to find your hat in a store. Of…

Tutorial: Demon Horns for a Halloween Costume

It’s easier than you think to create your own custom demon horns that look great and bring an extra realistic dimension to your costume. This tutorial involves EVA foam or crafts foam, and other basic materials that you probably already…

Tutorial: How to Make Fluffy Cat Ears For a Halloween Costume

In this tutorials you will learn how to create cat ears that are made of faux fur and can be attached to a hair clip, wig, or headband. This is great for creating unique ears for your Halloween costume or…

Tutorial: How to Make Gloves (and fingerless) for Anime Costumes

How to Paint Fabric for Cosplay Costumes

Tutorial: Headband With Animal Ears (free sewing pattern)

9 Tips to Weather Your Props

Weathering props adds character and story to them. After all, what fighter will ever have a pristine shield or armor that looks like it’s never seen battle? All of the items that we use day-to-day will have some kind of…

Tutorial: How to Make “Wooden” Shield for Costumes

You can use props of any kind to help your costume stand out within the crowd of cosplayers. One of the most common types of props that costumes call for is some form of shield. There are many different types…

Tutorial: Make a Unicorn Horn and Hold it on Your Forehead

Whether you’re dressing up as a unicorn for Halloween, cosplaying as a galarian ponyta, or just want to be a narwhal, you’ll have to make a horn to match your costume. If you’re ambitious, you might also try to find…

Tutorial: How to Make an Adorable Appa Fur Purse

Avatar the Last Airbender was one of my favorite shows growing up, so I decided it was time to make a bag to show my love for it. I used the iconic Appa to design a purse using the arrow…

Tutorial: Spiderweb Drawstring Tote Bag

Tutorial: Cute Ghost Drawstring Bag (free pattern)

Tutorial: Cowl Neck Scarf With Buttons

Tutorial: Fleece Fox Scarf (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Fleece ‘Feather’ Scarf (free sewing pattern)

Tutorial: Fleece Scarf With a Hood (free sewing pattern)

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40+ Cosplay Sewing Tutorials

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Tutorial: Circle Shirt Anime Top for Cosplay

Emily Joice — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:35:58 +0000

If your costume has a loose fitting top with a neckband, use this tutorial to help you understand how to create your cosplay design. This tutorial will walk you through the basics so you understand how the flowy circle shirt works, but feel free to change and edit your shirt based on the character design you’re going for.

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Supplies Needed:

1.5 yards of lightweight fabric
Single fold bias tape
Feather weight interfacing

Measurements needed:

Neck (Measure around your neck, but not too tight)
Shoulder (from the base of your neck to the ball of your shoulder)
Armhole (measure around the armhole and divide by 2)
Waist

You’ll need three pattern pieces to follow this tutorial:

Neckband (cut 1)
Length: Neck measurement + 1 inch (for ease)
Width: 4 inches
Belt (cut 2)
Length: your waist measurement
Width: 7 inches
Circle shirt (cut 1 on fold)
20-25 inch radius (or longer for a longer shirt)
The neck hole radius: neck divided by 3
Cut the arm holes a shoulder length from the edge of the neck

Don’t forget to add seam allowance to all of your pieces.

Step 1

Cut out your pattern

Step 2

Finish the circle edge

Use single fold bias tape to finish the outer hem of the circle skirt. Because it it curved, it’s difficult to do a standard hem, so using bias tape as a facing will make it look a lot neater in the end.

Step 3

Cut a slit along the back center

This will be to make sure the shirt fits over your head. Usually a 4-5″ slit will work.

Step 4

hem the edges of the slit

Fold over the edges of the slit in a triangle hem. You can dab a bit of fray check at the point or add a bar tack to keep it from fraying.

Step 5

apply interfacing to the neckband

If your fabric is somewhat transparent, like mine, use a color interfacing that won’t look to bag. You can also use a piece of organza fabric and baste it to the neckband to act as interfacing.

Step 6

gather the neckline

Add long gathering stitches around the circumference of the neckline, then pull the thread to gather the fabric.

Step 7

Sew the neckband around the neckline

With right sides together, sew the neckband around the gathered neckline.

Step 8

Poke a hole in the belt

Fold the neckband over with right sides together and sew along the short sides. The clip the corner and turn it to the right side.

Step 9

sew the neckband to the inside neckline

Fold over the neckband to encase the raw edges and ditch stitch or topstitch the neckband in place.

Step 10

cut the arm hole

Leave enough space for your shoulder, then cut the slit for your arm hole along the fold of the fabric.

Step 11

finish the edge of the armhole

finish the armhole with a hem or with bias tape.

Step 12

sew the two waistband pieces together

with right sides together, sew the waistband along the short sides

Step 13

fold the belt and sew

Fold the belt in half lengthwise and sew with right sides together. Leave a gap in the middle to turn it to the right side.

Step 14

Turn the belt to the right side and sew up the gap

Press the belt flat for a neat finish.

Finished!

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