9 Halloween Costume Tutorials (Even if You Don’t Sew)


 Halloween is just around the corner which can be a scary, scary time of year if you don’t sew. But have no fear, The Renegade Seamstress is here!! 🙂

Costume-Week

If you need a costume or two, and sewing isn’t your forte, just head to your local thrift store with an open mind and you’ll be amazed at what you can find. With a couple of snips of the scissors and a little glue, you can transform some previously loved clothes into the best costume EVAH!

Here are a few tutorials to get your inspiration on:

Sheriff Costume

Sheriff Costume Tutorial

Sheriff Costume Tutorial

Gypsy Costume

Thrift Store Gypsy Costume

Wicked Witch of the West

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Glinda the Good Witch

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Dorothy Costume

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If you do sew, here are some amazing costumes to check out from some former Refashion Runway contestants :

Witch Costume

Susan went from this:

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to this:

shoes

leg-up

Cinderella Costume

Carissa went from this:

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to this:

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Jane from Tarzan Costume

Desarae went from this:

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to this:

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Butterfly Costume

Trisha went from this:

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to this:

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Happy Halloween!!

witch

Costume-Week

About The Renegade Seamstress

I'm a busy wife, mom, grandma, and teacher who loves to create. I've joined the refashion scene and I 'd like to share and connect with all those talented and creative people out there doing similar things.
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7 Responses to 9 Halloween Costume Tutorials (Even if You Don’t Sew)

  1. Claire says:

    Those curled up toes on the boots are unique and detail oriented.

  2. Nora says:

    I am STILL impressed by Desarae’s Jane costume!!!!

  3. What a great roundup! I love all the costumes and thanks so much for sharing others’ refashions on your post as well!

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