5 Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids

If you're in a pinch for Halloween costume ideas, don't worry! We’ve got you covered with some quick and easy DIY costume ideas. Perfect for kids, these fun costumes can be made using items you likely already have at home. Let's dive into some creative ways to make Halloween magical!

1. The Classic Mummy

Materials Needed:

• White bandages or strips of old white cloth
• Safety pins or fabric glue
• White face paint (optional)

Steps:

1. Rip the white cloth into long strips or grab some bandages.
2. Dress your child in a light-coloured base layer (like a white t-shirt and leggings).
3. Wrap the cloth strips around their body, arms, and legs. Secure the ends with safety pins or fabric glue.
4. Use face paint to add a bit of a pale, "mummy-like" appearance.
5. Voila! You’ve got a spooky, but comfy mummy ready to trick-or-treat.

2. Cat

Materials Needed:

• Black t-shirt and pants or leggings
• Black felt or paper
• Black eyeliner or face paint
• Headband
• Hot glue gun
• A pair of thick black stockings
• Old fabric scraps or newspapers

Steps:

1. Dress your child in all black – black t-shirt and pants or leggings.
2. Create cat ears by cutting out triangles from black felt or paper, then attach them to a headband using the hot glue gun.
3. Use the black eyeliner or face paint to draw a cute cat nose, whiskers, and maybe some little dots for extra detail.
4. For the tail, stuff one leg of the stockings with old fabric scraps or scrunched up newspaper. 
5. Finish the costume off with the tail! Secure the stockings by wrapping the leg without any stuffing around your child's waist and tying it off. - you can tuck this under their shirt so it's not noticeable, and leave their cute little tail poking out at the back!

3. Pirate

Materials Needed:

• Striped t-shirt or vest
• Black pants or shorts
• Red bandana
• Eye patch (optional)
• Cardboard for a pirate sword
• Gold costume jewellery or coins (optional)

Steps:

1. Dress your child in a striped shirt and black pants or shorts.
2. Tie the red bandana gently around their forehead.
3. If you have an eye patch, add it for extra flair!
4. Make the sword by cutting a pirate sword shape out of cardboard and colouring it in with markers or paint. - Get your little one involved with the colouring process too!
5. Add some costume jewellery or gold coins for a pirate's treasure vibe!

4. Superhero

Materials Needed:

• Bright coloured t-shirt
• Cape (old fabric or scarf)
• Eye mask (you can make one with felt or paper)
• Craft foam or felt for logo
• Fabric glue or safety pins

Steps:

1. Start by choosing a brightly coloured t-shirt for your child to wear.
2. Cut out a superhero logo (like a lightning bolt or star) from the felt or foam, and use the fabric glue or safety pins to secure it to the shirt.
3. Create a cape by using some old fabric or a scarf, tying it loosely around the neck.
4. For the finishing touch, make an eye mask by cutting out the shape from felt or paper and attaching it with string or elastic!

5. Spooky Ghost

(featuring our Ghostly Nights Pyjama set!)

Materials Needed:

• Cachia’s Ghostly Nights pyjama set
• Spooky face mask
• White or grey wig (optional)
• Black or orange socks or slippers

Steps:

1. Dress your child in our Ghostly Nights pyjama set. The ghost pattern makes this a perfect Halloween-ready outfit on its own!
2. Add a spooky mask to make your pyjamas extra mysterious!
3. If you want to go the extra mile, throw on a white or grey wig to add to the ghostly theme.
4. Pair with black or orange socks or slippers to complete this quick and easy Halloween costume!

These DIY costumes are fun, easy to make, and perfect for a last-minute Halloween transformation! Whether your little one wants to be a cheeky Pirate or a cute little cat, these ideas will ensure they’re Halloween-ready in no time.

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