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No-Sew Costume Costume Ideas

If you want to make your own costume, but you don't want to bother with a needle and thread, check out these no-sew costume options.

No-Sew Costumes Photo Gallery

Check out all of these creative costumes made without any sewing involved. Great for Halloween or anytime!

American Flag Costume

Jane explains how you can use a sweat suit to make an easy American Flag costume.

Angel or Princess Costume

I made this costume using a simple, white hospital gown!

Artist Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up like an artist!

Autumn Leaves Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a pile of Autumn leaves! Idea submitted by Deedee from CA.

Babe or Chick Magnet Halloween Costume

Follow the directions submitted by Jacquie from CA and you can dress up as a babe or chick magnet.

Baby SpongeBob Costume

Sarah explains how you can make this fun costume.

Bag of Jelly Beans Costume

Angela explains how you can make a costume that looks like a bag of jelly beans.

Barbie Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume submitted by Stephanie Munson.

Basket Of Laundry Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a basket full of dirty laundry!

Bat Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions shared by Joannie and you can dress up as a bat.

Bathing Beauty Costume

Follow these directions submitted by Betty and you can dress up as a bathing beauty.

Battle Captain Costume

Michael explains how he created a battle captain costume.

Beanie Baby Costume

Make this simple Beanie Baby costume for Halloween or just for fun!

Bed Bug Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Jane M. and you can dress up as a bed bug.

Beggar Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow these directions submitted by Omar Chunchi and you can dress up as a beggar.

Biker Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow these directions submitted by kuntrygrl94 and you can dress up as a biker.

Bird Nest in a Tree Costume

Holly shares this great suggestion for make a costume that looks like a bird nest in a tree.

Black Cat Costume

Make this simple black cat costume with a sweatsuit and a few other supplies.

Black Eyed Pea Costume

Follow these directions submitted by Eric and you can dress up as a black eyed pea.

Blues Clues Costume

Become Blue with this costume made from a sweat suit.

Bride of Frankenstein

A great thrift store costume created by Melissa Kipp.

Brownie Girl Scout Costume

See a photo of a Brownie girl scout Costume sent in by Lori Curtis.

Bulletin Board Costume

A visitor explains how to craft a fu costume that looks like a bulletin board.

Bumblebee Transformer Costume

See a photo of a Bumblebee Transformer Halloween costume made by Donna Years.

Butterfly Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a beautiful butterfly!

Candy Cane Costume

See a photo of a Candy Cane Costume sent in by Jean Boulianne.

Captain Pirate Costume

Lahia Chabert shares these instructions so you can make your own fancy pirate costume for little or nothing.

Car Crash Victim Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume shared by Lulu, follow the directions and you can dress up as a car crash victim.

Cardiac Arrest Costume

Follow these directions submitted by Michelle and you and a friend can dress up as a 'cardiac arrest'.

CAT Bulldozer

This phenomenal costume was created by Bob from New jersey using duct tape and cardboard.

Cereal Killer Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume submitted by Lexie in Ohio, dress up as a cereal killer!

Chain Gang Group Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Carla and you can dress up a group of people as a chain gang!

Chance of Rain Costume

JaelB explains how to make a unique weather related Halloween Costume!

Charlie Brown Costume

An adorable costume idea submitted by Carrie Comber.

Chevy Truck Costume

See a photo of a cardboard box Halloween costume made by Samantha Harris. This costume is made to look like an orange and white chevy pick-up.

Chick Magnet Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Pat and you can dress up as a chick magnet.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Costume

See a photo and find out how to make this Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Costume sent in by Ann Stafford.

Christmas Gift Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow these directions submitted by Jolene and you can dress up as a Christmas gift.

Cindy Lou Who Costume

See a photo of a Cindy Lou Who Costume sent in by Laurel and Sierra.

Clothesline Couples Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow these directions submitted by Annie and you and a buddy or loved one can dress up as a clothesline.

Coloring Crayon Costume

PMADDIN explains how you can use a sweat suit to make an easy costume.

Cotton Candy Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume.

Cousin It Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow the directions and you can dress up as Cousin It from the Addams Family! This idea was shared by Medel from Arizona.

Crashing Witch Costume

See a photo of a Witch costume sent in by K. Sexton.

Dalmatian Costume

Use these ideas to create a unique and simple dalmatian costume.

Dancing With the Stars Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Lucy R. and you can dress up as someone dancing with the stars.

Dead Barbie Halloween Costume

Follow these directions submitted by Meg and you can dress up as a dead Barbie.

Deer's Revenge Costume

A perfect costume for a hunter!

Deviled Egg Costume

Mandi shares this great suggestion for make a deviled egg costume.

Dr. Pepper Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Jones and you can dress up as Dr. Pepper.

Dust Bunny Costume

Follow these directions submitted by Barbara and you can dress up as a dust bunny.

Easy Ghost Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this easy Halloween costume.

How to Make an Elephant Costume

Make this unique elephant costume using a sweat suit and a few othe supplies.

Fiona and Shrek Babies Costume

See a photo of a Halloween costume made by Valerie Weathersby. This costume is made to look like Fiona, from Shrek, and her babies.

Fire Truck Costume

Karla explains how to transform a large, cardboard box into a fire truck costume.

Flower Costume

Create yourself an easy flower costume using these instructions.

Frank-Einstein Costume

See a photo of a Frank-Einstein Costume sent in by Chuck Holmgreen from GA.

Frog Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a frog!

Frosty the Snowman

A cute and simple costume shared by Alison Voiles.

Funny, Old Lady

Here is an fun costume idea shared by Snogirl, along with a great photo! With some old clothes and a few other supplies, you can become a Comical Granny this Halloween.

Gangsta Halloween Costume

Follow these directions submitted by Corky and you can dress up as a gangster.

Garbage Bag Pregnancy Couples Costume

Jaynes shares this easy costume ideas for a couple who is expecting a baby.

Garbage Bag Pumpkin Costume

Find out how to make this cheap and creative Halloween costume. Denise Dyer from Georgia explains how to dress up as a pumpkin using a garbage bag!

Geeky Science Nerd Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. This idea was shared by Samie Crister.

General Lee Charger

Check out this photo of an unbelievable costume created by Bob from New Jersey, using little more than duct tape and cardboard boxes.

Ghost Costume

Make this easy ghost Halloween costume.

Ghostbusters Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume shared by Joel from Michigan.

Giant Book Costume

Find out how to make this easy yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions shared by Drew Soard and dress up as your favorite book.

Gingerbread Boy

Teresa Robeson created this felt costume. What fun!

Girlfriend of Frankenstein Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Lexa and you can dress up as Frankenstein's girlfriend.

Glamorous Zombie Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow the directions and you can dress up as a glamorous mummy! This idea was shared by Kelsie Mitchell.

Glamour Ghosts Halloween Costume

Dress up as a glamourous ghost - why not be a ghost bride, groom or prom date.

Glow-in-the-Dark Skeleton Costume

Thomasine was nice enough to explain how to make an easy glow-in-the-dark costume.

Gothic Chick Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Lauren and you can dress up as a gothic chick.

Grave Digger Truck Costume

See a photo of a cardboard box Halloween costume made by Samantha Harris. This costume is made to look like the Grave Digger monster truck.

Greek God or Goddess Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow these directions submitted by Tammy and you can dress up as a greek god or goddess.

Gum Under the Chair Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow the directions and you can dress up as gum stuck under a chair! This idea was shared by Melanie from Utah.

Gumball Machine Costume

A fun no-sew costume idea. Emma explains how you can dress up as a gumball machine for Halloween.

Gypsy or Fortune Teller Costume

Follow these directions submitted by Lori Curtis and you can dress up as a Gypsy or Fortune Teller.

Hairball Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions and you can dress up as a hairball.

Harry Potter Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up like Harry Potter!

Head on a Silver Platter Costume

See a photo of a Head on a Silver Platter costume sent in by K. Sexton.

Headless Football Player Costume

Follow these directions submitted by Logmiesta22 and you can dress up as a headless football player.

Hershey's Kiss Costume

Jonathan from Minnesota explains how you can make your own Hershey Kiss costume.

High School Zombie Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by KC in California and you can dress up as a high school zombie.

Hillbilly Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow the directions and you can dress up as a hillbilly! This idea was shared by Ashley from TN.

Hippie Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. This idea was shared by Xavier.

How to Make a Scarecrow Costume

This instructional video will show you how to create a scarecrow costume without any sewing required!

Hula Dancer Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a hula dancer!

Jellyfish Costume

Follow these directions and you can dress up as a jellyfish.

Ladybug Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by 44aloha and you can dress up as a ladybug.

Lame Excuse Costume

Follow these directions submitted by Evelyn and you can dress up as a lame excuse.

How to Make a Lego Costume

Kari explains how you can use a box to make a costume that looks like a lego.

Little White Lie Costume

Dianne shares a creative way to make a "Little White Lie" costume.

M&M's Costume

Learn how easy it is to make an M & M costume using some paint and cardboard.

Mad Scientist Costume

Follow these instructions and you can make your own mad scientist or mad doctor costume.

Magician Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a magician and don't forget the rabbit!

Medusa Costume

See a photo of a medusa costume sent in by K. Sexton.

Mini Blinds Costume

Follow these directions submitted by Matt and you can dress up as some mini blinds.

Miss America Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative costume, dress up as Miss America!

Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head Costume

Become Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head this Halloween with this easy to make costume.

Moose Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume submitted by Tracy Zundel, dress up as a moose!

Mother Nature Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow the directions and you can dress up as mother nature!

Movie Star Costume

Follow these directions submitted by Tiffany and you can dress up as a movie star.

Mummy Costume

Turn yourself into a neat mummy using these costume ideas.

Muskateer Costume Photo

See a photo of a Muskateer Halloween costume made by Michelle Blandino.

Nerdy Computer Bug Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up like a nerd!

Night and Day Costumes

Find out how to make these simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Ms. Shawn and you and a friend or family member can dress up as night and day.

Ninja Turtle Costume

This simple costume was made using a piece of cardboard and a few other supplies.

Operation Game Costume

This costume idea was inspired by suggestions sent in by Kayla.

Oreo Cookie Couples Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow these directions submitted by Dapper Dan and you and a buddy or loved one...

Outer Spacers

Dress up like an alien using these ideas!

Outhouse Costume

A visitor nicknamed Cheybird shared directions for making a fun costume that looks like an outhouse.

Pair of Blue Jeans Costume

Jill Ellison shares a suggestion for making a comical Halloween costume.

Pair of Dice Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a die or a pair of dice!

Paper Doll Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Stacy and you can dress up as a paper doll.

Pencil Face Halloween Costume

Connie Garcia shared this unique costume idea... That will teach her to run with a sharp pencil!

Peter the Pumpkin Eater Costume

Follow these directions submitted by Allie and you can dress up as Peter Peter the Pumpkin Eater.

Pets For Sale Costume

Theresa shares suggestions for creating this easy and unique costume using stuffed animals and a cardboard box.

Pippi Longstocking Costume

This costume was sent in by Meillyn Gustar.

Pizza Costume

Make this unique pizza costume for Halloween or any time.

Playing Card Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as whatever playing card you like. Be the queen of hearts or the kind of spades!

Poodle Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. This idea was shared by Kathy Herrmann.

Pop Star Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions shared by Emily and dress up as a pop star.

Popcorn Box Costume

Become a Popcorn Box this Halloween with this easy to make costume idea shared by Bekah in Tennessee.

Prince Charmin(g) Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Shleee and you can dress up as Prince Charmin.

Pumpkin Costume

Make this easy pumpkin costume that can also be made into a jack-o-lantern.

Pumpkin Head Scarecrow Costume

See a photo of a Pumpkin Head Scarecrow costume sent in by K. Sexton.

Rabbit Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions and you can dress up as a rabbit.

Racer Car Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, make a race car using a box.

Retired Victoria Secret Model Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Mary Hull and you can dress up as a retired Victoria Secret model.

Retro Scarecrow Costume

Become a retro scarecrow this Halloween with this easy to make costume idea shared by Zoe Hornick in California.

Road Halloween Costume

Lisa from South Carolina explains how to dress up as a road!

Robot Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Aline Toussaint and you can dress up as a robot.

Robot Costume

From your About.com Guide to Sewing - Made from cardboard boxes, tin foil and more!

Scary Fairy Costume

Laura from Georgia sent in this new twist on a costume classic.

Shark Attack Victim Costume

It is easy to create this Halloween costume. Find out how you can dress up like a shark attack victim.

Simple Scarecrow Costume

Dress up as a screcrow for your next Halloween or harvest party!

Skunk Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple Halloween costume, use a simple sweat suit to make this skunk costume.

Smartie and Dum-Dum Candy Couples Costumes

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume for a couple. Follow these directions inspired by Kkjones and you can dress up as a dum-dum sucker and pack of Smarties candies.

Smartie Pants Halloween Costume

Follow the directions submitted by Roxie from CA and you can dress up as a smartie pants.

Speed Bump Costume

Become a speed bump this Halloween with this easy to make costume idea shared by Amy in Tennessee.

Spider Costume

Use these suggestions to make a fun spider costume.

Static Cling Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as static cling!

Sticky Fly Trap Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Kathy and you can dress up as a sticky fly trap.

Super Baby Halloween Costume

This is an adorable costume and picture, submited by Teresa Robeson.

Table Halloween Costume

Follow these directions submitted by Barb from WV and you can dress up as a table.

Target Queen Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow these directions submitted by Gail and you can dress up as a 'Target Queen'.

Tourist Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a tourist!

Traffic Light Costume

MaLew explains how to transform 3 tap lights and black posterboard into a unique traffic light costume.

Train Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as an engineer complete with a train!

Tree Costume

Make a tree costume - a unique Halloween costume or great for a play!

Troll Doll Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Ashley and you can dress up as a troll doll.

Twister Game Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Chris Plunker and you can dress up as a Twister game.

Upper and Lower G.I. Costume

Follow these directions submitted by Robert Boston II and you and a partner can dress up as an Upper and Lower G.I.

Used Q-Tip Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume.

Vampire Costume

See a photo of a vampire costume sent in by K. Sexton.

Veronica the Fortune Teller Costume

Follow these directions submitted by Veronica and you can dress up as Veronica the fortune teller.

Veterinarian Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Meg and you can dress up as a veterinarian.

Waitress Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Alex and you can dress up as a waitress.

White Trash Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Leslie and you can dress up as white trash.

Whitetail Deer Costume

See a photo of a whitetail deer Halloween costume made by Samantha Harris.

Winnie the Pooh Costume

A wonderful costume idea, shared by Alison Voiles.

Busy Little Engine Costume

Find free instructions for making a train costume. The instructions suggest using foam board, but you can easily use cardboard.

Dinosaur Train Buddy Costume

Just in time for Halloween, Jim Henson's Creature Shop has whipped up a Buddy costume, so your kids can dress up as their favorite little T-Rex. Comes in sew and no-sew options.

Ham and Cheese Sandwich Costume

From Family Fun - "We're not sure if it was because we polled our advisers right before lunchtime, but something inspired our Halloween enthusiasts to pick food-themed costumes. Tops on the menu was a ham sandwich."

Spaghetti and Meatballs Costume

Make this unique and saucy costume!

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