Being that I am the mother to girls, I have a soft spot for little girls in cute costumes. My daughter has been so many things for Halloween, but she was never been any of the classics like a princess or witch. She has always liked to do something out of the box. That meant finding some DIY costume ideas for girls since what she always wanted to be was something other than the usual. The last year she went trick or treating, she was Katniss Everdeen from the Hunger Games. One of my favorite costumes she went as was a giraffe, and although that was store bought, she looked absolutely adorable in it as a two year old.
If you are looking for some homemade costume ideas for your little girl, here are 20 DIY Halloween Costumes for Girls to inspire you to get creative.
20 DIY Halloween Costumes for Girls
- Princess Leia from Carrie Elle is perfect for your little girl if you are a bit of a Star Wars geek yourself.
- Black Cat from Do it Yourself Divas is a classic costume and one that I went as when I was little.
- Angel Costume from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom is a great tutorial to make wings that look heavenly.
- Beautiful Peacock from Creatively Christy is such a cute costume for babies and toddlers.
- Ariel from Polkadot Chair is a fun way to turn your little girl into her favorite mermaid when she is on shore.
- Beautiful Unicorn from Red Ted Art has a head piece that is made from paper so it’s easy to make in a hurry.
- Ladybug from Freshly Planted is another easy costume to make that requires very little materials.
- Pippi Longstocking from Positively Splendid is a classic costume that you can make from items around your home.
- Little Red Riding Hood from Freshly Completed is a tutorial on how to make a cape that could be worn even after the costumes are over.
- Easy Greek Goddess from Uncommon Designs Online is a simple costume to make on the fly.
- Paper Doll Costume from Slap Dash Mom is another great last minute costume.
- American Girl Costume from Dukes and Duchesses is the perfect costume for American Girl Doll fans.
- Easy Mermaid Costume from Tatertots and Jello can be made for under $20 and it’s also no-sew!
- Queen Elsa Dress from Seven Thirty-Three Blog is made from an apron so it’s easy to do.
- Princess Anna from Ruffles and Rainboots is another apron style costume that is easy to create.
- Fairy Tutu Tutorial from Being Brooke is a good one to make for many types of classic girl’s costumes.
- Woodland Faeries from Flour on my Face features a crown to make for a fairy costume.
- Minnie Mouse from Blissfully Domestic offers tips to create your own Minnie Mouse Costume.
- Rapunzel from Sew Like My Mom even includes a yarn wig for her hair.
- Belle from Homemade Toast is about as cute as it gets and would be great for dress-up play later on.
- Maleficent Costume from Pink When is a no-sew costume if your girl prefers villains to princesses.
More DIY Costume Tutorials and Patterns:
10 DIY Halloween Costumes for Babies
20 DIY Disney Costumes for Kids and Adults
8 Modest Costumes for Teen Girls
10 Free Halloween Costume Patterns for Girls
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