DIY: Costume - Katniss Everdeen

Still don't have a costume for Halloween? Don't worry! I've come up with a few last minute costume ideas for you. The best part is, you can make these costumes for under $10!

If your closet is anything like mine, these costumes should be easy to put together just in time for Halloween. All you will need to make are the props. I'll show you step-by-step instructions on how to make the props used in the costumes seen below. 

Photos By: J Raw Photography

     Ladies and gentlemen, let the 74th Hunger Games begin! Only after you get your outfit together of course. This costume is basically all pieces put together from my closet. You will need a black shirt, black jacket, green cargo pants, and black combat boots. In this tutorial, I will show you how to create Katniss' arrows and quiver. If you don't happen to have a mockingjay pin, you can create one by simply printing it out on gold card stock paper and attaching a pin to the back. 

MATERIALS NEEDED: Feathers Wooden Dowels Black Ribbon Black Leather Strap Paper Towel Roll Tape Scissors Glue (Optional)

And there you have it, your very own set of arrows!

Photo By: J Raw Photography

Happy Hunger Games! Or Happy Halloween, I should say. And may the odds be ever in your favor.

Yours Truly, M.

DIY: Costume - Bandit

Still don't have a costume for Halloween? Don't worry! I've come up with a few last minute costume ideas for you. The best part is, you can make these costumes for under $10!

If your closet is anything like mine, these costumes should be easy to put together just in time for Halloween. All you will need to make are the props. I'll show you step-by-step instructions on how to make the props used in the costumes seen below. 

Photos by: J Raw Photography

       This post will show you how to make the props for the bandit costume. From your closet  you will need a striped shirt, black bottoms, a black beanie and some black gloves. Read on below to find out how to make the mask and money bag to complete your heist!

Materials Needed

Tote bag - $3

Black Fabric Paint - $3

Paintbrushes

Cardboard

Black Foam Sheet - $0.70

Black Elastic - $2

       You can find all of these items at your local craft store. If your craft store has a free mobile app, download it to take advantage of their in-store coupons! You can also check out their website to see if they have any printable coupons.

Now you can hit the streets and score some loot in the form of delicious candies!  Just be sure to be on the lookout. Photos by: J Raw Photography  Success! Happy Halloween! Yours Truly, M.

DIY: Costume - Little Red Riding Hood

Still don't have a costume for Halloween? Don't worry! I've come up with a few last minute costume ideas for you. The best part is, you can make these costumes for under $10!

If your closet is anything like mine, these costumes should be easy to put together just in time for Halloween. All you will need to make are the props. I'll show you step-by-step instructions on how to make the props used in the costumes seen below. 

Photos by: J Raw Photography

       

      This blog post will show you how to put the Little Red Riding Hood costume together. If you already own a white dress and black shoes, great! You just need Little Red's awesome accessories: a basket and a red cape. The cape is really easy to make, and there's no sewing involved! Read on below to find out how.

Materials Needed:

Basket - $4

1 Yard of Red Fabric (3ft x 5ft) - $3
Fabric Glue - $3
Measuring Tape
Scissors

       I found the basket from my local Goodwill store for only $4. You may not find one exactly like this, but they are typically around the same price range. I purchased the red velvet fabric from Joann Fabrics for $3/yard with a 50% off coupon. You can also purchase fabric glue from there as well.

STEP 1: You will need to measure and cut three different pieces of fabric for the body, hood and the string of the cape. I recommend cutting them in this order.

      

       String: 1in x 60in

       Body: 36in x 40in

       Hood: 10in x 18in

STEP 2: BODY
Fold the piece of fabric for the body in half, horizontally.
Fold over 2 inches of the fabric from the top.
Starting from the folded end of the fabric, cut a half inch slit 1 inch away.
Cut a half inch slit 2 inches apart from the first slit.
Continue to cut 2 inches apart until you reach the end.

STEP 3: HOOD
Fold the piece of fabric you cut for the hood in half with the inside facing out.

STEP 4: HOOD
Glue one whole side of the fabric together.
Press firmly and let dry.

STEP 5: HOOD
Fold over 1 inch from the bottom.
Starting from the folded end of the fabric, cut a slit 1 inch away.
Cut a slit 2 inches apart from the first slit.
Continue to cut 2 inches apart until you reach the end.

STEP 6:
Align the middle of both cuts of fabrics.

STEP 7:
Starting from the center, start weaving
the hood and body together.

STEP 8:
You will have extra slits in the body of the fabric,
continue weaving the tie until you reach the end.
Adjust the fabric as desired, and you are done!

Here is the finished costume. The basket is perfect to store all your Halloween treats. Just be sure to watch out for the Big Bad Wolf!

Yours Truly,
M

Photo By: J Raw Photography

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Hello there!

My name is Mary Anne, a lover of all things hand crafted, vintage, and DIY. If I'm not at my local craft store, you will often find me digging for treasures at thrift stores, garage sales and antique fairs. I view everything as a source of inspiration, it's really just a matter of keeping an open mind. I'm a sucker for cute packaging, clever phrases, and dainty little things.

My Etsy shop, willumarryanne, has been open since October 15, 2012. After one year of selling my handmade jewelry, I've decided to expand on my creativity and start selling other items in time for the upcoming holidays. Some of the items to look forward to are paper goods, stamps, packaging supplies, and other miscellaneous craft items. Along with new products from my Etsy shop, I will be posting DIY projects, craft ideas, current inspirations and my random adventures. 

You could say I'm a dreamer, creator, and certified adventurer. One day I hope to open up my own store here in the Bay Area. In the meantime, I hope to inspire people to create and to never stop dreaming. 

Yours truly, M.


Feel free to check out my Etsy shop!
www.etsy.com/shop/willumarryanne