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