Over the years thousands of readers have made and shared costumes inspired by Studio DIY tutorials using the hashtag #StudioDIYInCostume. Their creativity and craftsmanship are the reason we keep celebrating DIY costumes each year.
This gallery highlights some of the most impressive reader-made looks to show how achievable these costumes are. Whether you sew, glue, paint, or craft with found materials, these examples are meant to inspire you to try a Studio DIY project for your next costume.
These images represent just a portion of what people have shared. Browse the hashtag to see many more inventive takes and adaptations from readers around the world.
2014 Reader DIY Costumes
Here are some standout reader costumes from 2014 — a great reminder of how creative homemade costumes can be.
2015 Reader DIY Costumes
A selection of memorable costumes our readers created in 2015. The variety and inventiveness on display are inspiring for any maker.
2016 Costumes Inspired by Studio DIY
These 2016 costumes show inventive use of materials and clever adaptation of tutorials into personal, wearable looks.
2017 Reader Costumes to Check Out
2017 brought even more ambitious DIY projects. These highlights capture the range from playful to elaborate designs executed by readers.
Costumes from 2018 and Beyond
After 2017 the number of shared costumes grew exponentially. For an ever-expanding collection of reader-made looks, search the hashtag #studiodiyincostume to see the latest submissions and fresh ideas.
More DIY Costume Inspiration
Studio DIY’s archive includes hundreds of costume tutorials to spark your next project. Below are a few popular categories to help you get started:
- 30+ DIY food-themed Halloween costumes suitable for all ages
- DIY group and couple costume ideas for coordinated looks
- Unique costume concepts for groups of three
- Throwback-inspired Halloween costume ideas
- Easy, classroom-friendly costume ideas for teachers
Wishing you a fun and creative Halloween season. Happy crafting!
First image: children’s pineapple costume by Letizia.