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Books With Costume Ideas for Halloween
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Halloween, Mardi Gras and theatrical costume ideas
including suggestions for inexpensive costumes
that can be assembled using materials and tools
available in most homes. Some of these books
also include mask and make-up ideas for different types of
costumes. All of these book links go to Amazon.com where
readers can find more detailed descriptions and book
reviews.
The Halloween Handbook
447 costume ideas for adults. Several of those
costumes are pictured on the cover of this book
including ideas for dressing as a female alien, a one night stand,
Peter Pan, a crayola, wonder woman, and a chest of drawers
(272 page paperbook book by Bridie Clark and Ashley Dodd).
Dazzling Disguises and Clever Costumes
Step-by-step instructions and full color photographs
with ideas for costumes created using materials and
tools available in almost any home
(48 page hardcover book by Angela Wilkes. Reading
level is targeted for ages 4 through 8 but the costume ideas
in this book will interest any costume designer on a budget)
Halloween Costumes: Singer Sewing Reference
Instructions for sewing a variety of costumes based on
three basic styles: tabards, gowns, and full-suit costumes.
Also includes instructions for sewing headwear, capes, collars,
skirts, wings, leggings, and shoe covers
(128 page paperback book is part of the
Singer Sewing Machine Reference Library)
Illegally Easy Costumes for Kids
Easy no-sew costume suggestions plus easy-sewing patterns for
costumes in three sizes suitable for children age 3 to 12. Most
of these costumes can be made without a sewing machine using simple hand-sewing
techniques or using the book's tips for no-sewing shortcuts.
(142 page paperbook book by Leila Peltosaari)
Instant Period Costumes from Cast Offs
How to make inexpensive costumes but realistic costumes
using clothing you probably have in your closet or can buy
at a used-clothing thrift shop (87 page paperback book by Barb Rogers).
Elegantly Frugal Costumes
Instructions for making realistic and special-effects costumes for theatrical
use and costume parties using easily obtainable materials
(144 page paperback book by Shirley Dearing).
All Books About Halloween
Books with Halloween decorating suggestions,
Halloween party ideas, recipes suitable
for Halloween, books about haunted houses,
and other Halloween topics.
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