Dressing up ideas for kids – easy step-by-step instructions

Whether you're off to a fancy dress party, or just looking for fun ways to dress up at home, these kids' costume ideas are sure to inspire. Our step-by-step instructions are so easy to follow, and mostly completely no-sew.

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How to make a no sew tail for an animal costume

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How to make a no sew Elsa costume

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How to make a no sew Mr Man costume

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How to make a Dorothy costume – Wizard of Oz

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How to make a no sew tutu

Here is a quick and easy way to make a gorgeous tutu - and best of all there is no sewing…

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Anna costume

Turn your little one into the feisty and fearless Princess Anna.

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How to make superhero costumes – capes

A super easy and quick way to make a gorgeous cape for your little superhero. Made from a…

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How to make a cat costume

Here's how to make a quick and easy, but purrrrfect, cat costume. This no sew way to make a…

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How to make a no sew ladybird costume

So cute. So quick. So easy to make! Here's how to create ladybird costume without sewing a…

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How to make a no sew Little Red Riding Hood cape

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How to make a cat costume – make cat or animal ears

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