written by marieann

I know it’s too late for this year, but google will direct people here next Halloween. I made this t-shirt octopus costume for the Etsy contest (I didn’t win but I was featured!). This concept is really simple to work with and I’m sure you could think of lots of other ideas too. I love having the t-shirt as the base and just attaching stuff because it makes for a quick dressing (just slide on the shirt) and is relatively cheaply made. I got lots of smiles when I wore this out to our local Halloween bash (the kiddos loved it!)

Materials:
T-Shirt
Scrap fabrics

Tools:
Sewing machine
Scissors
Glue

Instructions:
1. Design something! I spent a lot of time drawing out octopus faces and the shark for the back (see below). Whatever animal or object could be centered on a t-shirt, do it.
2. Cut out scraps of fabric to make your design and sew on with an applique stitch. I got tired of doing that with the spots so I glued them on.
3. Make stuff to attach to the outside! I attached tentacles out of purple tubes stuffed with newspapers. You could do anything like a tail, leaves, legs, etc.