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Be it a Superhero, an Emperor or a Wild Beast, you can turn your dog into anything you fantasize about. There are many types of attires available for dogs, but if you want to make something on your own, then go through these ideas. The idea came from the fact that I love pink and everything available right now is for itty bitty dogs and their pink jackets boots and dresses.
The skirt is an elastic waste made from a light pink tulle with double layers to hold more silver sequins and then small flowers were sewn in under the tulle. This costume included a top skirt, shiny boots and collar and cover all made from scratch. Created by Kristin from Bel Aire, KS, here is Echo the dog strutting his Scorpion costume. Spot is ready to serenade trick-or-treaters, and not with his frightful bark, when they come looking for candy this October 31. This suit's perfect for any elegant pup—and you can reuse it for outdoor weddings and other formal events. Next, with the wire make the outline of a wing; then put white fabric on top.
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Whether your fur babies are typically naughty or nice, there’s a costume that fits their vibe! This tutorial by Vicky Bermudez shows you how to create an angel and devil headband that your pet can adorably rock on Halloween. From classic to celeb-inspired and funny to food-based, this list of cute cat names is sure to inspire your naming adventures.

Go through the article to find the complete list. For this princess costume, I bought elastic with silver sequins. The bottom elastic was 2-inch thickness and the top was 1-inch thick elastic. I also purchased about a yard of pink mesh material.
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Crafts by CourtneyDo your kids have an obsession with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? This costume is easier than it looks to make—all you need is a turkey fry pan, paint, ribbon, and a shirt to get started. Bat –What would Halloween be without the traditional bat costume. If your dog happens to be a black one then the bat costume is definitely a winner for you. With Halloween right around the corner, it’s time to think about the type of Halloween costume your dog will wear this year. If you love spooky Halloween costumes then you can offer your dog a ghostly skeleton dress.
All you need to do is dress your dog up like grandma using a bonnet. If you have two dogs, turn the other one into Little Red Riding Hood using a red cape. Get DIY project ideas and easy-to-follow crafts to help you spruce up your space. These Family Halloween Costumes For You And Your Dog are the perfect way to incorporate your dog into a fun costume theme this year. M and M’s –For all the chocolate lovers out there why not try your hand at this clever M and M’s costume. If your handy on the machine or with a glue gun this is the perfect go to for you.
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It also might make sense to pick up an LED light up collar for the occasion. Tape strips of tissue paper in the caps of the bottles to create the appearance of flames and secure them with duct tape. Secure an elastic strip around either side of the cylinder to complete the pineapple topper head piece. For extra flair, create superhero cuffs with remaining fabric and Velcro fasteners to put around your pup’s wrists. Attach the wings with fabric glue to a strip of black felt with Velcro at the ends. Using the wing section template, cut out pieces on the yellow felt and arrange on black wing felt base.
Because the costume will attach a hot dog to your pup’s back making him look like a delicious food item. The crown was just a string of elastic sewed in a circle with mesh sewed to it. We used a handmade quilt that my Great-Grandma left us for the added Grandma’s bed touch. All together this costume took us about four hours to make.
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Many of these costumes can work for any dog, no matter their size. Looney Tunes were a big part of my childhood, and my favorite two characters were the Roadrunner and Wile E. Coyote. That’s what Amanda Gordon was thinking of when she designed this costume for the “little bird hunter” in her life. Not only is it iconic with the ACME rocket, it’s also super easy to make. Find out how to make over at Life at Cloverhill. This one is an easy cool idea to turn your dog into a zebra.
Maizie and Riley’s parents went all out for their winning entry, but a simpler design might work better if you’re not an experienced sewer. For a step-by-step guide to making your own Black Widow spider costume, check out this tutorial from Martha Stewart, featuring her French Bulldog Francesca. Of course your dog has to get different “treats” — because candy and refined sugar are not good for dogs. But that doesn’t mean your dog can’t get their favorite doggie treats on Halloween instead.
How can you keep a straight face when your dog struts her stuff in an Amelia Earhart-esque ensemble or wreaks havoc dressed just like Beetlejuice? These simple and funny dog Halloween costumes will ensure your sidekick is the best-looking, four-legged creature on the block. Thanks for another of your great dog costume ideas, Laura! Make sure your pup is comfortable with his costume before heading out on the town. Some dogs might only have the patience to let you snap a festive photo or two rather than wearing their costumes the entire night. Respect your best buddy’s boundaries – some dogs just don’t like costumes, and that’s OK.
This costume works best with dogs that are small, fluffy, and look like stuffed animals. Craft Box GirlsIf you want to hop on the unicorn trend, gather up some shiny gold fabric and yarn. To make the costume extra girly, add a tulle tutu for your pup to wear. Just be sure to supervise your dog while wearing this costume so they don't accidentally ingest any yarn.