Easy No-Sew DIY Spider Costume

If you need a cheap and easy homemade spider costume for kids and adults alike, you'll love this no-sew tutorial.

By: Heather Mann from dollarstorecrafts.com

By: Heather Mann from dollarstorecrafts.com

What has eight legs and is the most adorable creature in your home? Your child in the Easy No-Sew DIY Spider Costume from Heather Mann. Fashioned from materials you likely already have at home, this homemade Halloween costume can be completed in one night without you having to break the bank!

If you've always wanted to make your own costumes at home but couldn't quite get into the more complicated sewing tutorials, this quick and easy no-sew pattern is for you. Just grab up the nearest roll of black duct tape, and get to work. Make it for your little one this year (or create one for yourself), and don't forget the googly eyes. This spider costume DIY is a total classic!

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Estimated CostUnder $10

Time to CompleteIn an evening

Difficulty LevelEasy

HolidayHalloween

Materials List

Black long-sleeved shirt
Black stocking cap
Black duct tape
2 pairs black socks (4 socks total)
Black yarn
Large wiggle eyes
Plastic grocery bags (about 16)
Scissors
Glue dots

Homemade Spider Costume Tutorial

Instructions:

Stuff black socks with plastic grocery bags. You'll need about four grocery bags per sock.
Lay long sleeve shirt flat on work surface. Lay 2 stuffed socks along each of the side seams of shirt, evenly spaced apart.
Attach socks to sides of shirt with duct tape. To anchor the sock to the shirt, use a 4" piece of tape running horizontally (side to side) across the edge of the sock, and then a second piece of duct tape vertically (up and down) over the edge of the sock. The second piece of tape should completely cover the edge of the sock.
Turn shirt over and add tape to the other side of socks and shirt, repeating anchoring step above.
Cut a 6' (72") piece of black yarn, and fold it in half, placing the folded section at the cuff of the sleeve. Lay the long tails of the string down across the two socks that are attached to the sides of the shirt.
Duct tape yarn around cuff of shirt, with the long tails of the string coming off the bottom of the cuff. Tie a knot in the string at the bottom of the cuff. Be sure child's hand will fit comfortably through the cuff.
About 4" from the knot, tie another knot. Place the middle sock between the two pieces of yarn, and tie the tail of the yarn securely around the sock. Knot at the bottom of the sock. Reinforce by attaching a small piece of duct tape over the string on the back side of the sock.
Repeat step 7 for the bottom sock. Trim any excess string hanging off the knot on the bottom sock.
Repeat steps 6-8 for other sleeve and socks.
FOR HAT: Attach the large wiggle eyes to black stocking cap with glue dots.

Tips for Making Your Own Spider Costume:

For best results cut duct tape with scissors instead of ripping.
Parents only: If your scissors get gummed up from the tape's adhesive, use a bit of rubbing alcohol and a piece of tissue to clean the blade.
Wear this costume with neutral bottoms: jeans, black pants, or tights are all good choices.
When you're done with the costume, just remove the duct tape and socks, and your long sleeve shirt is ready for everyday wear.
Black dress socks and stocking caps can be purchased at the dollar store or a department store.
To make a black widow spider, add a red hourglass shape to the back of the shirt with red construction paper and glue dots, or red duct tape. An old-fashioned cocktail hat with netting and a black tutu would be a great addition to a black widow costume, too.