Spend a little time thinking about natural materials and/or recycled materials.? Cheap costumes can be made using a length of fabric which has enough length to make a big reusable shopping bag which is large enough to wear (stay with me!).? These box-shaped rectangle bags will have handles and a rectangular bottom.

Here’s the fine detail:

1. Glue some cardboard (or maybe poster board) to the back of the two largest rectangles.? This will make them more sturdy and give body.
2. Sew a seam (or glue/staple) to attach each of the sides to the back and front of the shopping bag.
3. Next, you’ll need to cut two long strips of fabric for handles and attach these to the back and one to the front.? Now, the handles can be used as shoulder straps to support the shopping bag.? Beginning to take shape now!
4. Add a design or logo – maybe promoting your local health food store or other eco-friendly company.? The logo can be painted on or stencilled on, but try to use non-toxic fabric paint.? Maybe you can fill the bag with environmentally-friendly food and drink containers.

If you want to go down the traditional route (witches, devils, monsters, etc), try to still use eco-friendly materials.? Consider using props that you already have lying around the house that can be returned to their normal use after the festivities have finished.

Just a little forethought can pay dividends.? Earth-friendly halloween festivities are possible with just a little sideways-thinking and a dash of creativity.

I hope you have fun making your low cost, green Halloween costume!

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