Need a last-minute Halloween pumpkin outfit that’s cute, quick and totally DIY? This no-sew pumpkin costume for Halloween is the perfect solution, and you can make it in under 15 minutes!
Whether you’re dressing up for a party, school event or just want a festive look, this DIY pumpkin costume is a fun, low-cost idea that works for kids and adults alike. You don’t need any sewing skills—just a little creativity and some clever use of VELCRO® Brand Fabric Tape.
Ready to create your own do-it-yourself pumpkin costume? Let’s dive in and make a cute pumpkin costume that’s sure to turn heads!
What You’ll Need for Your DIY Pumpkin Costume
- Orange sweater/t-shirt
- Black material (from an old sheet, pillowcase or t-shirt)
- VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back for Fabrics Tape (in black)
- VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back for Fabrics Ovals (in black)
- Black leggings/trousers
- Pen
- Scissors
Step-by-Step: Make Your Cute Pumpkin Costume
Making this no-sew pumpkin costume is incredibly easy—you can honestly have the whole thing finished in 15 minutes! Although we’d recommend making your costume the night before you need it to give the adhesive on the fabric tape time to dry.
- Gather Your Pumpkin Costume Supplies
To get started, assemble everything you need, including a pack of VELCRO® Brand Fabric Tape and Ovals. You might already have everything else lying around at home, making this an excellent option for a cheap Halloween costume idea.
- Cut Out Your Jack O Lantern Face
Once you have everything you need, take your black material, draw your pumpkin face and cut it out.
- Stick the Face onto the Sweater
Then start sticking the face onto the orange sweater. You’ll need three VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back for Fabrics Ovals per eye and three strips of VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back for Fabrics Tape for the mouth.
This is where your homemade pumpkin costume starts to come together!
- Complete Your Halloween Pumpkin Outfit
Once you’ve stuck the whole face onto the sweater, that’s it! Your no-sew pumpkin costume is finished and ready for Halloween! Complete the look with black pants or leggings and some novelty pumpkin accessories.
Tips to Customize Your Halloween Pumpkin Outfit
Want to take your cute pumpkin costume to the next level? Here are a few fun ways to personalize your look and stand out at any Halloween event:
Add Green Felt Leaves to the Collar
Cut out leaf shapes from green felt and attach them around the neckline to mimic a pumpkin stem and vine. It’s a simple touch that adds a lot of charm!
Make a Matching Pumpkin Hat
Complete your Halloween pumpkin outfit with a DIY hat! Use orange felt or fabric to create a round cap, then top it with a green stem made from pipe cleaners or rolled felt.
These easy upgrades make your do-it-yourself pumpkin costume even more festive—and fun to wear!
Your DIY Pumpkin Costume Is Ready to Shine!
Whether you’re heading to a Halloween party, trick-or-treating with the kids or just want to bring some festive flair to your day, this DIY pumpkin costume is a quick, creative way to celebrate the season. No sewing, no stress—just a cute pumpkin costume that’s easy to make and fun to wear. So grab your orange tee, stick on that jack-o’-lantern face, and get ready to glow!
Tag Us In Your Costumes
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