Make Halloween Costumes from Bed Sheets

Inexpensive and Easy Costumes for Halloween or Anytime

Halloween is almost here and you still don't have a costume? Here are six costumes you can conjure from a basic white sheet.

Ghost: This costume barely needs an explanation. Throw a white sheet over yourself and cut out eye holes: you're a ghost. You can embellish this costume by drawing on the sheet with markers. Draw spiders, cobwebs, or anything you think appropriate.

Deck of Cards: Cut a hole in the middle of the sheet for your head so that you can wear it like a gown. Staple or sew an old deck of cards to the sheet. You can invent many variations to this costume, for instance instead of cards use candy bar wrappers.

Queen/King of Hearts: Cut a hole in the middle of the sheet for your head so that you can wear it like a gown. On the front and back of the sheet draw with markers, as large as you can, either the queen or the king of hearts card.

Greek or Roman: The sheet for this costume can be done three different ways. Fold the middle of the sheet, place the folded part over one shoulder, and open the ends of the sheet to wrap around your body. You can also wrap the sheet at chest level like a bath towel or strapless dress. Alternatively, you can cut a hole in the middle of the sheet for your head and wear it like a gown. Whichever method you choose, wrap a thick rope around your waist for a belt. For your headdress, tie, sew, glue, or staple together leaves and twigs to make a circle, and wear as a crown. For a female, a gaudy necklace is appropriate. Finish off this costume with a pair of sandals.