Witch Costume

DIY Witch Costume Tutorial: How I Created a Magical Look for My Daughter (Without Breaking the Bank!)

Last Halloween, my 2-year-old daughter decided she wanted to be a witch. I was already juggling the details of my son’s costume and, honestly, whipped up something quick for her. Unfair, I know, but I promised myself I’d make it up to her this year. So here we are—with a full-blown DIY witch costume that turned out way better than I expected, and I even found some budget-friendly pieces along the way!

If you're a busy parent like me, this tutorial is perfect because it’s simple, inexpensive, and will make your little one feel magical. Plus, I’ve linked all the affordable and easy-to-find materials to make it even easier.

Materials:

1. Black Dress – I wanted something comfy and cute, so I found this perfect black dress that’s breathable and great for layering! Shop it here.
2. Black Leggings – Since it was a bit chilly, I added some cozy black leggings to keep her warm. These ones were a great find. Shop them here.
3. Witch Hat – No witch is complete without a hat! I found a pack of two cute witch hats, which I considered sharing for a matching look, but ultimately saved the second for next year. Check out the hat here.
4. DIY Broomstick – I used an old golf toy for this, but you can easily substitute with a dowel rod. Here's a similar toy golf set if you’re feeling resourceful like me! Buy it here.
5. Felt Fabric (Black, Brown, and Light Brown) – Felt is my go-to because it’s easy to cut and shape. Get the felt I used here.
6. Masking Tape – Used to secure the broomstick without damaging the toy. Buy here.
7. Hot Glue Gun – For holding everything together (literally!). I got my hot glue gun at the local crafts store, but I recommend these hot glue sticks.
8. Optional: Twinkle Lights – We had some leftover lights from a party favor, and they added the cutest touch to the broom.

Steps to Create the Broom:

1. Cut the felt fabric into 1-inch strips. The black strips are for the staff of the broom and the brown strips will be the "bristles" of the broom.
2. Wrap the golf staff with masking tape to protect it. You can skip this step if you’re using something you don’t mind gluing on directly.
3. Wrap black felt around the staff and secure it with hot glue. Tip: Don’t just glue the ends like I did at first—this didn’t hold well! Apply glue along the strips or the entire length of the staff as you wrap them to keep everything snug.
4. Attach the bristles: Glue the brown and light brown strips around one end of the staff, alternating the colors. I layered about three times to give it a fuller, thicker look.
5. Tie a black felt strip around the base of the bristles to secure them.
6. Optional Twinkle Lights: For some added magic, I tucked a strand of twinkle lights into the broom. This little touch made her feel like she had a glowing broomstick!

And voila! A quick and easy broomstick to go with the rest of her costume. Pair it with the black dress and witch hat to complete the look. This DIY was such a hit that I’m already planning to go all out again next year!

If you’re short on time or want to make something unique, these materials are lifesavers! Click the links to shop directly and get crafting. Trust me, your little one will love it as much as mine did.

BONUS: Want to see this year’s upgraded Sea Witch costume? Click here for all the details!

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