: Advantages and Disadvantages to Making your own Halloween Costume
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A lot of people choose to make their own Halloween costumes. There are both advantages and disadvantages to this, including the following.
Advantages
You can save money
You may be able to save a lot of money instead of buying one from a store. Halloween costumes are often very expensive, and they may make a big markup especially if you want one of the ones that is “hot” this year. If you can make it from something you already have you could spend next to nothing to make it. This can be especially useful if you have several kids and want to have a new one every year.
You can make it to fit to you
Halloween costumes usually come in very limited sizes. This is especially true with adult costumes. They may not fit you but might be a little long or hang on you. If you make it yourself, then you can make it exactly to your measurements.
It may be more comfortable
A lot of Halloween costumes are not very comfortable. They may be itchy or scratchy. When you make it yourself you can use fabrics that are comfortable.
A lot of Halloween costume are cheaply made
A lot of times the costumes you buy seem very cheaply made. They may rip easier. If you are talented at sewing and putting it together then you can make one that is higher quality.
You can make exactly what you want
Although there is a large selection of Halloween costumes out there, there is not everything in the world. When you make your own, the sky is the limit. You can choose whatever you want and make it as simple or as deluxe as you want.
Disadvantages
It takes time
Obviously in most cases it is far quicker to buy something at the store rather than to make it yourself. At a time when a lot of people are rushed to begin with, this can be difficult.
It may be difficult to do
Depending on how much sewing you want to do, these can get complicated. You may have a hard time and get frustrated with it. Also you may be unhappy with how it turns out and then you will have put a lot of time already into it.
Making a Halloween costume can be a commitment but it can be very advantageous. Make sure that you are aware of the above pros and cons when deciding whether making it is right for you.
Updated On: 07/26/2010 Published On: 07/26/2010 Article ViewerClose
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