21 DIY Harry Potter Costumes for Adults and Kids
Accio a magical costume idea for fans of the popular series.
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When it comes time to plan your Halloween costume each year, the options can be overwhelming! An easy solution is to look to your favorite TV shows and movies. Fans of the ultra-popular Harry Potter books and movies have no trouble narrowing down their choice. After all, the series is packed with magic elements and dynamic characters, making it the ideal book character costumes choice for Halloween. Whether you're looking to dress like Hermione, Harry, Ron, or one of the more obscure characters, it's not hard to DIY a Harry Potter character this year. And with such a wealth of characters, you can dress up as someone else each year and never run out of ideas. It can be as simple as a long robe and striped tie or scarf in your house colors and then drawing on Harry's iconic scar. Even better, use the series as inspiration for a family Halloween costume and go as the Weasleys or, dare we suggest, the Malfoys. Now, get out and collect some Chocolate Frogs or Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans.
DIY Harry Potter Costume
That red-and-yellow scarf is an instantly recognizable way to transform into Harry Potter himself. Add a wand and golden snitch, and you're nearly done!
Get the tutorial at Brit + Co.
DIY Hermione Costume
For the little girl who dreams of being the smartest witch in her class.
Get the tutorial at Treasures for Tots.
Owl DIY Toddler Halloween Costume
Some costumes are just snuggles waiting to happen! This sweet (and oh-so-simple) owl get-up will charm your kids.
Get the tutorial at This Heart of Mine.
If you're an overachiever, outfit your entire family in these handmade garments. The corresponding, super easy sewing pattern will help you get there.
DIY Hermione Granger Halloween Costume
Are you a wizard with a sewing machine? Then you can easily whip up the pieces needed for Hermione's school uniform and robe.
Get the tutorial at Crozette.
DIY Hermoine Granger Costume
You might actually have most of the things you need to create this Hermoine costume in your own closet. The addition of pink binders and heeled shoes gives the whole ensemble a boost of glamour and fun.
Get the tutorial at Brit + Co.
Harry Potter Baby Costume
How cute is this? Go ahead and assume your baby's a Gryffind0r—and dress him or her up this Halloween.
Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.
Harry Potter Halloween Costume for Babies
Because you're never too young to become a Harry Potter fan.
Get the tutorial at Love and Lion.
Harry Potter Mandrake Baby Costume
In the world of Harry Potter, the cries of a mandrake are deadly to those who hear it—making this crocheted costume a fitting choice for your infant.
Get the tutorial at Whistle & Joy.
Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter Costume
This how-to for the quirkiest character in the series comes complete with a copy of The Quibbler!
Get the tutorial at My Poppet.
DIY Hedwig Halloween Costume
Hoo wouldn't love a baby dressed up as Harry Potter's loyal pet owl?
Get the tutorial at Crozette.
DIY Gryffindor Patch
Fifty points to Gryffindor for this epic patch template.
Get the tutorial at My Poppet Makes.
DIY Dumbledore Costume
“We must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy,” as Dumbledore once said. Thankfully, this costume is both.
Get the tutorial at Jengerbread Creations.
DIY Harry Potter Wands
No matter which wizard you’re summoning, these DIY wands come together quicker than you can down a Butterbeer.
Get the tutorial at Boxy Colonial.
Baby Dobby the Elf Costume
Everybody’s favorite self-loathing house elf never looked cuter.
Get the tutorial at Sisters What.
DIY Quidditch Robes Costume
Those robes are surprisingly easy to make, even for muggles!
Get the tutorial at Polka Dot Chair.
Lord Voldemort and Bellatrix Lestrange
A perfect couples costume for the more Slytherin-inclined, this ensemble lets you pay homage to the Dark Lord and his most faithful acolyte.
See more at @katescookieskc.
Moaning Myrtle DIY Halloween Costume
A toilet seat is the unlikely accessory that really makes this character’s costume.
Get the tutorial at Kate Johns.
Professor Trelawney and Gilderoy Lockhart Costumes
Because the couple that reads Harry Potter together, stays together.
Get the tutorial at From Dahlias to Doxies.
Lord Voldemort Costume
Though shalt not say his name—but thou shall rock this terrifying makeup. Riddikulus!
Get the tutorial at Deviant Art.
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