This time of year, it's almost impossible to think of costuming without thinking of Halloween, that day in which wearing a costume is considered normal. Once upon a time, back in the mid-twentieth century, it was mostly children who wore costumes. If they had mothers who sewed, they might have a very elaborate costume indeed. Or, if they didn't, they might end up wearing a sheet with a couple of holes for eyes, as in "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!"
Nowadays, however, with more and more adults getting into the act, stores devoted to Halloween pop up across the US, temporarily touting costumes and accessories to make them look even more real. Almost any classification of costume is available, from ancient Egyptians through any period of history to horror, outer space, and beyond. If you can find what you want there, fine. Enjoy!
If, however, you want something well-made that will last beyond a wearing or two, you should consider making your own. If you want a complete suit of armor, I do recommend finding an armorer, unless you do auto body work. Some parts and accessories are better left to the professionals. For the rest, however, you can set your imagination to work, find a pattern and just the right fabric, and have some costuming fun!
Many of the major pattern companies have patterns for costuming. Unless you're making costumes professionally, these are a wonderful choice. McCall, Butterick, Kwik Sew, Simplicity, Burda, and even Craftsy all have great costume patterns for sale. You don't have much time left for this year, but you if you go for something easy, you can still come up with something wonderful. Hope these suggestions help!
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