Is it too early to think about this? My 8yo wants to be a specific character that I can't find pre-made anywhere. Never made a costume before. Should I attempt DIY or just cave and order something generic? How hard is this actually lol
Halloween is literally months away so you have time to either source it or build it. Don't cave just to cave - but also don't commit to DIY and stress yourself out if you hate sewing. Can you find pieces and Frankenstein it together? That's the move
It's never too early if she already knows what she wants. DIY costume sounds more stressful than fun tbh, but it depends on the character. What is it? If it's like a generic superhero, pre-made is your friend. If it's oddly specific, DIY might be the only way
If the character exists online, can you find parts? Like maybe it's 60% pre-made stuff + 40% DIY pieces? That's the sweet spot between "cave completely" and "attempt full costume sewing." What character is it?
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lol early thinking about Halloween is dad move energy and I respect it. Real talk though - DIY costume that looks decent takes way longer than people think. If you can find ANY version online, order it. Your stress in October isn't worth it