Making Halloween costumes for teenage girls is a riot. Forget the store-bought nonsense; let’s get crafty and whip up something that says, “I’m one of a kind.” Plus, nothing beats the thrill of claiming you made your own costume—instant cool points.

We've rounded up the 21 very best homemade Halloween costumes for kids and adults.

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Group and family Halloween costumes bring creativity and unity to the spooky season. Ideas include classic movie themes like Harry Potter and Ghostbusters, superheroes like Avengers and Justice League, TV shows like Stranger Things and The Simpsons, fairy tales like Wizard of Oz.