- 1). Envision your costume you want to create as best you can in your mind. Write down notable points or details. Envision your costume in the context in which you think it will end up, such as being at a party, being on stage or being in a movie. Come up with as many good plausible or creative designs as you can. You can visit online sites for different ideas and suggestions.
- 2). Sketch out your ideas on paper, even if you are not good at drawing. Enlist a friend to help if you do not feel up to the task yourself. Even if you are set on one particular idea, sketch a couple of variations of your costume; your ideas may wind up better as your thoughts develop. Remember to think about all possible clothing and accessories including any hats, shoes, earrings, eyewear or gloves that might be appropriate for your costume.
- 3). Consolidate your ideas and your writings. Bring in extra insight from a friend or a professional in the industry, if she is available. When you have decided upon your final design, try to write it down as specifically as possible.
- 4). Shop for materials you think you might need for your costume if it is not going to be simple. Shop around at various outlets, malls and online for the best prices and quality. A good place to start would be a fabric store or a costume store. If the shopping influences your decisions on the costume or opens your mind to new possibilities, be sure to write the new ideas down. Basic patterns from large pattern companies can be purchased to provide a measurement and material basis from which you can expand.
- 5). Put the costume together. This might involve something as complicated as measuring the costume-wearer and sewing fabric together to create clothing from scratch or simply assembling all the articles together in one place.
- 6). Show the costume off and get some feedback. Have a friend try your costume on, and have her walk around in it to check for any errors or changes that need to be made. If you have any ideas for improvement, buy the materials and add them to your costume. Be ready to make changes to accommodate any great suggestions.