Fisherman Costume Tutorial {Easy & No-Sew}

easy to make fisherman costume for halloween

I've been there. The week before Halloween scramble. The "holy crap, I'm broke but my kid needs a costume" realization. This is the perfect kids costume if you need something inexpensive and easy to throw together - with minimal crafting (and NO SEWING!) involved!

Creative Green Halloween costumes are all about using what you have or using things that you'll reuse again later. This costume was great because we had everything except for the fish on hand. I spent a whopping $1 on this costume!

If your family doesn't already happen to be outdoor enthusiasts, you may need to spring for a fishing vest. These can be picked up inexpensively for $5-$10 in the sporting goods section of big box stores. If you need a fishing pole, check your local thrift store. It doesn't even have to work! Alternately, your little fisherman could carry a net instead, which if lined with fabric could double as a trick-or-treating candy receptacle.

Supplies

Bucket Hat
Plaid shirt
Fishing vest - pick one up in the sporting goods or toy aisle of a local store
Jeans or cargo pants
Hiking boots or rain boots
Fishing pole
Electrical tape
Safety pin
Fake fish (we got ours at the dollar store)

If you don't already have a fishing pole or can't find one at your local thrift store, use a net instead.

Directions

To make the fishing pole:

If you have a full size fishing pole that comes apart, remove the top portion of the shaft. Of course remove any hooks or other sharp things from the end of the line.

Allow about 12-18 inches of fishing line to extend beyond the length of the pole. Use electrical tape (see image above) to tape the fishing line against the tip of the shortened pole. Tie a safety pin onto the end of the fishing line. Use the safety pin to clip a plush fish to the fishing pole.

Step 2: Get Dressed

The rest of the costume is as simple as getting dressed!

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About the Author:

Carissa is a lifelong crafter and mom of two creative boys. Her goal is to empower families to make easy projects and healthier choices that are beautiful and delicious!

The owner and lead writer at Creative Green Living, she is an award-winning writer and most recently won the ShiftCon Media "Best Green Lifestyle Blogger" award in 2019.

She is also the author of several books including Beautiful Smoothie Bowls (Skyhorse, 2017), Proven Techniques for Keeping Healthy Chickens (Skyhorse, 2018) and The Little Green Book of Mothers' Wisdom (Skyhorse, 2020).

Her projects have been featured in magazines like Kids Crafts 1-2-3, Urban Farm Magazine, Country Sampler: Farmhouse Style and more. Follow her on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter or join the Creative Green Living Tribe.