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Jack Skellington

A DIY Jack Skellington costume is a black and white pinstripe suit with a bat bow tie and a white skull face on a mask. It costs about $19 and takes about 90 minutes, with no sewing.

TIME: 90 min
COST: about $19
SKILL: Some cutting

What you need

A black suit jacket and trousers
A white shirt
White tape or white fabric stripes
Black card
White card or a plain white mask
A black bow tie
White gloves
A fabric marker

How to make it

1
Cut thin white tape stripes.
2
Stick them in vertical rows on the jacket and trousers.
3
Cut a bat bow tie from black card and add a white edge.
4
Wear it at the collar.
5
Draw a skull face on white card with big black eye sockets and a stitched grin.
6
Add elastic to the mask.
7
Wear white gloves.
8
Finish with black shoes.

Make it better

Keep stripes straight.
Exaggerate the grin.
Stand tall and loose.

Questions

How do I make a Jack Skellington costume from clothes I already own?

Wear a black suit, add white tape pinstripes and a bat bow tie, and make a card skull mask.

What colours do I need?

Black and white.

Is this an official Jack Skellington costume?

No. It is a homemade, unofficial costume made from clothes and card. We are not affiliated with the makers of the character.

Is this easy fancy dress for a party?

Yes. It is classic and family friendly.

Unofficial. Jack Skellington and The Nightmare Before Christmas names belong to their respective owners, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by them. The names are used only to describe this homemade parody costume.

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