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Marge Simpson: a DIY Halloween costume made from everyday clothes and a few cardboard pieces, worn by Wren, AI-generated model

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Marge Simpson

A DIY Marge Simpson costume is a green dress, a red bead necklace and a tall dark blue beehive cone worn on top of your head. It is a good one to wear ahead of the next Simpsons film, which 20th Century Studios has scheduled for 23 July 2027 (title not yet announced). It costs about $18 and takes about 90 minutes.

TIME
90 min
COST
about $18
SKILL
Some cutting

What you need

  • A plain green dress, from pale olive to mid green, or a green top and skirt
  • A string of red beads for the necklace
  • Dark blue card or a dark blue craft foam sheet for the hair
  • Yellow card or a yellow paper plate for the mask
  • White paper and black marker for the eyes
  • Elastic for the mask, and a headband to hold the hair
  • Red flat shoes
  • Scissors, glue and tape

How to make it

  1. 1

    Roll a large sheet of dark blue card into a tall cone, about 45 cm high with a 20 cm opening. Tape the seam shut.

  2. 2

    Cut a ring of blue card about 5 cm wide, glue it to the base of the cone, then tape the ring to a headband once so the cone sits upright.

  3. 3

    Draw wavy bands around the cone with a darker blue marker, from the base up to the tip, to show hair strands.

  4. 4

    Cut an oval of yellow card about 22 cm wide and 26 cm tall for the face. Round the chin and glue on two white circles for the eyes with black dots in the middle.

  5. 5

    Add a small cut nose and a curved line for the mouth with red marker. Add a few lashes at the edge of each eye.

  6. 6

    Make two small holes at the sides, thread elastic through and knot. Try it on and trim the eye gaps so you can see.

  7. 7

    Put on the green dress, add the red beads and finish with red flat shoes.

Make it better

  • Keep the hair very tall and dark blue (royal blue card works well) and keep it light so the cone does not tip.
  • Draw the face flat, with no shading, so it looks like a cartoon.
  • Ask a friend to dress as Homer to complete the pair.

Questions

How do I make a Marge Simpson costume from clothes I already own?

Wear a green dress and a red bead necklace, then add a tall dark blue card cone on a headband and a flat yellow card mask. Everything is cut and taped, so no sewing is needed.

What colours do I need for Marge Simpson?

Dark blue for the hair, yellow for the mask, green for the dress and red for the beads and shoes.

Is this an official Marge Simpson costume?

No. It is a homemade, unofficial costume built from everyday clothes and craft supplies. We are not affiliated with the makers of the character.

Is this easy fancy dress for a party?

Yes. It is a simple green dress with a tall hat. Keep the hair cone light so it is comfortable to wear for the evening.

Unofficial. Marge Simpson and the Simpsons 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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