No-sew Halloween costume - Thing One and Thing Two

Thing One and Thing Two Halloween costumes are the perfect choice for twins or siblings close in age. They make a great best friend or couples costume for adults too. Even teens love this idea. Plus, they're extremely simple to make. No sewing is required to bring these Dr. Seuss characters to life. You might even have the main body of the costume already. How easy is it to make these no-sew costumes? It's simple as one, two, three.

Thing One and Thing Two are red in color.

In fact, they're red all over. How do you accomplish this without sewing? Use footed red pajamas as the main part of the Halloween costume. Your kids may already have some. Are they getting a bit small? That's OK. Cut out the feet. Now kids can wear sturdy, comfortable shoes for trick or treating.

How do you make that famous blue hair?

If you're really ambitious, you can use knit hats and some blue yarn. Just poke each strand of yarn through the hats. Knot it on the inside so it doesn't pull back through. If this sounds like too much work, you can buy blue wigs. Justify your purchase when you make those troll doll costumes next year.

How will people recognize Thing One and Thing Two?

Cut circles from an old white t-shirt. Write on them with bold black marker, "Thing 1" and "Thing 2". Pretty easy, right? How do you attach the circle to the costume without sewing? Use fabric glue or iron on tape. Too complicated? Use safety pins. Pin from the inside of the red pj's so pins don't show.

Bonus ideas:

Glue fishbowls to the wigs of Thing One and Thing Two.

Use artificial (dries solid) water from the floral department of a craft store. Let it dry almost completely before adding your plastic fish. That way, he can appear to be jumping out of the water.

Bring Thing One and Thing Two to the party in a box.

An old shipping crate works great. They'll have to get to the party before everyone else and hide in the box. Still, the grand entrance will be worth it. It might even earn them first prize for best costume.

Grown ups can join in the fun by dressing as The Cat in the Hat.

After all, someone has to open the box. You'll need a red and white striped tall top hat, a black t-shirt and black pants. You'll also need white gloves for your hands and a big red bow to tie around your neck. Use Halloween make-up to draw yourself a cat face.