DIY Halloween costumes saving wallet woes [Video]

This year consumers are facing an all-too-familiar trend, this time on the Halloween front; costumes are pricier while not keeping up with consumer demand.

The costume shortages and price-hikes are encouraging people to turn to their crafty side and make their own Halloween costume with household belongings and thrift shopping.

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Sarah Janzen, the owner of Blenderz Garment Recyclers, said making your own costume can be a light load for your wallet and a fun experience.

“A lot of people are coming in saying that they’re going to the Halloween stores or looking at Halloween costumes, and they’re like $40, $60, (or) a hundred bucks. It’s very unaffordable, and low quality as well,” Janzen told CTV News Edmonton on Tuesday. “People are kind of upset with that.”

Janzen explained how children’s costumes are “super low quality …