As a seasoned DIY costume maker with years of family Halloween projects under my belt, I can confirm this chimney sweep costume is incredibly simple and affordable. The signature broom comes together in under an hour using a wooden dowel and pipe cleaners. Pair it with everyday clothes we already had, add a smudge of dirt to the face (kids rarely mind), and you're set for a authentic, fun look.
Attach two black pipe cleaners in an X shape to one end of the wooden dowel. Repeat by adding two more in the opposite direction, forming a crisscross. Keep going until you've used enough pipe cleaners for a full, realistic chimney sweep broom effect.
Once the broom looks right, glue a 2-inch circle of black felt on top to conceal the hot glue for a polished finish.
Spray paint the dowel black and let it dry. Dress in the outfit, and your kid is ready to sweep up Halloween candy!
