What age group is this costume for?
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

Estimated time required to make this costume:
Just time to look around.

Difficulty level:
Quick and easy - no sewing required

Items you will need: (Hit your return key to start a new line)
clothing
toy or real tools (tape measure, hammer, tool belt, etc.)

Instructions:
I dressed my 4 year old son in blue jeans, long underwear shirt, a flannel shirt over it with the sleeves slightly rolled up, and work boots. I found a toy tool belt with carpenter tools. I added a toy hard hat and safety glasses.

Other information to consider:
This idea can be used for older kids with real tools found in the garage or borrowed from a real carpenter for the evening.