Carnival costume for Halloween is a tradition that has reached our country. In the West, not only people often dress up - they also dress up their dogs. You can also make a Halloween costume for a cat, even though cats are less suited to wearing clothes than dogs.
Some of the representatives of the feline family simply lie down and refuse to move, while others strive to tear the suit to shreds. In the latter case, perhaps, you should not try to dress up your pet, otherwise it can cause serious stress. But if your furry beauty enjoys attention and doesn’t mind dressing up, our tips will help you.
It is better to sew a cat costume for Halloween according to the principle “the fewer details, the better.” Make sure the suit does not restrict her movement. If you can choose or sew an outfit for her that is comfortable for the cat, perhaps she will agree to stay in it for a long time and pose for a home photo shoot.
Don't overprice your cat's Halloween costume. If you don't have experience dressing up your pet, be prepared for the fact that she won't like the costume. It’s much easier and cheaper to make an outfit yourself, and such a suit will look no worse than a store-bought one.
Below are step-by-step instructions on how to make a themed Halloween costume. They're easy enough to do without a sewing machine, and they're pretty cheap because they use old items you probably have lying around the house.
Since you make these Halloween costumes yourself, there are endless possibilities for creating cute, silly, and fun outfits for your furry pet.
Festive cat look
Kids are very mobile, and the finished outfit should not limit their movement. Therefore, it is recommended to choose a dress for a cat’s New Year’s costume that is not only beautiful, but also comfortable.
The costume consists of ears, a tail, a dress and gloves. All proposed options can be easily combined with each other and are suitable for children's and adult looks. Making the details of the costume does not require special sewing skills ; such an outfit can be easily sewn by hand without the help of a sewing machine.
A thin jacket, a fluffy white tutu skirt, matching gloves and tights, and pink ears will turn your baby into a white kitten. A cute bow and subtle makeup will complete the look.
Even a novice needlewoman can handle a skirt for a white cat costume.
You will need tulle and a wide elastic band..
- Cut the tulle into strips equal to the desired length of the skirt.
- Stretch a wide elastic band on the back of the chair - the basis of the future pack.
- Fold each strip of tulle in half and tie it in a knot with an elastic band. Do this with all the ribbons, forming a full skirt.
Ears for a cat
Ears are an important component of the image. There are several simple ways to make cat ears with your own hands: from felt, lace or fluffy wire.
It's very easy to make ears from decorative wire. It is necessary to bend the fluffy pieces to the shape of the ears and secure them to the hairband. Wrap the very base of the hoop with matching ribbon.
Soft ears are suitable for younger girls .
To work you will need a hair hoop, pieces of felt, and sewing supplies. Draw a pattern on thick paper and cut out the blank. Transfer the pattern to the fabric.
Cut out four black blanks and two smaller pink ones. Wrap the blanks of black parts around the hoop and secure. Place two pink parts on top of the black ones. Finish the edges with decorative stitching. Disguise the hoop itself with a velvet ribbon or a strip of fur.
How to make a cat costume: simple ideas for a fun holiday
Many matinees feature fairy-tale animal characters. That is why the question of how to sew a cat costume with your own hands is relevant - any little princess will look cute and charming in such an outfit. Moreover, it will not lose its relevance and is perfect for other celebrations - small changes will instantly turn it into a stylish outfit for Halloween. And most importantly, this does not even require special skills and knowledge - all you need is desire and the purchase of suitable materials.
Stage 1: tail, ears, paws
Soft paws, triangular ears and a long tail are the main attributes of this beloved animal. Therefore, the answer to the question of how to make a cat costume should begin with the creation of these products.
To do this you will need:
- Hoop
- Paper
- Colored felt
- Needle and thread
- Pencil, glue, scissors.
Before looking for how to make a cat costume at home, you need to take a sheet of suitable size, draw a triangular cat ear on it or transfer a ready-made template.
This is the easiest way to make a pattern. It must be folded in half so that you get 2 elements at once.
Place the resulting template on black felt, cut it out and attach it to a black hoop.
You can sew the parts using a decorative seam.
Thanks to the decorative seam, the edges of the product are also processed.
Cut out 2 triangles from pink material.
Sew or glue the parts.
The product is ready.
To create the tail you will need:
- A piece of cardboard or toilet paper tube
- Black tights, knee socks, stockings
- Fur.
We use a piece of cardboard rolled into a tube.
It is inserted into a tube made of black stocking until the required length is reached.
The end of the stocking is rolled up.
A stapler or pin is used to secure the tube.
Or you can simply sew it together.
You can use small pieces of fur for decoration.
Cat costume
Many women are interested in the question of how to make a cat costume for their child with their own hands. Once the main parts, such as the ears and tails, are ready, you need to take care of the finishing details. For this purpose, you will need any black clothing. Leggings, tights or stockings are best. Black dress, skirt, blouse - any option.
If desired, the skirt can be made from black tulle by tying sections of the required length to a wide elastic band. Or you can use a standard pattern to sew a classic product.
It is worth noting that the answer to the question of how to make a catwoman costume is similar. To sew a tutu, you will need strips of tulle of the required length - since they will be folded in half to secure them, it is necessary to measure a double length to make the product.
The elastic band is attached to a stool or the back of a chair - it is equal to the waist size of the future owner. It is necessary to make an allowance of about 10 cm.
As it turns out, making a cat costume is quite simple. All that remains is to buy face paints to give your daughter the right makeup - a black nose and a charming mustache.
In a similar way, you can make a costume for an adult wearer. For this, the same materials and a similar procedure are used. The main thing is to choose suitable clothes that are in harmony with the tutu skirt, and also take care of suitable makeup. Gloves with claws and stockings will complement the seductive look.
Catwoman for Halloween
A universal version of an adult look is an elegant tight dress or trouser suit , decorated with fur ribbon trim at the edges of the cuffs. A more daring option is a piquant leather outfit, complemented by lacy ears and a daring studded collar.
Cut out four blanks for the ears from lace fabric. Place them facing each other, sew them together and turn them right side out. For stability, thread a thin and strong wire through them, giving the ears a shape. Wrap the hoop with a satin ribbon and secure the finished ears on it. Gloves made of the same openwork fabric will complete the look.
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New Year's suit for a boy
Popular costume images for boys have long been Puss in Boots and the good cat Leopold . Both images are easy to achieve with a minimum of effort. Wide blue pants, a yellow shirt and a big red bow on the neck will help transform into a cute cartoon image. Such things can be found in a child’s wardrobe, but the cat’s hat will have to be purchased separately or sewn yourself.
- For the base, take the pattern of any hat and shorten it so that it fits on the top of the head, slightly covering the ears. To work, take felt of the desired color and some pink fabric for the inside of the ear.
- For the ears, cut out 4 triangles from the main material and two smaller ones from pink fabric. Fold the dark blanks in pairs facing each other and stitch. Turn right side out and glue on the pink pieces. To make the structure more dense, insert cardboard inside. Decorate the outer edges of the parts with decorative stitching. Sew the finished ears to the hat.
Joker hat.
Most of our cats are quite funny. A joker hat may be a suitable option for your cat. These hats are pretty easy to make if you know how to sew. Even if you don't, sewing is so simple that you can figure it out.
Of course, this costume comes with a
hat
, which can be the bane of some cats' existence. If your cat refuses to wear a hat, this probably isn't the outfit for you. However, if your cat doesn't mind, this could be another quick and easy option.
Puss in Boots
A stunning DIY cat costume for a boy will require a lot of time and skill , but such an outfit will certainly stand out against the background of the usual children's images.
The shirt and pants for the suit can be taken from your home wardrobe. An additional decorative frill along the bottom of the trousers will add a resemblance to the outfit of a cartoon cat. The main components of the image are a hat, a raincoat and boots.
For the cloak you will need: black satin fabric, gold decorative cord and sewing supplies.
Fold the selected piece of material in half and determine the center line. Place the necessary measurements (neck circumference) on both sides of it and round off the lower part.
Candy cane costume.
You can make this outfit once and your cat can wear it for Halloween and Christmas. This requires some sewing and you will need to either eyeball or measure your cat. There's also a hat, so this might not be the most practical outfit for every cat.
Before you try this outfit, consider whether your pet would wear it. Some cats can be worn with outfits, and they wouldn't mind wearing this one. Others get ready to fight and then refuse to move once they put it on. There's no need to create an outfit if your cat isn't going to wear it.
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Bee suit.
This outfit takes several things from different places and combines them into a pet costume. For example, wings are purchased on Amazon and then sewn onto a shirt to fit the cat. The antennae are handmade using pipe cleaners and pom poms. There are a lot of DIY projects, but most of them are very simple.
You really need to know a little sewing. But it's easy to learn as you go if you're willing to spend a little more time. This isn't necessarily a cheap option since you'll be buying multiple items to match that number.
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Couples and families Halloween costumes
A very stylish idea - couples Halloween costumes . And also a frightening Family look (an image for the whole family on Halloween) with your own hands. Your favorite films and cartoons, as well as book heroes, professions and characters from children's fairy tales can serve as a source of inspiration.
From materials - whatever is at hand.
- Bright or, conversely, dark clothes: capes, skirts, dresses, trousers and shirts.
- And also colorful accessories - wigs, hats, glasses, hoops and even spacesuits!
If you want, you can even make your own Halloween costume for your dog. Pay attention to the photo.
Ladybug
This costume requires minimal craftsmanship. All you need to find is a pair of ladybug wings, which are made for children. You can then adjust the wings to fit your cat. Typically, you will need a piece of string that wraps around your cat's neck or attaches to a collar. Then you'll need one that goes around your cat's chest. You can use the straps that come with the wings for this purpose, but they should be cut and adjusted to suit the size of your cat.
Even if your cat doesn't like to wear clothes, she might be fine with these clothes. It is relatively small, does not weigh too much and does not restrict the cat's movement.
Beth Kitty
This is one of the simpler options as it only involves the bat wings. Doing it yourself is easy and relatively inexpensive. This is probably one of the cheapest options we have mentioned so far. You don't need any special skills, although it may take some time to find the right one.
The directions for this costume are not very simple, so you will need to base your cat's outfit on the picture. However, it is a fairly simple concept so it is not difficult to understand.
Avocato
This is probably one of the funniest options. If you love puns, then you will love making an avocato costume for your cat. This costume requires only a little work and absolutely no special skills. This is one of the most comfortable suits on this list. It does look a little funny, but that's part of its charm.
For those who aren't too serious about their cat costumes, this is a reliable option. This is probably one of our favorites.
- Related Reading: Can Cats Eat Avocados? What you need to know!
Viking
There are many Viking headdresses that you can buy commercially. However, you can also make your own if you have the time and patience. You'll need excellent sewing skills, so we don't recommend this for anyone who doesn't know how to sew beforehand. You'll also need the right materials, which can be difficult and expensive to find.
If you've been doing crafts for a while, you can make this costume yourself. You can change the color scheme and materials as you wish without much effort.
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