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DEVIL

See the lion and mouse companion costumes!

Sweat suit costumes are great for babies and toddlers because they are comfortable and cute! And what’s even better, if you remove the stitching, you can re-use the sweat suit when Halloween is over. Here’s how to make these easy costumes:

Supplies:

  • A red sweat suit with hood
  • Needle and red thread
  • Swatch of material that matches sweat suit (doesn’t have to be exact)
  • Paper and pencil and scissors
  • Small amount of stuffing

Instructions:

Horns:
Devil CostumeDraw four long horns onto the paper, making them bigger than you actually want them to be then cut them out. Fold the swatch of fabric in half and trace the horns on. Cut out the horns and then stitch two horns together leaving the bottom open for stuffing. Be sure to make the seam at least an inch into the fabric so that it doesn’t come apart. Then, turn the fabric inside-out. Repeat with the remaining horns. Stuff the horns tightly. Put aside. Next, cut a long arrow shape about 6 inches by 12 inches out of the remaining fabric. Put aside.

Attaching the Horns:
Sew the horns into place by folding the bottom of the horn down onto the hood and sewing it so it stands upright. The head is finished!

Tail:
The last step is to create and attach the tail. Fold the rectangular piece of fabric in half lengthwise. Using thread, sew a seam leaving only the flat end open. Be sure to make the seam at least an inch into the fabric so that it doesn’t come apart. Then, turn the fabric inside-out. Consider stuffing the tail before proceeding with attachment.

Close the open end of the tail by folding it over, then attach it by stitching it onto the rear of the sweat suit. Be sure your stitch is strong (consider reinforcing it) so the tail doesn’t come off.


TIPS

  • Remember to cut the drawstrings on the hooded sweat shirt short so that your child doesn’t get tangled in them.
  • Matching stretch gloves or mittens look great with this costume
  • If your child will let you, draw whiskers on the face with non-toxic face makeup