How to Make Dog Costumes for Kids
Seems like every kid loves puppies and dogs, and invariably requests for a dog costume come around. Ask your child to describe the perfect dog and use this as your starting point. The best ways to make a dog costume are the simplest and least expensive.
- Decide on the kind of dog costume you are creating. For example, wear a white sweatshirt and sweatpants and a white ski cap if you are making a Dalmatian costume.
- Use shoe polish or fabric paint to dab spots or patterns on your costume. Practice a little, first on a rag or piece of cardboard to get the hang of the paint. This helps avoid mistakes. You can also use felt, cut in irregular shapes, for spots or definition on the costume. Attach them to the costume with fabric glue or by sewing them on. Some felt is even self-adhesive, but make sure it can stay on the fabric. Some types need to be ironed on to stay on properly.
- Use the felt to cut out long, floppy ears. Attach them to the sides of a ski cap using a hot glue gun or fabric glue.
- Cut some fur fabric to the best length for the dog's tail. Sew the tail together along one side. Attach to the rear of the sweatpants.
- Use two pairs of matching socks to wear on the hands and feet.
- Use an eye pencil to add a circle around one eye and whiskers. Darken the end of the nose, as well.