How to Make a Bear Costume for Halloween
Supplies Needed:
Printable baby bear patterns 1 yard of cream faux fur 1/4 yard contrasting cotton fabric Two 19-inch lengths of 1/2 -inch-wide gold velvet ribbonCream sewing thread Sewing needlePolyester fiberfill 1/4 yard of cream felt Plastic headband Hot-glue gun and glue sticks Cream shirt Cream leggingsLarge safety pinTwo 5-inch lengths of 1/4-inch-wide white elastic Tan boots
Step-by-Step Directions
Only three steps and a few supplies are needed to make an unbearably adorable kid’s Halloween costume.
Step 1: Make the Collar
Trace a collar pattern onto folded cream faux fur; cut out. Trace a collar pattern onto folded contrasting cotton fabric for lining; cut out. Pin collar pieces with right sides together. Insert gold ribbon (from $2, Etsy) lengths between the layers at the neck opening. Catching the ribbon ends in the seam, sew together using a ¼-inch seam allowance and leaving a 1½-inch opening along one side. Turn collar right side out; hand stitch opening closed.
Step 2: Make the Ears
Trace two outer ear patterns onto cream faux fur; cut out. Trace two inner ear patterns onto contrasting cotton fabric; cut out. Make two small folds in the center of the straight edge of an inner ear, creating a small dart as indicated on the pattern; pin. With right sides together, pin together an inner and outer ear. Sew together, leaving the straight edge open. Turn right side out. Stuff with polyester fiberfill ($6, Walmart); stitch the opening closed. Repeat for the second ear. Cut two 1-inch-wide strips from cream felt. Wrap the strips around the headband at desired ear locations; secure the strips to the headband with hot glue. Hot glue an ear to each felt strip.
Step 3: Make the Tail and Feet
Trace two tail patterns onto cream faux fur; cut out. Pin tail pieces with right sides together. Sew around tail; leave bottom edge open. Turn right side out. Stuff tail with polyester fiberfill; sew opening closed. Pin the tail to the back of the costume leggings. Trace two foot patterns onto cream faux fur; cut out. Trace six claw patterns onto cream felt ($10, Michaels); cut out. Glue three claws to the underside of the curved edge of each foot. At each side of the heel, sew an elastic length, making a loop; repeat for second foot. Loop elastic around boots.
