How to Make a Kid’s Raccoon Costume for Halloween
Supplies Needed
Printable raccoon pattern3/4 yard of gray faux fur 1/2 yard of tan fabric Two 18-inch lengths of black velvet ribbonGray sewing threadSewing needle 1/4 yard of black suede Headband Hot-glue gun and glue sticks 1/2 yard of black faux fur Polyester fiberfill Gray shirt and leggings or sweatpants Large safety pin
Step-by-Step Directions
There’s no need to sneak about in this adorable DIY costume. In three easy steps—you’ll have your own little nocturnal creature.
Step 1: Make the Collar
Trace a collar pattern onto folded gray faux fur; cut out. Trace a collar pattern onto folded tan fabric for lining; cut out. Pin collar pieces with right sides together. Insert black velvet ribbon strips between the layers at the corner of 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; stitch the opening closed.
Step 2: Make the Ears and Mask
Trace two ear patterns on gray faux fur; cut out. Trace two ear patterns on tan fabric; cut out. With right sides together, pin together a gray faux fur ear and a tan fabric ear. Sew together, leaving the straight edge open. Turn ear right side out. Repeat to make a second ear. Fold inside the bottom corner of each ear toward the center as indicated on the pattern; stitch in place. Cut two 1-inch-wide strips from black suede. Wrap a strip around the headband ($5, Target) where each ear will be placed. Hot-glue the ears to the suede wraps. Trace the mask pattern onto folded black suede; cut out.
Step 3: Make the Tail
Cut two 4½×10-inch strips each from black and gray faux fur. Alternating colors, sew the long edges of strips together; fold crosswise. Trace tail pattern on sewn faux fur tail base; cut out. Fold the tail in half with right sides together. Sew together the long edges leaving the wide end open. Turn right side out. Stuff tail firmly with polyester fiberfill ($6, Walmart); stitch the opening closed. Pin the tail to the bottom of the costume shirt.
