[Part 2] Handmade Halloween Costumes and Items for Babies

Origami Ribbon Headband

[Halloween Origami] How to Make Kiki’s Ribbon from Kiki’s Delivery Service – Ribbon Origami Headband Masquerade

Let’s make a ribbon headband using origami! First, cut the origami paper in half.

Stack the two pieces, fold them in half lengthwise to make a long rectangle, then unfold.

Fold the top and bottom edges in to meet the center crease, slide the pieces to extend the length, secure with tape, fold in half again to make it long and narrow, and glue it together.

The base is done! For the ribbon, stack two sheets of origami, cut off one quarter, then accordion-fold the remaining piece.

Tape the center and fan it out to form the ribbon shape.

Fold the cut-off strip into a long narrow piece and wrap it around the center together with the base.

Finally, punch holes in both ends of the base, thread a rubber band through, and your ribbon headband is complete!

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Pumpkins made with colored plastic bags

Can you make a Halloween pumpkin costume without sewing?! Easy colored-plastic-bag costume, also great for recitals and school plays!

Here’s how to make a pumpkin costume that you can even use for a recital.

Prepare colored plastic bags, a pumpkin face, tape, and vinyl tape.

Cut the plastic bag at the top and bottom; at the top, cut out the neckline and sleeve openings.

For the skirt at the bottom, use vinyl tape to create gathers.

Once the top and bottom are ready, attach them together with double-sided tape.

Round off the edges of the plastic bag as you cut, and make the gathered pumpkin collar a focal point.

Stick the pumpkin face wherever you like, add a ribbon at the waist, and you’re done.

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Halloween vest

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Here’s how to make a Halloween vest.

You’ll cut felt into the shape of the vest you want, but it can be tricky without a pattern.

In that case, try making a pattern using the method shown in the video.

Sandwich a child’s piece of clothing inside a clear file, trace the clothing with a pen from above, and cut along the lines with scissors.

That completes your pattern—super simple! Next, place the pattern on the felt and cut two identical pieces for the front and back.

If you leave a little extra room at the shoulders and waist, it will be easier to put on and take off.

Sew the two pieces together, then cut down the center of the back with scissors.

Attach buttons or hook-and-loop tape there to make it easy to put on and take off.

Finally, decorate it however you like, and you’re done!

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Halloween cape

Easy at the 100-yen shop♪ Recommended costume for Halloween! How to make a ghost cape

Here’s how to make an orange cape that will make Halloween even more fun.

Prepare an orange drawstring bag, a jack-o’-lantern face, and masking tape.

First, round off the bottom of the drawstring bag with a cut.

Remove the drawstring, and, paying attention to the bag’s top and bottom, stick the face wherever you like.

Finally, thread just one string through, attach tape to both ends, and your cape is complete.

It’s also great for taking commemorative Halloween photos.

The steps are simple, so give it a try!

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Kintaro Made with Felt

First Halloween as ‘Kintarō’!? How the teachers reacted when we went to daycare in costume [Age 1]

Let’s make a costume of the very strong Kintaro.

You can make it with felt and string! When you think of Kintaro, you picture his distinctive apron-like outfit, right? We’ll make this apron out of red felt.

Place a red square of felt so that a corner points upward, and sew a piece of felt cut into a rectangle about 5 cm long onto the very top corner.

Once that’s done, you’ll attach a string around the neck for adjustment, so please sew on the string as well.

Next, to tie a string at the back around the waist, sew strings onto the left and right corners, too.

Finally, cut out the gold character and circle from felt, and attach them in the center of the costume with fabric adhesive to finish.

If you make a toy axe as a prop, it’ll look even more like an authentic Kintaro!

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Skirt made from plastic bags

Perfect for a Halloween costume! Easy DIY skirt made from a black trash bag

Here’s an introduction to a cute handmade skirt that’s perfect for Halloween.

Prepare ten 45-liter black bags and some elastic for the waist.

Tie the elastic into a loop to fit the child’s waist.

Then tie the black bags onto the elastic one by one.

After tying on ten bags, your adorable skirt is complete! For small children, you can adjust the size of the black bags before tying them, and it’s also fun to transform into a black cat and wear the black skirt.

The instructions are simple and easy to follow, so if you’re unsure about what costume to make, give this a try!

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Easy Costumes with Colored Plastic Bags – Perfect for Halloween, Recitals, and School Plays!

We’ll show you how to make a cute costume using colored plastic bags.

Prepare colored plastic bags, vinyl tape, and glitter tape.

Cut the bag into top and bottom pieces; for the top, it’s best to use a child’s everyday clothing as a reference to get the sizing right.

For the skirt portion, the key is to stretch the vinyl tape as you attach it so it creates gathers.

Once both the top and bottom are finished, stick them together, then decorate the collar with origami paper.

Your adorable Halloween costume is complete!

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