Handmade costume ideas recommended for sports day

A hat made with colored poly

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Animal hats

[A Hat You Can Use at Nursery School] Easy-to-Understand How-To Guide (Recommended Age: 0–1 year)

Watching them dance in hats is sure to warm your heart! Here are some animal hat ideas.

These hats are perfect when your dance music evokes animals or when you want to highlight the children’s cuteness.

You’ll need cardstock, scissors, crepe paper, a stapler, colored construction paper, double-sided tape, and elastic cord.

Since the main materials are cardstock and crepe paper instead of fabric, there’s no need for tasks like finishing threads—very convenient! Try adjusting the shapes to match the animals you have in mind.

Lace paper tiara

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[Handmade Tiara ❤︎] Materials: design paper (lace), lace paper (optional), pipe cleaners, glue, and decorations like sparkly stickers as you like.#RolePlayingPrincessPlaying princess#PrincessPlay#Pretend play

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Let’s make a princess-style tiara using lace paper doilies you can even find at 100-yen shops.

Combining a round doily with a square doily folded into a triangle gives a more luxurious finish.

If you sandwich a chenille stem (pipe cleaner) in the middle, it’s easier to wear on your head and helps keep its shape.

Decorate with sparkly stickers or rhinestone stickers for an even more glamorous look, and you’re done.

A tiara perfect for princess pretend play is fun to make and fun to enjoy afterward, too.

Give it a try!

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happi (traditional Japanese festival coat)

A happi coat is perfect for dances and cheering at sports festivals.

Do you think making one sounds difficult? The basics of making a happi are simply sewing together fabric pieces that you’ve cut into parts! Since a happi uses mostly straight lines, the process is very simple—in fact, it’s easier than you might think.

For a sports festival outfit, matching iron-on prints or a touch of embroidery can look great! You can also use leftover fabric to make small accessories like headbands or tenugui towels to boost the festive spirit.

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Yosakoi-style kimono

Yosakoi really boosts the festive mood.

If you’re performing Yosakoi at a school sports day, wearing matching costumes will make it even more exciting! If you’ll only use them for the event, how about Yosakoi costumes made from colored plastic bags? Plastic bags are very light, so you can move your body freely! Cut openings for the arms and neck in the bag, then make a straight cut down the center of the front panel.

Finish the front edges with vinyl tape and it’s done.

You can make it look even more splendid by using different colored bags for each team or class and decorating with sparkly tape or other festive materials!

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school uniform (male); gakuran

The school uniform jacket known from cheering squads—the gakuran.

For a sports day or athletics festival, why not put some spirit into it and make one by hand? It may take some effort, but a handmade gakuran will surely become a cherished memory and something you grow attached to.

Start by creating a pattern and cutting the fabric.

Sew the body first, then move on to the finer details.

The stand-up collar, a hallmark of the gakuran, may be the trickiest part.

Attach the buttons, sew on the sleeves, and you’re done! For a bold, dignified look, try adding shoulder pads as a finishing touch.

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Yukata dress

Amy’s Yukata Dress Project: Let’s make a yukata dress with colored plastic bags ☆ Amy’s Atelier

Why not try making a yukata dress that takes advantage of the translucent look of colored vinyl bags? This costume can faithfully express the silhouette and color of a yukata, making it perfect for vibrant singing and dancing.

Cut the colored vinyl bags and create the top and skirt separately.

Add patterns like petals or stars to give it a traditional Japanese feel.

Next, craft an obijime and hair accessories to complete the yukata dress.

It’s an outfit that also pairs well with choreography set to smooth, flowing songs.

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