Handmade costume ideas recommended for sports day
At events like school sports days, such as dance performances and cheer battles, it’s common to wear special costumes instead of just gym uniforms.
When you put on an outfit that’s different from your usual gym clothes, it naturally boosts your energy and performance.
In this article, we’ll introduce handmade costume ideas that are perfect for sports day.
We’ve gathered a variety of DIY ideas, from pieces you can wear over your gym uniform as an accent to full-body coordinated outfits.
Even items that look difficult can often be made easily depending on the materials you use, so give it a try!
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Handmade Costume Ideas Recommended for Sports Day (21–30)
Witch’s cloak
Have you ever wanted to become a witch? If so, try making a witch’s cloak.
What you’ll need are a large colored trash bag, glitter tape, double-sided tape, and so on.
Layer the colored trash bags and cut the hem into a jagged shape to give it a witch-like look.
Thread elastic through the inside and fasten it with double-sided tape to complete the skirt.
Make the top out of a trash bag as well.
Once the main pieces are done, add decorations with glitter tape.
If you also make a magic wand to carry with it, the witchy vibe will be even stronger.
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.
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!
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.
Yukata dress
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.
