Cute and Easy with 100-Yen-Shop Items! DIY Christmas Costume Ideas for Kids
“I want to try making a Christmas costume for my child, but it seems difficult…” If you feel that way, you’re not alone! The truth is, you can easily make Christmas costumes using materials from the 100-yen shop.
In this article, we’ll share cute costume ideas—like Santa, reindeer, and angels—that kids will love.
You can make them with felt, faux fur, and other materials that are easy to find at 100-yen stores, so even those who aren’t confident in sewing can give it a try.
Why not create a one-of-a-kind handmade outfit and make special Christmas memories?
Easy and cute with 100-yen shop items! Handmade Christmas costume ideas for kids (1–10)
Rompers Santa
This is a romper-style Santa outfit made from felt fabric that’s easy for beginners to handle.
The crotch opens with hook-and-loop fasteners, making it a perfect idea for children who still need diaper changes.
To make it, simply cut out the front and back pieces, sew them together, thread elastic through the leg openings, and attach hook-and-loop fasteners at the crotch.
Since there are no sleeves, you can leave the edges raw and finish it quickly and easily.
If raw edges bother you, fold the neckline and armholes inward and sew them.
Pair it with a white bib and a Santa hat.
Christmas skirt made with a drawstring bag
https://www.tiktok.com/@rinmama_handmade/video/7449387414688222471Introducing a no-sew skirt idea! All you need is a Christmas-themed drawstring bag.
First, remove the cord from the bag and unpick the seams to make it a single piece of fabric.
Take out any loose threads, then cut it in half along the fold.
Use fabric double-sided tape to join the fabric into a tube and form the skirt shape.
Finally, fold the waistband inward and thread elastic through to finish.
It’s amazing that you can make such a cute Christmas costume with just this! If you prepare drawstring bags with different designs, it will look like a lovely patchwork.
Santa hat
If you want to boost the Christmas spirit, why not try making a handmade Santa hat? Even if crafting feels difficult, you can easily make one using items from a 100-yen shop.
For example, felt and fleece are beginner-friendly materials, so they’re recommended! Cut the fabric into a hat shape, sew one seam, then fold up the bottom edge and sew all the way around—that’s it.
Adding boa or faux fur to the brim or a yarn pom-pom on the tip will make it extra cute! With a handmade Santa hat, you can enjoy a fun and memorable Christmas, too.
Reindeer cape and skirt
https://www.tiktok.com/@yui.yui_maaaaaru/video/7309361177639931154Here’s how to make a reindeer costume out of felt! You’ll need brown felt, faux fur fabric, a needle, thread, and decorations.
First, cut two dress-shaped pieces of felt to your child’s size and sew them together.
A sewing machine makes it faster.
Next, make the skirt hem with the faux fur fabric.
Sew two pieces of the faux fur together with the wrong sides out, then turn it right side out and sew it to the hem of the skirt.
If you make a matching hat the same way, it’ll look super cute.
Adding your favorite ribbons or making reindeer antlers out of felt for decoration is also recommended.
Santa poncho with hood
This is a Santa poncho with a hood, perfect for Christmas events at kindergartens and daycare centers.
Why not make it on a budget using large sheets of felt you can find at 100-yen shops? Another plus is that ponchos can be worn by children of a wide range of ages.
You make the poncho section and the hood separately, then sew them together at the neckline at the end.
Adding pom-poms to the tip of the hat and the ties makes it even cuter! Also, attaching snaps at the cuffs to fasten them will keep the poncho from flapping around and make it easier for your child to wear.
Santa bib
I’ll show you how to make a very cute Santa Claus bib! The materials are red, black, white, and yellow felt, decorative pom-poms, hook-and-loop fastener, and a bib.
First, trace the bib onto the red felt and cut it out.
Next, cut the black felt into a 2.5 cm strip to make the belt.
Cut the yellow felt into a 3.5 cm by 4 cm rectangle, then cut out a smaller square from the center to make the buckle.
Cut the white felt into a collar shape, then sew each piece onto the bib.
Attach the decorative pom-pom buttons, sew the hook-and-loop fastener at the neck, and you’re done!
Santa and reindeer hat
Why not make simple, cute Santa and reindeer hats for your Christmas party? Attach tape to both ends of the cut-out illustration pieces to stick them together.
With the face at the front, punch two holes on the left and right, tie on an elastic string, and you’re done.
You can also draw your own original fan-shaped Santa or reindeer illustrations as a template.
With beady eyes and round noses as their trademark, these hats are perfect for Christmas.
They’re easy to make and fun for all ages, from kids to adults, so give these party hats a try!
[Remake a 100-yen costume] Santa romper for babies
![[Remake a 100-yen costume] Santa romper for babies](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8SREsud9QH0/sddefault.jpg)
Let’s make a cute Christmas outfit for your baby using items from the 100-yen shop! You’ll need a toddler-sized Santa outfit, thread, a needle, hook-and-loop adhesive tape, and a tailor’s chalk pen.
First, turn the hat inside out and sew it to fit your baby’s head.
Next, turn the clothing inside out, cut it to match your baby’s romper, and sew it.
Cut the skirt portion into a pants shape.
Turn everything right side out.
Make a slit on the back and attach the hook-and-loop tape, and you’re done! You can finish it in about an hour, so give it a try.
It’s super cute!
Felt Santa dress
If you use large felt sheets from the 100-yen shop, you can make a child-sized Santa dress! Start with a sleeveless dress as the base and attach the sleeves afterward.
It’s best to sew on the Santa belt and neckline decorations to the front bodice in advance.
You can freely customize it—sleeves or no sleeves, shorter sleeves, and so on—to suit your child’s size and preferences.
Felt is easy to work with but doesn’t stretch, so it might not be the most comfortable to wear.
Still, it’ll look undeniably cute as a handmade Christmas costume for kids, so give it a try!
Easy Christmas Cape
Here’s a Christmas cape you can easily make with 100-yen store items! It’s perfect for kids to dress up.
First, fold a square-cut piece of felt in half, round off the corners, and also round the neck area while it’s folded.
Next, sew the shoulder area on a diagonal, then cut straight down the center of only the top overlapping layer, and round the hem.
Attach a snap at the neckline, decorate with ribbons or pom-poms, and you’re done! Adjust the size to fit your child’s body.