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?
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Cute and easy with 100-yen shop items! Handmade Christmas costume ideas for kids (11–20)
reindeer headband
Here’s how to make a cute reindeer headband using materials from a 100-yen shop! You’ll need felt, a headband, thread, stuffing, and decorations like ribbons.
First, cut four felt pieces in the shape of reindeer antlers, sew them together in pairs, and stuff them.
Sew the antlers onto the headband, then make reindeer ears from felt.
Sew the ears onto the headband as well, and finish by adding decorations like ribbons.
It’s also recommended to attach your favorite mascot or other charms—they make it extra cute!
Rapunzel-style Santa hat
Here’s how to make a Rapunzel-style Santa hat! You’ll need felt, thread, yarn, a pom-pom, a hot glue gun, and more.
First, cut the felt into a quarter-circle and sew it together.
Turn it inside out, then sew on the pom-pom.
Next, take nine strands of yarn and braid them.
Finally, use a hot glue gun or wood glue to attach the braided yarn, feather boa pipe cleaners, and artificial flowers, and you’re done! Making the pom-pom by hand is also recommended.
Remake an adult Santa costume for kids!
How about remaking a dollar-store adult Santa Claus costume into a kids’ version? You’ll need an adult-sized Santa costume, needle, thread, elastic, black cord, fabric glue, a hot glue gun, decorations, ribbon, and a tulle skirt if you have one.
First, cut off the skirt portion.
Sew elastic into the top part so it fits a child snugly.
Use the black cord to make shoulder straps.
Attach the cut hem and decorations with a hot glue gun or fabric glue.
Next, sew elastic into the skirt portion as well.
If you have a tulle skirt, sew it together on the inside.
Add a ribbon to the skirt, and you’re done!
Angel’s wings
You can handcraft very cute angel wings! The materials are: two sheets of white felt, a wing template, two hangers, long white socks, white bias tape, thick elastic cord, and a glue gun or wood glue.
First, fold the felt in half and use the template to cut out 75 feathers.
Cut the ends of the hangers with wire cutters, then cut off the top part of the long white socks and slip them over the hangers.
Wrap the sock tips with tape and shape them into wings.
Make two of these, place the elastic in the middle, and secure it with tape.
Finally, use a glue gun or wood glue to attach the felt feathers on both sides, and you’re done!
Drain Net Tutu
Let’s make a cute Christmas tutu using drain nets! You’ll need 60 drain nets, elastic, and decorations.
First, fold back the bottom part of each net and make a slit.
Form the elastic into a loop sized to your child’s waist.
Place the elastic on the net, with the elastic running along both the top and bottom edges of the slit, then flip the net through the slit to secure it around the elastic.
Repeat this process.
If you pack the nets tightly, the tutu will have more volume and look extra cute.
Once the tutu shape is done, add decorations like ribbons, and it’s complete!
Christmas tree style
Perfect for Christmas! Here’s how to make a cute costume that turns you into a Christmas tree! Materials: green felt, a green towel, hook-and-loop fastener, beads, lace tape, and cotton.
First, use the downloadable patterns for the hat and tie to trace and cut them from the felt.
Next, layer the felt over the towel and cut them to the same size.
Make two sets and sew the towel and felt together.
Turn it right side out so the felt is on the outside and shape it into the hat.
For the tie, do the same: match the felt and towel, cut to the pattern, and sew.
Finally, decorate with lace tape and beads, and you’re done!
Easy and cute with 100-yen shop items! DIY Christmas costume ideas for kids (21–30)
How to knit a Santa hat for a baby
Let’s crochet a small Santa hat—perfect even as a baby costume—using a crochet hook and yarn.
We’ll start from the tip of the hat and gradually increase the width so it takes on the classic hat shape.
To keep the shape neat, pay close attention to which row the stitch counts change, and proceed accordingly.
The look will also vary depending on when you switch from red to white yarn, so it’s important to keep the finished design in mind as you work.
