[Hinamatsuri] Handmade Costume Ideas: Perfect for First Festival and Girls’ Day Celebrations!
Hinamatsuri is a major event for girls, isn’t it?
Many families probably celebrate it every year, wishing for their children’s health and growth.
In this article, we’ll share handmade costume ideas we recommend for Hinamatsuri!
We’ve gathered a variety of ideas, including hakama-style rompers perfect for a baby’s first festival, easy-to-wear apron dresses, and kimonos that even toddlers can wear.
If you want to prepare a special outfit for Hinamatsuri or are looking for Hina doll–themed costumes you can use for performances and the like, please take a look for inspiration.
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[Hinamatsuri] Handmade Costume Ideas: Celebrate the First Seasonal Festival and the Peach Festival! (1–10)
Hakama romper
Perfect for babies who are still in the snuggly-sleep stage! Here’s a romper-style hakama.
Normally the kimono top and hakama are separate, but since this is a romper, the kimono and hakama are attached, and you can put it on and take it off just by closing the front.
There are no ties—everything fastens with snap buttons, which is really handy.
And despite that, it still looks very polished, so try finding a Japanese-patterned fabric that suits your child and give it a go.
With this design, you can quickly change a diaper when it feels uncomfortable, so your baby might even smile for the camera!
[For ages 0–3] Baby kimono
![[For ages 0–3] Baby kimono](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_6sxHWy7BdQ/sddefault.jpg)
Kids in traditional Japanese clothing with a decorative fukusa cloth are so cute, aren’t they? Here, we’re introducing how to make a baby kimono designed to be worn with a fukusa.
There’s no lining, so it’s intended mainly for photos, but it’s absolutely adorable—be sure to check it out.
Cut the pieces from your favorite fabric, sew them together, add a decorative collar, then do the waist tucks and shoulder tucks to finish.
If you leave a bit of extra room here, you might be able to adjust it so your child can wear it next year, too.
Imagine how cute your little one will look and give it a try!
apron dress
How about making an apron dress that you can put on and take off in a snap? Many children wear traditional outfits for Hinamatsuri, but kimono can be hard to move in, and plenty of kids don’t like them.
This apron dress goes right over regular clothes, so your child might wear it without fuss.
If you use a Japanese-patterned fabric and trim the frills with white lace, it’ll look cute and give off a kimono-style vibe.
Plus, even after Hinamatsuri, it’s great for pretend play or helping out around the house.
Highly recommended!
Hakama-style pants [70–90 cm]
![Hakama-style pants [70–90 cm]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e0i8DGz7O1w/sddefault.jpg)
If your child isn’t comfortable wearing a traditional hakama, how about making these hakama-style pants? They have an elastic waistband, making them easy to put on and take off, and since they’re mostly like regular clothing, they won’t restrict movement much.
While there is a step to create tucks, the basic process is simple: sew together the four pant pieces and the waistband, then thread the elastic through.
If you have the time, try making a ribbon as well.
Using colors like burgundy or navy will make them look more like a hakama, especially when paired with a kimono.
Hakama-style bib
For a baby’s first seasonal festival celebration, you want to dress them in something cute.
However, for a newborn, putting on a full outfit can be difficult.
In that case, how about making this hakama-style bib? It’s shaped like a bib, but the top half looks like a kimono and the bottom half like hakama.
If you make it yourself, you can choose the fabric, so why not find a Japanese-style pattern that suits your child and give it a try? This way, even a tiny baby can look stylish without any fuss!