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[Easy and Ready to Go!] A Fun Collection of DIY Mickey Costume Ideas
A Mickey costume that’s perfect for Halloween and costume parties.Buying one at a store can be pricey, and it’s hard to find the perfect size… So here, we’re sharing handmade ideas to solve those problems.Packed with easy-to-make ideas using everyday materials, like red shorts with cute buttons and a black T-shirt with a yellow tie!One of the best things about DIY is that you can remake it to fit your child as they grow.Have fun making it together and create a one-of-a-kind Mickey costume!
[Quick and Easy!] A Fun Collection of DIY Mickey Costume Ideas (1–10)
Jamboree Mickey lady
Let’s make a Jamboree Mickey costume.
For the skirt, use the fabric adhesive called “Sewing Jozu” so you can assemble it without sewing by applying tape.
For the vest, cut the sleeves off a hoodie and add piping around the armholes.
For the chest patch, first attach felt and then apply rhinestones using tweezers and a toothpick.
The rhinestone work seems like it will be the most time-consuming part.
Going to Disneyland in a handmade costume really boosts your excitement and makes great memories, so be sure to give it a try!
baby headband
Let’s try making a Minnie headband for a baby.
Since Disneyland doesn’t sell baby-sized headbands, it’s a good idea to make one and bring it.
First, make the ears out of felt.
Attach batting (domette) with glue to give the ears firmness.
Stuff some craft cotton inside.
Next, cut the bow from red fabric and fill it with cotton.
After stuffing and sewing it closed, add the center piece to shape it into a bow.
Attach all the parts to the base, sew on elastic lace, and it’s done.
Mickey pants
Speaking of Mickey Mouse, he wears red shorts, right? They’re a must-have item when dressing up as Mickey for Halloween and the like.
So let’s try making Mickey shorts by hand! Use a shorts pattern to sew red pants, then create white buttons out of white fabric and stitch them onto the front as an accent.
Finally, make Mickey’s tail from black fabric and attach it to the back of the shorts, and you’re done! Mickey’s legs are black, and many people will wear black tights or pants on the day.
It’s recommended to make the shorts a slightly roomy size!
How to make an origami headband
Let’s try making Mickey and Minnie headbands out of origami.
Using origami, you can finish them quickly, and you could even make them at your hotel.
First, prepare four sheets of black origami paper, which often goes unused.
Two will be for the base and two for the ears.
Once you’ve made the ears, insert them into the base and secure them with tape.
After taping, glue the base, close it, and connect the ends.
That completes Mickey.
For Minnie, add a bow.
Fold a red bow and tuck it under one of the ears to finish.
Handmade Mickey Pumpkin Costume
https://www.tiktok.com/@mama.kacchi/video/7280151858088381697Let’s customize a baby pumpkin costume you bought from an online store to make a Mickey Pumpkin.
The only additional materials you’ll need are two sheets of orange and yellow felt.
Using photos of Mickey Pumpkins for reference, first create a rough pattern and cut out two ears from the orange felt.
Since the ears are large, it’s best to sew them on.
Next, make patterns for the eyes, nose, and mouth, cut those from the yellow felt, and attach them with fabric glue.
Having an existing base makes customizing easy, doesn’t it?
Mickey-style Santa hat
Let’s make a Mickey-style Santa hat.
It has a bell attached, and it jingles too.
First, use a pattern to cut out the red main part of the hat.
Next, cut out four ear pieces; sew them together, turn them inside out, and insert a foam sheet as the core.
Sandwich the ears into the red hat and sew them in, then turn the hat right side out.
Finally, attach an ornament and a bell, and fix them to the tip of the hat with a hot glue gun to finish.
Just having those black ears instantly brings Mickey to mind, doesn’t it? It’s simple, so give it a try!
Pumpkin shorts made with 100-yen store felt
Here’s an idea for making pumpkin-style shorts using felt from a 100-yen shop.
In this method, you cut the pieces by dividing the shorts into left and right sides, then attach them at the crotch at the end.
You’ll need a sewing machine, but since it’s just a matter of cutting and doing a few quick stitches, it’s very easy.
If you want to make Mickey-style shorts, try using red felt for the shorts, white for the button parts, and black to make a tail.
If the costume will only be worn for one day, buying a ready-made one can feel wasteful, so please use this idea as a reference.
Jamboree Mickey ear headband
https://www.tiktok.com/@ainoerix/video/7283428763713473793Let’s make a headband that matches a Jamboree Mickey costume.
Speaking of the Jamboree Mickey dancer’s outfit, the tricolor colors give it a fresh look, right? With that image in mind, I made Mickey ears in tricolor.
Use a white base, add tricolor ribbons and sequins, and finish by decorating the center with a red bow.
The original dancer doesn’t wear a headband, but adding one makes the look even cuter and draws more attention.
Remake a T-shirt in a tuxedo style
https://www.instagram.com/p/ByNUKaPpblN/Tailcoat costumes inspired by Mickey Mouse are very popular.
They look really cool, but it’s hard for kids to wear a full costume for a long time, right? In that case, how about arranging a T-shirt to look like a tailcoat? Just buy a plain white T-shirt, cut a shiny fabric like satin into a vest-style tailcoat shape, and attach it to the T-shirt.
As long as you measure the size properly, it’s easier than you might think.
Pin a yellow bow tie to the chest of the T-shirt, too!
Tuxedo Mickey
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo_YcV0A_KZ/A tailcoat is surely one of the essential ideas for a Mickey costume, isn’t it? Wear red pants with a white shirt and a jacket that’s longer only in the back, and add a yellow bow tie as an accent.
Making it from scratch might be tough, but you could buy an off-the-rack jacket and attach just the tails yourself.
If you buy red pants and sew on white buttons, they’ll instantly become Mickey’s pants! It’s a costume that pays attention not only to the outfit but also to accessories like a top hat and a cane.