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[Childcare] Sports day costume ideas: easy-to-make outfits

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Dance costumes are a must for nursery and kindergarten sports days! When kids wear cute outfits, they get excited and dance with energy.

The theme of the dance also comes across clearly to parents.

Here, we’ll introduce a variety of costume ideas.

Making costumes for the whole class can be tough, but it’s easy if you use colored plastic bags or nonwoven fabric.

With some fun customization, you can create even more appealing outfits.

Make wonderful costumes that get the children excited, and enjoy the sports day!

[Childcare] Sports Day costume ideas: easy-to-make outfits (41–50)

pumpkin pants

[Handmade Costume] I tried making pumpkin pants with colored poly bags!

pumpkin pants

These are pumpkin-style shorts made using colored plastic bags.

First, use double-sided tape to create casings for the waist and leg elastics on a plastic bag that’s been cut in half.

When making the crotch area, it’s recommended to reinforce it with cellophane tape in addition to double-sided tape.

A key point is that simply changing the bag’s color or adding patterns lets you represent various animals.

The fluffy look is soothing and makes for a costume idea that brings smiles to children’s faces.

Check out this costume that you can make without a sewing machine or patterns.

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trousers

[Preschool Teacher] Easy to Make!! How to Make Performance Pants from Plastic Bags ✨ [Nursery School / Kindergarten]

trousers

Here’s an idea for making pants costumes by repurposing plastic bags.

First, prepare a pants pattern that matches the child’s clothing size and cut out colored plastic bags.

Next, place the pieces on top of colored cellophane tape and press with an iron to form the pants.

Add decorations like masking tape and pom-poms to create a festive look.

Finish by threading an elastic cord through the folded waistband.

Try making these costumes for sports day so the children can move their legs freely.

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ninja

[Newspaper Play] “Newspaper Ninja” (Costume)

ninja

Ninjas are traditional Japanese characters that are also popular overseas.

Let’s make costumes that match unique songs and dances! Place the prepared colored plastic bag with the bottom side facing up, and tape on the collar piece.

Next, use scissors to cut openings for the head and sleeves as well as shape the collar, and you’re done.

By adjusting the bag’s size and color, you can enjoy a variety of arrangements.

You might also create matching accessories like a hood for the head or shuriken.

These costumes suit a wide range of events, from sports day songs and dances to various other activities.

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pannier

[Easy ★ Tulle Skirt] No-sew petticoat for dance recitals, costumes (nursery school / kindergarten)

pannier

A petticoat creates a beautiful silhouette by spreading out a skirt or dress.

Why not make a no-sew tulle skirt costume for the upcoming sports day? First, cut the soft tulle you’ve prepared to match your child’s length.

Next, tie it onto an elastic waistband—and you’re done.

Adding buttons or a zipper and sewing it with a machine will make it more durable.

We also recommend adding a glamorous touch, such as decorating the finished costume with ribbons.

It’s a costume idea that uses lightweight materials to match the lively, active movements of children.

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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.

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firefighter

Costume ideas for firefighters who work to protect people’s lives.

How about creating cool outfits that match kids giving their all in various events? For the helmet, line a bowl-shaped container with aluminum foil and attach a colored plastic bag.

Make the body cape by using a colored plastic bag fitted with a zipper.

Use silver or gray colored plastic bags to represent firefighters.

You can also expand the concept with ideas like a game where kids put out illustrations of flames.

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One Piece

Easy one-piece dress with colored plastic bags

One Piece

A dress is a timeless fashion staple and is often worn in all kinds of situations.

Let’s create outfits that are perfect for children attending daycare or kindergarten! First, cut a colored plastic bag into top and bottom pieces.

It’s best to mark the areas to cut beforehand and then cut them in order.

Once you have the dress silhouette, attach a strip of tape stretched horizontally to the top of the skirt to create a gathered effect, and you’re done.

Try making dresses that inspire free ideas—like wearing matching colors for a unified look.

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In conclusion

We introduced costume ideas for preschool sports festivals using popular plastic bags and tulle.

These costumes, which can be easily made from familiar materials, are not only easy to move in but also wonderfully eye-catching.

Let’s create sports day outfits together that will make the children shine even brighter as they dance and compete.

We hope this helps you make some wonderful memories.