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[Daycare/Preschool] Let’s Make Handmade Hinamatsuri Costumes! An Idea Collection You’ll Want to Copy

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I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

As Hinamatsuri approaches, many people may be getting costumes ready for events at daycare and preschools.

Even if you look for ready-made outfits, you might not find a design you like or you may be concerned about the price.

In such cases, handmade costumes are a great option.

In this article, we’ve gathered ideas for handmade costumes perfect for Hinamatsuri.

You’ll find a variety of approaches, including pieces you can easily make without patterns and ones that make use of colored plastic bags.

Create a one-of-a-kind outfit tailored to your child’s body shape and taste!

[Daycare] Let's make handmade Hina Matsuri costumes! An idea collection you'll want to copy (21–30)

princess dress

[For Children] How to Make a Disney Princess Dress! Creating Patterns from Ready-Made Clothes [All Sizes Supported]

princess dress

If she wears a princess-style dress—the kind every girl dreams of—she’ll really stand out at the Hinamatsuri festival! When drafting a pattern, it’s best to use items your child actually wears, like a dress or T-shirt.

Once the pattern is ready, prepare fabrics in colors and prints that match the image of the princess she wants to be, and start making the dress.

Incorporate tulle and lace ribbons to finish it as a cute, princess-like dress.

Using plenty of tulle for the skirt will give it an extra fluffy look!

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pure white romper

I tried making a pure white romper. #handmade #babyGirl #romper #babyClothes #handmadeBabyClothes

pure white romper

Hina dolls depict traditional wedding scenes from the past.

So how about celebrating Hinamatsuri with a pure white romper, like a modern wedding dress or a white uchikake worn at contemporary weddings? Once you cut the fabric for each part, simply sew them together.

Add larger frills to the sleeves.

Insert elastic at the legs, and attach snap buttons at the crotch and the back to finish! The back snaps can be replaced with Velcro if you prefer.

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Kimono you can make without a pattern

[No Pattern] How to Make a Kimono

Kimono you can make without a pattern

When children see hina doll displays, many of them probably admire the kimono the dolls are wearing.

This kimono is a perfect costume for Hinamatsuri and can be made without a pattern.

Choose the fabric you want to use, place the collar pieces right sides together, pin them to keep them from shifting, and sew.

Sew the shoulders, both sides, and sleeves of the front and back bodice pieces.

Pin and sew the centers of the sleeves and bodice, and it will start to take the shape of a kimono.

Finally, sew the bodice and collar together to finish.

It’s also recommended for those who want to make and complete it quickly.

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How to make a kimono

How to make a kimono [for cosplay costumes]

How to make a kimono

Kimonos can be quite expensive when you decide to buy one, right? If you’re thinking it’s a bit much to purchase one just for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day), why not try making one yourself? This idea uses no lining; you simply cut out the bodice, sleeves, and collar pieces and do a quick stitch with a sewing machine, making it beginner-friendly for anyone trying kimono-making for the first time.

It’s simple, yet it still results in a proper kimono shape, which is a nice bonus.

Pick a fabric with a pattern you like and tailor it to your child’s height.

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Hakama made from pants patterns

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Let me introduce hakama that are perfect for the male hina doll (Obina).

If you wear this outfit, you might just become the Obina yourself.

Sketch the pattern directly onto the fabric, cut it to shape, then layer the pieces and sew them together.

After sewing the inseam, move on to the front.

For the back, place black fabric as a backing, sew it on, and attach hook-and-loop fasteners.

Be mindful of the fasteners’ orientation.

Thread elastic through the ankle area of the hakama.

When making the obi ties, pressing the seam with an iron is recommended.

Adjust the obi ties to fit the body shape.

Once everything is complete, enjoy getting into the Hinamatsuri spirit.

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