Have you ever wanted to dress up as the mischievous feline from Dr. Seuss’s beloved children’s book, The Cat in the Hat? Well, now you can with this step-by-step DIY guide on creating your very own Cat in the Hat costume!
Materials:
– Black and white striped shirt
– Black pants or leggings
– Red bowtie
– White, black and red felt
– Black headband (optional)
– Hot glue gun or fabric glue
– White gloves (optional)
Step-by-Step Guide:
Step 1: Create the hat
1. Trace a circle that’s about the same size as your head onto the white felt.
2. Cut the circle out and then cut a slit around the edge of the circle.
3. Roll the felt into a cone shape and glue the edges together with hot glue or fabric glue.
4. Cut out a brim from the red felt and glue it to the bottom of the hat.
5. Cut out some white felt and glue it onto the top of the hat, creating the iconic Cat in the Hat stripes.
Step 2: Make the bowtie
1. Cut out a square piece of red felt.
2. Fold the felt in half diagonally to create a triangle shape.
3. Fold the top of the triangle down to create a rectangular shape at the top.
4. Flip the felt over and fold the bottom corners to the center of the rectangle and glue them in place.
5. Glue a small piece of white felt onto the center of the bowtie.
Step 3: Create the belly
1. Cut a large circle out of the white felt.
2. Cut a smaller circle out of the red felt, roughly half the size of the white circle.
3. Cut out some black felt to create the stripes on the belly.
4. Glue the black stripes onto the white felt in a vertical pattern.
5. Glue the red circle onto the center of the white circle, and then glue the completed belly onto the front of the shirt.
Step 4: Put it all together
1. Put on the black and white striped shirt and black pants or leggings.
2. Wear the hat and bowtie and adjust them to your liking.
3. If you have a black headband, you can glue the ears onto the headband and wear it to give your costume a more authentic touch.
4. Finish off the outfit by wearing white gloves, if desired.
DIY Cat in the Hat Costume Tips:
– If you don’t want to glue the stripes onto the white felt for the belly, you can use black fabric paint instead.
– Make sure to leave enough time for the glue to dry before wearing the costume.
– If you don’t have a black and white striped shirt, you can create your own by using black fabric paint or tape to make the stripes on a plain white shirt.
FAQs:
Q. Can I use a pre-made hat instead of making one?
A. Yes, you can buy a red and white striped top hat and decorate it with the white felt to create the Cat in the Hat look.
Q. Do I need to use a bowtie or can I use a regular tie?
A. While a bowtie is more traditional for the Cat in the Hat look, you can use a regular tie if that’s what you prefer.
Q. Can I use different colors for the costume?
A. While the Cat in the Hat is traditionally black, white and red, you can use different colors if you want to make your own version of the character.
Q. Is this costume suitable for adults as well as children?
A. Yes, this DIY Cat in the Hat costume can be worn by both adults and children.
Q. Can I use fabric glue instead of a hot glue gun?
A. Yes, fabric glue can be used instead of a hot glue gun if that’s what you prefer.
Q. Can I wash the costume?
A. Yes, but make sure to check the label on your clothing before washing to ensure that the felt and glue will hold up in the wash.