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How to Make an Elephant Costume

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Make this cute elephant costume for any size child with some felt, wire, and a sewing machine. A printable pattern is included that can be enlarged to scale for any size. Only basic sewing skills, like stitching around a curve, are required to put together this little giant.

Things You’ll Need

Tape measure Pattern paper Ruler 2 yards grey felt or fleece 1 sheet of light grey or white felt Pins Scissors 1/2 yard batting (optional) All-purpose sewing thread in grey Sewing machine with a standard all-purpose needle 16-gauge wire Iron Duct tape 1/4-inch elastic 1/2-inch sew in hook-and-loop tape Felt glue Step 1: Measure and Cut Measure around the chest of the child with a tape measure. Add 2 to 8 inches ease to that measurement depending on the size and loose fit desired. Divide that number by four to get the pattern width measurement. For example, a small child may only need 2 inches of extra ease, while a 10-year-old may want 8 inches of extra room in the costume.

Print and enlarge the pattern provided to scale until the pattern width measurement is the same as the width of the front jumpsuit at the red line. Check the length of the sleeves and legs and adjust as needed for the child.

Example: If the chest circumference is 20 inches, with 2 inches of ease, then the pattern width would be 5 1/2 inches. If the chest circumference is 40 inches with 8 inches of ease, then the pattern width would be 12 inches. Print and enlarge the pattern to scale until the pattern width measurement matches the pattern width on the jumpsuit. In this case, the width of the pattern would be enlarged to 5 1/2 inches.

Pin the pattern pieces to the fabric as shown, and cut out the pieces as indicated on the pattern. Step 2: Add Batting to the Ear Cut out a piece of batting using the ear pattern piece. Trim the edges approximately 1/4 inch on all sides so that it is slightly smaller than the felt pieces. Place the batting in between two pieces of felt. Step 3: Sew the Ear Together Sew the three layers together around the perimeter of the ear, close to the edge as shown. Leave the straight side of the ear open. Stitch all three layers together along the fold line. Repeat this step for the second ear. Step 4: Add a Wire Support Cut a piece of wire that is the length of the top edges of the ear as shown. Wrap a small piece of duct tape around the sharp ends of the wire. Step 5: Make a Wire Channel Place the wire inside the ear, between the top layer of felt and batting. Push it up close to the seams, and pin along the wire to keep it in place. Slowly sew along the pin line and remove pins as you sew. Use your fingers to feel the wire to ensure you do not sew over the wire and break a needle. Step 6: Finish the Ear Stitch the bottom edges of the ear and the top edge of the fold 1/4 inch from the first stitch line. Fold the top of the ear down as shown and pin in place. Sew along the straight edge of the ear to secure the folded edge. Step 7: Pin the Ear to the Hood Lay the straight side of the ear along the edge of the dart line as shown. Keep the ear approximately 1/2 inch below the top edge to allow for seam allowance. Step 8: Sew in the Ear Fold the front of the hood over the ear and line up the raw edges of the dart with the raw edges of the ear. Sew all layers together 1/4 inch from the edge. Repeat this step for the second ear. Step 9: Sew the Hood Together Pin the center piece of the hood to a side piece of the hood with right sides together. Sew 1/2 inch from the edge of the fabric around the curve. Use the sewing machine hand wheel to move one stitch at a time around the curve if needed. Repeat this step for the opposite side hood piece to sew it onto the center hood. Step 10: Iron the Hood Seam Turn the hood right-side out. Place the curved seam around the edge of an ironing board. Iron the seam allowance down to one side. Step 11: Add Elastic Cut a pice of elastic about the width of the center piece of the hood at the neck. Stitch the elastic down at one end, backstitching it to the hood to secure. With the sewing machine needle still lowered into the fabric and elastic, pull the elastic tight and sew over the stretched elastic. Trim the excess elastic. Step 12: Shape the Elephant Trunk Make small darts in the trunk by pinching the fabric at the edge and sewing a diagonal line. The darts will add volume and shape. The darts on the top half of the trunk should be facing out with the pinched fabric on the top front of the trunk. Continue to add darts in random sizes and directions. Add one or two darts at the bottom of the trunk with the pinched fabric facing forward. Step 13: Attach the Trunk to the Hood Lay the hood flat and fold the chin straps over each other at the center. Place the trunk on top of the chin straps and move it around until it is centered with the face opening. Fold the top edge of the trunk over the chin strap, and topstitch around all four sides. Step 14: Add a Closure Cut a piece of hook-and-loop tape 2 to 3 inches long and place it in between the two chin straps. Open one chin strap and place the opposite piece of hook-and-loop tape face up as shown. Topstitch the hook-and-loop tape around all four sides to secure it to the hood. Step 15: Add the Toenails Cut out 12 toenails in a contrasting color of felt and lay them on the bottom edge of the sleeves and front leg pieces. Align the toenails on the sleeve toward the front side as shown. This will ensure that the toenails face forward on the arms of the costume, rather than out to the side. Use felt glue to secure the toenails in place. You can also topstitch them in place for more security if desired. Center the toes at the bottom edge of the leg pieces and secure with glue. Step 16: Sew the Jumpsuit Pin the two front jumpsuit pieces with the right sides of the fabric together. Sew a seam along the center front 1/2 inch from the raw edge. Pin the back jumpsuit together along the center back seam with right sides together. Sew a seam 1/2 inch from the edge below the notch. Leave the center back open above the notch to allow for hook-and-loop tape.

Step 17: Add a Closure Cut a piece of hook-and-loop tape the length of the opening at the center back. Fold the seam allowance under 1/2 inch and sew one piece of the hook-and-loop tape onto the inside of the jumpsuit, over the seam allowance. Topstitch through all layers. Sew the second piece onto the opposite side so that the hook-and-loop tape will lay over the first piece and close the jumpsuit. Step 18: Sew the Shoulder Seam Pin the right sides of the front and back jumpsuit together at the shoulders. Sew a seam 1/2 inch from the raw edge. Step 19: Sew in the Sleeve Lay the jumpsuit flat, and pin the sleeve to the armhole. Position the toenails to face the front of the jumpsuit. The sleeve should lay flat at the armpit and buckle at the shoulder of the armhole. Stitch a seam 1/2 inch from the edge. Repeat this step for the second sleeve.