How to Make a Cat Head Band for a Toddler

The black cat is a favorite Halloween costume for toddlers.

A Halloween kitty needs a great pair of ears, which are attached to a headband for maximum comfort and stability. The toddler can assist in the construction of the cat headband, which is made from a purchased plastic headband and felt and will not rip or tear during the costume party or while trick and treating. After adding a black shirt and pants and a tail made from a stuffed black tube sock, just some cat makeup will complete the costume.

Things You'll Need

• Black child-sized headband
• Black felt
• Grey felt
• Scissors
• Iron
• White glue
• Black fun fur

Instructions

1. Cut out two triangles of black felt that measure 6 inches on two sides and 4 inches on one side.

2. Fold the 4-inch edge of the felt over 1 inch twice and iron it in place on one triangle. Unfold the felt and glue 1/4 inch of the bottom edge to the back of the triangle with the white glue. You are creating a flat bottom to the ear that can be glued to the headband. Repeat this step on the second triangle.

3. Cut two triangles of grey felt to measure 3 inches on all sides. Glue the grey triangles to the center of the black triangles with the white glue.

4. Cut two 8-inch lengths of black fun fur and glue them to the edges of the front of the black triangles, using the white glue.

5. Glue the bottom flat edges of the ears to the headband with the white glue. Let all glue dry for one hour before wearing the cat headband.