How to Dress Up Like a Lion
Whether you are going to a costume party or dressing up for Halloween, the time might come when you want to dress like a lion. Choose from a "Wizard of Oz" inspired Cowardly Lion or go for the king of the jungle. You don't have to splash out on a ready made lion costume. Instead, you can find most of what you need around the house.
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Things You'll Need
- Sweatshirt
- Felt
- Yarn
- Needle and thread
- Brown eyeliner
- Socks
- Furry slippers
Instructions
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Get a tan hooded sweatshirt. This will form the head and body of the lion costume. Thrift shops are a good place to look for this item. Get matching track pants as well.
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Turn the sweatshirt inside out to create the fur for the lion costume. You want to make the Halloween costume as realistic as possible.
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Cut some felt into long strips to create the lion's mane. The more strips you cut, the thicker the mane will look. Sew them around the hood of the sweatshirt.
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Use some of the remaining felt to create pointy lion ears. Attach these to the hood of the costume.
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Stick or sew the tan stocking to the base of the sweatshirt. Attach a piece of yarn to the end of the stocking to form the tuft of the tail.
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Draw some whiskers on your face with brown eyeliner. Color in your nose to complete the effect.
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Put on the sweatshirt and track pants. Slip your feet into some furry slippers to create the back paws.
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Add some round pieces of felt to a pair socks to create the lion's paws. Put those on your hands. You now have the perfect lion costume for Halloween or a party occasion.
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Tips & Warnings
If you can't get a sweatshirt that's the right color, buy a pale sweatshirt and use fabric dye to create the right effect.
For the mane, you can also use a wig. Cut out the part that fits over the scalp and fit it around your face for a curly mane. Yarn is another option easy option for creating the mane on a lion costume.
Face paint is a good alternative to eyeliner. With face paint, you can create a realistic lion's face.
Put the paws on at the end so your hands are free to adjust the costume.
