How to Sew a Groundhog Costume
Costumes are fun at almost any social gathering and wearing one lends an air of mystery and adventure to the event. For something different, and in no time at all, with a little talent and a sewing machine, you can create an original groundhog costume that will be fun to wear and make you the talk of the party.
Things You'll Need
- Old pair of sweat pants and shirt
- Brown poster board
- Red construction paper
- Black eye pencil or face paint, red or pink blush or face paint
- Stapler
- Brown felt or fake fur material
- Brown thread
- Elastic for the waist and wrist
- Scissors
- Straight pins
- Sewing machine
Instructions
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Find an old pair of sweat pants and a sweat shirt that are one size too big. Take them apart at the seams with a seam ripper. This will be your pattern for the groundhog costume.
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Measure the new pattern to see how many yards of new material you'll need. Be sure to add a half a yard to allow for seam allowances.
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Buy brown felt or brown faux fur material. Buy brown thread to match the material.
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Pin and cut the material by folding it lengthwise. Place the pieces of the pattern on the material and pin the pieces so they don't move. Cut an inch out from the edge of the pattern for the seam allowances.
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Sew the pieces together by following the old sweat pants and shirt seams. Sew a seam around the armhole attaching the sleeve to the top, with the right sides together.
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Make the groundhog ears by cutting out two circles brown poster board, 4 inches in diameter and 2 circles out of the red construction paper, 2 inches in diameter. Staple the red circles to the brown circles and staple to a brown strip of poster board that fits around your head.
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Add the finishing touches to the costume by drawing whiskers on either side of your nose with black eyeliner or face paint, and painting the tip of your nose with pink or red blush or face paint.
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