Things You'll Need:
- 1 inexpensive teddy bear costume (you can find these new or second hand around Halloween or online anytime for less than $20)
- Some scrap suede from an old leather (or imitation leather) skirt or top (search your closet or the thrift shop), or a couple of old shammy cloths
- A yard or two of black or brown string or leather thongs to sew it together
- Sharp scissors
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Step 1
Try the teddy bear costume on your little one first to make sure it fits.
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Step 2
Hold up the suede pieces for the headdress to see how they will best fit around the head and ears. You want one larger suede piece to fit over the top of the head, and another to fit under the chin to hold the headdress on.
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Step 3
Mark where to cut the suede pieces for the top and bottom of the Ewok headdress with a pen. Also mark where the holes for the ears will go.
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Step 4
Cut the suede pieces where marked to fit around the head and ears. Test fit one more time and make any needed adjustments before going on.
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Step 5
Mark the locations for the holes for the leather laces about an inch apart and half an inch away from the edge where the suede pieces will be sewn together. Use the tips of the scissors to snip all of the holes you marked.
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Step 6
Lace the top and bottom pieces of the Ewok headdress together at the sides like shoelaces, and tie them at the ends. Test fit the headdress over your toddler wearing the teddy bear costume and make any necessary adjustments (remember, it doesn't have to look perfect, it just needs to look like it was made by primitive alien teddy bear people).
You're finished!
Make sure you take lots of pictures, because this is one adorable Ewok you will not want to forget!
