How to Make the Tail for a Mouse Costume

Animal costumes are a popular choice among children at Halloween. Mouse costumes often are among the more popular of the animal costumes. Whether you purchase a mouse costume in a store or make it at home, tail construction can come into play. With basic sewing skills and some common craft supplies, practically anyone can make a tail for a mouse costume.

Things You'll Need

  • Gray felt
  • Fabric scissors
  • Thread
  • Sewing machine
  • Batting
  • Craft wire
  • Safety pins
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cut out two ovals of felt that are each 3 inches wide and 26 inches long. Lay them directly on top of each other.

    • 2

      Sew the felt pieces together all the way around, leaving one of the shorter ends open. Turn the tail right-side out.

    • 3

      Stuff the tail with batting until it is completely full.

    • 4

      Cut a piece of craft wire that is 22 inches long. Curve it at the ends and insert it into the tail through the batting.

    • 5

      Sew the opening in the tail closed. Curve the tail upward slightly and safety pin it onto the back of the mouse costume.

Tips & Warnings

  • Any other neutral felt color can be used rather than gray.

  • For a more permanent solution, the tail can be attached to the costume with hot glue instead of safety pins.

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