How to Make a Poodle Costume

Create a poodle costume to pay homage to your favorite dog breed.

Poodles are one of the most popular breeds of dogs in America. The word "poodle" is derived from German and means "to splash about in the water." Poodles are known for their thick coats, high intelligence and gentle demeanor with children. If your child loves dogs, you can make her a costume that will look just like her favorite animal.

Things You'll Need

• White long-sleeved shirt
• White long pants or jeans
• Bag of cotton balls
• Glue
• White headband
• Three white socks

Instructions

1. Make the poodle's ears. Staple or glue the tops of the socks to each end of the headband. At the bottom of the socks, glue six cotton balls on each sock to create fluffy poodle ears. This is the top part of costume and will be worn on the head.

2. Make the body of the poodle costume. Glue five rows of large white cotton balls to the back of the white shirt. Glue another five rows of cotton balls to the front of the white shirt. Add an additional two rows of white cotton balls around the bottom of the white shirt. Leave the rest of the shirt plain to create the appearance of a poodle with a typical poodle cut.

3. Make the bottom of the poodle costume. Glue three rows of white cotton balls to the bottom of the white pants or jeans.

4. Make a poodle tail. Fill a white sock with cotton or other stuffing. Sew, glue or staple the end of the sock. Glue three rows of cotton balls to the end of the sock. Sew, glue or staple the end of the sock opposite the cotton balls to the bottom of the back of the white shirt.

Tips & Warnings

• Alternatively, you can use a pink top and bottom instead of a white top and bottom and pink cotton balls in place of white cotton balls.

• Use a picture of a poodle to help guide you in making the costume.

References

• Dog and Kennel Magazine: Poodles Brains and Beauty
• American Kennel Association: Poodle