If this Halloween, your childhood fandom for Pokémon has got alive again, you have come to the right place. In this post, we gonna share 8 easy and cost-effective DIY Pokemon costume ideas for kids to adults. Whether you have been Ash lover or Pikachu or of Squirtle, this list has a guide for every taste.
DIY Pokémon Costumes
Pokémon world is just full of almost unlimited handmade character costume ideas. With that, you can never say goodbye to a Pokémon costume. So, in this collection, we have brought the most beloved Pokémon character costumes. Whether you want it for a one or two or even for a family or group, there is an idea for you.
Most of these patterns just uses the supplies you may already have in your home like hoodies, cap, T-shirt, etc. So, give a try to these DIY Pokémon costume ideas:
No-Sew Pokémon Ash Ketchum Costume
DIY an easy and budget-friendly No-Sew Pokémon Ash Ketchum Costume, perfect for fans of all ages. It will be used at either Halloween or birthday parties. The costume's distinct comes from adding yellow duct tape to a blue hoodie vest and pairing it with a white T-shirt and Ash hat. It just requires minimal supplies that might already be in your home.
This creative, yet simple costume encourages imaginative play and can come together quickly for those last-minute costume needs. The tutorial suggests the costume is not only easy to make, but it can also be a great use of an old vest and hat, which can be worn again.
Pokémon Ball DIY Halloween Costume
Learn how to make a comfortable Pokémon Ball that's budget-friendly with this guide. This costume requires a simple sewing task and uses readily available materials. You can use a red long sleeve shirt, white quilting fabric or white bed sheet, black and white felt, 3-inch wide black elastic, and a glue gun.
The main feature of the costume is the large 'button' on the skirt, created by layering different-sized felt circles. It’s designed to keep the overall expense under $20, making it affordable yet enjoyable to craft. A house woman can use it.
DIY Pikachu Costume
Pikachu is the kid's favorite Pokémon character. With this guide, DIY a hand-sewn Pikachu Costume using soft yellow fleece. Along with it, you'll add face applique and back stripes on the hood, skillfully created using felt. The tail, formed from stiff felt, stands out for its ability to hold shape. If you have a large hoodie, slim the sides and legs for a better fit.
This cozy costume pairs wonderfully with yellow, Dr. Marten boots found on Amazon. They are waterproof boots. Ideal for Halloween parades, nursery school parties, and trick-or-treating, it will be little ones favorite.
DIY Pokémon Trainer Costume
Create a simple DIY Pokémon trainer costume for boy using items already have in your closet. This costume calls for simple sewing of a zip-up jacket modified with color-blocked sleeves. For it, you can use scraps of sweatshirt fleece, along with a custom baseball hat and matching handmade poke ball.
Supplies needed include a cutting machine, like a Cricut, to handle iron-on vinyl details, basic sewing tools, and the jacket and hat to modify. Tip: For a lasting finish on the pokeball, consider sewing rather than gluing the black details.
DIY Pokémon Costumes for a Group
For a fun and easy group Halloween project, DIY Pokémon costumes offer a creative and cost-effective solution. They have designs simple enough to assemble in about fifteen minutes. They will primarily consist of a t-shirt and headband combination for both comfort and affordability.
Utilizing a Cricut Machine, you can create favorite characters like Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Jigglypuff, and even Team Rocket. The supplies needed are basic and include items like iron-on vinyl and t-shirts. These costumes are ideal for Halloween parades, parties, or trick-or-treating.
Homemade Squirtle Costume
This homemade Squirtle costume combines simplicity with adorable results, perfect for any Pokémon lover. Constructed from affordable blue, tan, and brown fabrics, it removes the need for fleece to keep costs down. The costume also includes a removable shell made from a foam pad covered in fabric and secured with Velcro.
Also along with hand-drawn features sewn over with thread for a lasting finish. The creation process involves basic materials like fabric, Velcro, felt, elastic, and hot glue, with patterns fashioned from everyday clothing. Despite a few hiccups, such as sewing an arm backwards, the result is a beloved Squirtle outfit, complete with a generously sized hood.
Ball Shaped Hoop Skirt for Jigglypuff
The ball-shaped hoop skirt for Jigglypuff is a creative solution to craft a Pokémon costume with a true-to-character round shape. Like a Chinese lantern, the costume's utilizes plastic boning within sewn channels.
It creates a lightweight ball shape. Made from cotton and assembled with materials such as bias tape and synthetic boning the project is manageable for those with some sewing experience.
The skirt’s stability is enhanced by carefully securing the boning with duct tape. Tip: For best results, allow time for the project to avoid the pressure of last-minute construction.
Easy Genger Costume
Creating a Gengar costume will be more simpler than with this guide. The simply features a purple sweatshirt adorned with the signature eyes and mouth. You can easily make it using red and white felt materials.
You'll also need a matching purple beanie to complete the look. With simple supplies like scissors, a pencil, a hot-glue gun and glue sticks, tracing eye and mouth patterns onto felt becomes very easy.
Then attach these pieces to the sweatshirt. The process is beginner-friendly and, at a total cost of around $21.78 (excluding basic crafting tools), it's economical too.
