If your little one's obsession for dinosaurs is still fully-charged and Halloween is near, it is a perfect chance to bring on smiles with a Dino costume. In this post, we have compiled a whole list of such 8 Best DIY dinosaur costume ideas for kids that are so easy to recreate yourself.
Whether your favorite is T-rex or Triceratops, the guides in this collection will turn your already-available items to an adorable Dino outfit. Your little one's will definitely love them.
Handmade Dinosaur Costume Ideas
When we talk about the DIY animal costumes, dinosaur theme is the only that thrills us the most. While one may hardly tell the difference between most Dino's there is a much room for creativity when you recreate them as a handmade outfit. Be it a baby, adult or kid, these handmade dinosaur costume ideas will become everybody's favorite.
They are adjustable enough to be made as family costumes completing "Happy Dino Family". All you need will be either cardboard, fleece or hoodies from your closet (mostly!).
DIY Dinosaur Hat
Let's start with a simple, fun and small costume idea with this DIY dinosaur cap tutorial. Kids can do it just by some gluing and scissoring. This craft, inspired by a dinosaur jacket, features an adjustable design making.
You will just need a blank adjustable baseball hat, white and black felt, scissors, and a glue gun. The tutor suggests full supervision when kids are involved, especially with scissors and glue guns.
Easy No-Sew Dinosaur Costume
This easily sew able Kid's Dinosaur Costume will become your little one's favorite. Make it with foil knit and fleece, providing a scaly texture. The project is approachable even if you have basic sewing skills. Essential materials include foil knit fabric, fleece for backing, fusible interfacing for the dinosaur plates, and fiber-fill for the tail.
The creator suggests ensuring that the interfacing is stiff enough to make the plates stand up.
Dinosaur Costume
This costume stands out for its no-sew, bright colored, making it perfect if you avoid complex sewing tasks. It is perfect to celebrate Halloween celebrations with getting discomfort.
You will need a hoodie and sweatpants set, felt sheets for the dinosaur spikes, Heat & Bond iron-on, and safety pins or a hot glue gun for assembly.
Golden Dinosaur Costume
Made from unique Anaconda foil knit backed with fleece, this dinosaur costume will make your kid talk of party. It has a set of sturdy plates designed with stiff, fusible interfacing, ensuring they stand upright.
The difficulty level is manageable for those with some sewing experience. A helpful tip is to sew the fusible interfacing between layers of fabric to give the dinosaur plates their stand-up structure.
Caden the Triceratops Costume
Triceratops is one of the most cherished Dino. Try this costume if you want to dress as a Triceratops. It has glow-in-the-dark eyes made from ping pong balls and a unique paper Dino egg basket to collect Halloween treats. It needs mainly orange felt, ping pong balls, paper Mache supplies, and acrylic paint. The creator suggests making a test face piece to ensure the perfect fit before final assembling.
No Sew Dinosaur Costume
Colorful than usual Dino costumes, try this hoodie costume. Perfect for young children, it has an easy-to-make design involving felt triangles to replicate dinosaur scales. You will need hot glue for attachment, and a hoodie as the costume's base. You just need only simple materials: felt, a hoodie, scissors, and hot glue.
Cardboard Dinosaur Pterodactyls
These wearable, winged dinosaurs, an evolution from her initial velociraptor design, boast a wingspan of 7ft that can fold down to about 4ft for ease of mobility. You will craft from e-flute corrugated cardboard, using hot glue and box rivets for assembly. It offers both flexibility and a realistic flapping sound. This is ideal for educational purposes or simply for the joy of becoming a majestic prehistoric bird.
DIY Cardboard Dinosaur Costume
Make a fun and simple cardboard Dino costume that you can enjoy with their children. All you need are some cardboard boxes, spray paint, white foam board, and a hot glue gun. The standout feature of the design is a detachable head for ease of wear and the ability to see through the mouth.
The creator suggests spray painting both sides of the scales for a finished look.
