As fall approaches, many people start looking for the perfect Halloween costume. Kids want attention while trick-or-treating. Adults want to be the life of the Halloween party.
The internet is full of good Halloween costume ideas, but some of them seem to require you to either be a seamstress or a welder to complete your costume. If you’re looking for a DIY costume that’s easy and creative, you’ll want to go back to the stone age and check out these dinosaur costume ideas.
Besides the hoodie, you’ll need the following for your dinosaur costume: felt (in a color that contrasts well with your hoodie), scissors, and a hot glue gun. The first step is to cut out the identical triangles that will serve as the spines along the dinosaur’s back. When you’ve measured your “spikes” to see what size they should be, add an extra inch or two at the base of each triangle (this will give them room to attach to the hood). Also cut a long and narrow triangle to make your dinosaur’s story.
To make each spine, tape two triangles together, leaving that extra inch or so unglued to the base of the spine. Having two triangles joined together will help the spine stand up better. Once they’re dry, start at the top of the jacket (on the hood) and attach the first “spine” to your hood via the extra material you left unglued.
This substance will spread and stick to both sides of the triangle; This will help keep it upright. Glue them in a straight line a few inches between each one – along the back of the hoodie. On the bottom/back of the hoodie, tape the “tail” of the dinosaur to the underside so that it hangs out and down behind the wearer.
You can wear the costume as is, or you can get more detailed with it. Additional options are to cut out contrasting-colored triangles and glue them to each side of the existing spine to really make them pop. Want to turn your hood into a full dinosaur head? With black and white felt, make dinosaur eyes and stick them on each side. For a fierce look, glue white triangles around the inside edge of the lid. Pull the cap down on your face and you’re instantly seared.
The cool thing about this dinosaur costume idea is that it can be paired with just about any type of clothing and footwear. Because it’s such a fun and casual outfit, it works with anything. Relax, have fun and take part in some costume contests – why not?