I made this skunk costume a few years ago for our third baby, when he had just turned one. I had wanted to make a chicken costume, but when I went to buy yellow feather boas from our local Michael’s, I only found white and black ones. So, I bought white and black with the idea of making a skunk costume instead. It is very easy. I ended up making this without sewing at all. However, if you are planning to make this costume, I highly advise to order the feather boas from a party supplies store online – inventory at local stores is very unpredictable (and more expensive).
What you’ll need:
14 black feather boas, and 4 white feather boas (more for larger costume sizes)
An old onesie or long tank top
Fabric glue
2 pieces of black felt
Black fitted pants, black long-sleeved shirt, and black hat
Piece of cardboard (old or used is fine)
4 baby pins
What to do:
1. To make the skunk body: Remove sleeves from onesie or other shirt. Place cardboard in between the two shirt layers (to prevent glue from seeping to other side of shirt). Start with the front of the shirt. Start gluing the black feather boas onto shirt, going up to down, and down to up. Let dry overnight. The next day, flip shirt over, and finish gluing feather boas to back of shirt. Using white feather boas to create a white skunk stripe down the back. Let dry overnight.
2. To make the skunk tail: Cut a tail from one piece of felt. Glue black and white feather boas onto this tail piece to continue the pattern on the back of your skunk. Let dry overnight. Attach to main body of skunk with baby pins.
3. To make skunk hat: Use the other piece of felt to cut two ears (two triangles). Attach these ears to the black cap with glue, baby pins, or a little needle and thread.
found your blog via Grosgrain. Love these costume ideas! I’ll definitely be better prepared next year…