Well, well … This Halloween season, your pooch can dress up as Maleficent: The Mistress of Evil herself by following these simple, no-sew costume directions, as shared by Disney. Keep reading to learn how to make your own.
DIY Dog Costume Inspired by Maleficent
What You’ll Need:
- HEADPIECE:
- Black felt
- Foil
- Glue
- Black tissue
- Small paper cups
- Scissors
- Self-adhesive squares
- Sponge craft brush
- Hot glue
- CAPE:
- Black fabric (We used ½ a yard for a medium size dog.)
- Decorative trim (for collar and length of cape)
- Black feathers
- Self-adhesive squares
- Scissors
- Silver paint pen
- Plastic bones
- Hot glue
How To Make It:
1. Cut a strip of the black felt to accommodate your dog’s head. Be sure to include a point in the center to create the classic Maleficent look. Set aside.
2. Using paper cups and foil, create horns.
3. Cut the black tissue into squares.
4. Gently brush over tissue squares with glue until the foil horns are completely covered in black tissue. Set aside to completely dry.
5. Add self-adhesive squares to the ends of the black felt to fit your pup comfortably.
6. Once your horns are dry, hot glue the horns to the felt strip, about ½-1 inch apart depending on the size of your pup’s head. Allow to dry.
7. Add a small bone or skull detail to create a finished look.
8. Next you’ll make the no-sew cape. Lay out your black fabric. Using the silver paint pen, draw a cape shape to accommodate the size of your pup, leaving enough room at the top to wrap around your pup’s neck comfortably.
9. Choose a larger-sized black trim to hot glue around the smaller end of the cape to create the collar.
10. Use the self-adhesive squares to make a comfortable neck closure.
11. Finally, we used smaller black trim around the length of the cape to eliminate any possible fraying. Use hot glue to adhere.
Notes: All cutting and hot gluing should be done by an adult. Always supervise your pooch while they’re wearing their DIY costume.
More About Maleficient
Oh, Maleficent – the Mistress of All Evil, the queen of dark glam, and possibly the most misunderstood Disney villain ever! From her striking horns to her dramatic green fire powers, she’s the definition of iconic in the memorable Disney film Sleeping Beauty (1959).
Whether she’s turning into a fierce dragon or casting that famous sleeping curse on poor Aurora, Maleficent knows how to make an entrance (and steal the show)! But let’s be real – deep down, we know she’s just a fairy with some serious trust issues. After all, who wouldn’t be a little miffed about not getting invited to the party of the century?
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