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Do-It-Yourself Kid’s Bat Costume

Oct21

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Simple is better, so if you’re looking for a handmade idea for Halloween, try converting a t-shirt into a cute bat costume in a few quick steps. Much like my owl costume from last year, this project can be made quickly, is comfortable for kids to wear and it’s fun! It does involve a sewing machine, but even a beginner can master this one.

Just download the .pdf file with full instructions by clicking here. And click here to print the mask, cut it out and have your child wear it over sunglasses for the dark eye effect. Happy Halloween!

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11 Comments

11 Responses to “Do-It-Yourself Kid’s Bat Costume”

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    Katherine Oct 21 at 9:05 pm Reply

    That is such a cute costume!  I’m going to have to give it a try.    

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    Unni Strand Oct 26 at 1:14 pm Reply

    Great idea! So simple andlooks so good!

  3. avatar
    Laura Oct 28 at 11:22 am Reply

    Super cute and easy!

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    Amber Nov 02 at 11:07 pm Reply

    Hey, I love this bat costume. Filing away for next year. And by the way, I made the last-minute owl costume (yours from last year, I believe?) and wanted to thank you for the idea, which was a HUGE HIT! Check out a picture of my 2-year-old owlet:
    http://lifeandtimesofstella.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/10312010-061.jpg

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      Isabel Nov 03 at 8:12 am Reply

      Amber,

      Love the picture! what cute little owl you have. Thanks for sharing.

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