A good elf costume is the perfect finishing touch for any holiday get-up, whether you’re an ordinary human dressing up as an elf or actually have elf blood in your veins. To help you figure out which components are essential to a convincing outfit, here’s what you should keep in mind:
- Elves are known for their pointy ears and rosy cheeks.
- The most common material used to make the clothing of elves is red velvet. This material tends to be durable and stand up well against wear and tear, especially if it is washed on a delicate cycle. In addition, it looks very festive!
- A belt made out of leather or cloth is also recommended for anyone wanting to dress up as an elf. You can find these at most craft stores or online shops that sell Halloween costumes. It doesn’t need to be anything elaborate—just enough so that people know what they’re looking at when they see someone wearing one of these belts around their waist.”
The base of an elf costume is a green or red shirt with long sleeves and a pointy collar.
The base of the costume is a shirt in red, green or purple, with long sleeves and a pointy collar. The fabric of the shirt should be silk, satin or velvet. Wear the blouse short enough to avoid it hanging out when you wear tights as trousers. You can also make or purchase a separate belt to wear over the shirt instead of making it longer. It’s up to you!
There are several different options for leggings, but they all have one thing in common: they have to fit snugly around your legs and waist so that they don’t slip off. The leggings can be made from shiny material like spandex or they can be bought as stockings with an integrated belt that wraps around your waist and clips in front (this is great if you want to go dancing at the Christmas ball).
Another option is to make tights by sewing two pairs of tights together with seams on each side that create a seam down the center front and back of your legs. This will give them an elf-like look without being too bulky—and it’s easy because there’s no need for elastic!
Add knit green leggings and a pair of soft-soled shoes.
The possibilities when it comes to shoewear are endless. A pair of soft-soled shoes will provide the most comfort for dancing and twirling through an enchanted forest or a holiday party. If you’re going for an elf look, consider using the same material as the rest of your clothing (green felt, in our case) and wrap it around a pair of pre-existing shoes. You could also use strips of green felt fabric to make sandals. Whatever you choose, make sure that they are comfortable enough to wear all day!
Trade in the hat for a long curly wig.
A curly wig is another great way to add a bit of flair to your elf costume. This is especially useful if you’re looking to transform into a character who has long hair. Wigs are a great option to consider if you are looking to change up your hair style.
This curly look is especially useful if you want the benefit of having long hair without the lengthy growing out process! A wig is also a great option for anyone who wants the flexibility of being able to switch their hairstyle at any time, as well as those who want an easy way to add volume or length without damaging their own locks with chemicals and heat styling tools.
For girls, add a pair of pointed ears to the outfit along with a long straight wig.
If you want to make your costume more elf-like, you should consider adding a pair of pointed ears to the outfit. While it may be tempting to just draw them on with face paint, this might not look realistic, and they’ll probably end up looking messy. Instead, you can find elf ears at most costume shops. If your costume budget is tight or if you simply want to make your own elf ears at home, try making them out of cardboard or foam. You can use a pair of scissors to cut out pointed shapes that match the size of your earlobes and then add some glue before wearing them with double-sided tape. Be sure to try and find a pair that matches your skin tone as closely as possible for the most natural appearance!
To craft an elf costume from scratch, start by sewing together the shirt, leggings and shoes using patterns you can find online or at your local craft store.
To craft an elf costume from scratch, start by sewing together the shirt, leggings and shoes using patterns you can find online or at your local craft store. Choose a pattern that looks like an elf costume: A simple pattern will work best for beginners!
Sew the pieces together: You’ll want to follow the instructions on the website of the pattern site you used to sew everything together. Once you have everything sewn, you’re ready to add accessories!
Make sure your fabric choice is light and breathable.
You also have to make sure your fabric choice is light and breathable. Depending on where you live, costumes may only be worn indoors or at night, but it’s still important to remember that elves are often warm and fuzzy creatures. Make sure your fabric choice is light enough that you won’t overheat in the costume, but hold up well under the makeup.
Embellish the final product with beads and glitter for a bit more sparkle.
To make your elf costume extra special, you can add some embellishments to it. For example, elves are known for their sparkly clothes, so consider adding beads and glitter to your finished product. You can either buy these elements from a craft store, or use what you already have at home.
Note that this step is optional, and you don’t need beads and glitter in order to properly complete the elf costume. If this part of the process doesn’t sound fun for whatever reason (maybe you’re short on time or just not into bedazzling), then feel free to skip it! There’s no right way to be an elf. Also note that if all of these steps are too much trouble for one person to complete alone, then they could be split up among a group of people working together on an elf costume—some could work on the hat while others work on the shoes, etc. Another option is simply to purchase a ready-made elf costume from a Halloween or costume store (you’ll find more info about these stores and how they operate later in this guide).
A pair of elf ears is all you need to turn a regular outfit into an elf costume!
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to turn your ordinary outfit into an elf costume, a pair of elf ears is all you need!
These pointy adornments come in many different styles and finishes. You can buy them online or make them yourself. If you decide to craft your own, all you need is some green makeup, cardstock paper, and double-sided tape. Using the double-sided tape, put the cardstock on your earlobe to form the pointed shape. Next, use the green makeup to paint your ear tips green! Voila—you’ve got yourself some elf ears in no time!
Once you have your ears ready to go, it’s time to dress up like an elf! An easy way to get started is with a red flannel shirt and dark pants. Put those together with a pair of black boots and white gloves if you have them. Now that you have the basics down, there are a few finishing touches that will make all the difference: carry around a sack full of toys (or any other random items), tie bells around your neck or belt loops (or whatever!), and color some strands of hair yellow (if they aren’t already!).
Conclusion
Now that you’ve read this article and learned the basics of making your elf costume, it’s time to make a list of next steps. The more things you can tick off your list ahead of time, the fewer excuses will remain for not getting around to making your costume:
- Make a list of all materials needed, including fabrics and notions
- Make a budget for each piece (dress/shirt/pants)
- Buy fabric online or at the store
- Buy notions online or at the store
- Cut out patterns from paper (or use plastic patterns)
- Transfer those patterns onto fabric
FAQ
How do you make an elf costume?
> You have a few options. If you want to go all out, well, there’s no time like the present! Check your local fabric store for supplies. You’ll need felt or other similar materials, along with scissors and glue. There are easy patterns online that can help you get started making a costume; just print them out, cut them to size, and start gluing away!
You can also find ready-made elf costumes by searching the Internet or going to any costume shop around Halloween. Sometimes you might be able to pick up some Christmas decorations that look like they would make great elf accessories too—it never hurts to keep your eyes open for these opportunities!
> How do you make an elf costume out of felt?
There are easy patterns online that can help you get started making a costume; just print them out, cut them to size, and start gluing away!
> How do you make an elf costume for a child?
There are easy patterns online that can help you get started making a costume; just print them out, cut them to size, and start gluing away!
> How do you make an elf costume for a girl?
There are easy patterns online that can help you get started making a costume; just print them out, cut them to size, and start gluing away!
> How do you make an elf costume for a boy?
There are easy patterns online that can help you get started making a costume; just print them out, cut them to size, and start gluing away!
