DIY No Sew Superhero Costumes
Create DIY no sew superhero costumes with this easy tutorial! Unleash your child’s inner hero with step-by-step instructions and budget-friendly materials.
These no sew DIY Superhero Costumes are quick and easy to make!
It seems like just yesterday that I was bringing my twin boys home on Halloween, fast forward a few years and they are turning five and growing into the most wonderful little individuals who clearly need superhero costumes!
They both chose to have a Superhero Birthday Party this year (after looking at the other Pirate / Angry Birds options on Pinterest).
So rather than the traditional goodie bag party favors, I decided to make an individual no sew super hero costume for each party guest. They also make the perfect DIY Halloween Costume for young children!
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I have created a no sew super hero costumes tutorial for you so that perhaps your little one can become a superhero too! This is one of the most easy ways to make a homemade superhero costume.
The Costume Details
- Each costume includes a mask, body suit and gauntlets.
- Using the following measurements they should fit children sizes 4 – 8.
- I used this free template for the masks from Jessica at Cutesy Crafts.
- I used this free pattern for the gauntlets from Cheryl at Sew Can Do.
- Patterns for each body suit can be found below.
What do you mean, no sew?
You can put these costumes together using a hot glue gun rather than sewing machine. Simply glue where patterns say to stitch.
If you chose to use felt and glue then you cannot machine wash the costume – they become hand wash only. If you use cotton and thread then the costumes may be thrown in the washing machine.
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Materials
- 1/2 yard of felt
- I used felt material for all of the costumes. Felt is a material that I find easy to work with and comes in a wide variety of colours. It is used mostly for crafts and not generally recommended to be put in the washer or dryer. You could substitute a heavy cotton or muslin.
- Sheets of craft felt in colors needed to costume design (ie. 1 piece of yellow felt for Batman symbol)
- Fabric paint or markers
- Four 12″ pieces of ribbon
- Elastic 14″ of 1/4″
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Glue sticks
- Optional sewing machine and accessories
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Batman
Use these steps for each costume
1. Cut a piece of felt 14″ x 36″. Next cut an oval in the centre 6″ x 4″. Now cut a slit from the centre of the oval, 4″ down the back of the costume. Be sure to try it on and make sure that it fits over the head of the child.
2. Cut out the super hero logo and/or bodysuit pattern. Glue to the front of the costume.
Attach the pieces of ribbon to the sides of the costume, one ribbon on each side of the front and back, 8″ from the top shoulder of the costume. I sewed the ribbon on for extra support.
For a no sew option simply cut a small hole in the felt and tie the ribbon through it.
3. Paint details onto each costume using fabric paint.
4. Cut out pieces for mask and gauntlet. Glue or sew together.
I chose to sew the masks for extra durability. Click here for the Batman Pattern.
You could easily add face paint instead of superhero masks to your own costume. The best part about these fun DIY Superhero Costume ideas is how the easy step are detailed in this great tutorial!
Ironman
Click here for the Ironman Pattern. This was our most popular superhero costume!
Green Lantern
Click here for the Green Lantern Pattern.
Wolverine
Click here for the Wolverine Pattern.
Spiderman
Click here for the Spiderman Pattern. This was seriously one of my most favorite DIY projects this year!
There are a few little girls coming to the party too. Be sure to check out the little girl, wonder woman and super girl costumes.
Have you tried making a no sew superhero costume? I would love to see your own superhero costumes, please share!!
Ideas for Homemade Halloween Costumes
- Batman costumes
- The Black Widow
- Poison Ivy
- A Black Panther costume
- Captain America
- A Thor costume
- Captain Marvel
- These super hero capes
- Any last minute little superhero!
If you love these DIY Superhero Costumes please help me share them on Facebook and Pinterest so that others can enjoy them too!
DIY No Sew Superhero Costumes
Materials
- 1/2 yard of felt
- Sheets of craft felt in colors needed to costume design ie. 1 piece of yellow felt for Batman symbol
- Fabric paint or markers
- Four 12″ pieces of ribbon
- Elastic 14″ of 1/4″
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Glue sticks
Instructions
- Cut a piece of felt 14″ x 36″. Next cut an oval in the centre 6″ x 4″. Now cut a slit from the centre of the oval, 4″ down the back of the costume. Be sure to try it on and make sure that it fits over the head of the child.
- Cut out the super hero logo and/or bodysuit pattern. Glue to the front of the costume. Attach the pieces of ribbon to the sides of the costume, one ribbon on each side of the front and back, 8″ from the top shoulder of the costume. I sewed the ribbon on for extra support. For a no sew option simply cut a small hole in the felt and tie the ribbon through it.
- Paint details onto each costume using fabric paint.
- Cut out pieces for mask and gauntlet. Glue or sew together.
great job (as usual)! those turned out awesome! …loved the optimus prime too – that turned out fantabulous!! cant wait for party day!
Adorable … Luke would just love those! I’m pinning!
what a great idea and fun party favors!
You are totally a super mom! Pinning now!
You are forever outdoing yourself, I swear! These are each amazing- I love how they tie at the sides! My boys aren’t super heroes for Halloween, but these would be awesome for cold winter day fun inside :) You rock, yet again, Heather :)
These are fantastic & sure to be a hit with the party goers. Thanks for the link Heather!
Very, very clever! Well done!
Also, for another no-sew option, fleece does not fray, so you could use it the same way and not hem it, and it would be more washable. But then, these are so easy, it’s worth taking a chance on them not being washed!
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Oh my gosh, these are too cool! What a favor! I want to come to a party at your house…lol. Did they fight over who got which one? I’m pinning and stumbling this. And I’d love it if you would share here at my party so my readers can see…I’m giving away a Michaels gift card there too!
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Thank you so much for the neat idea. I made some of these and some different ones for my 6 year old son. I linked to this page from my blog so others can use your patterns and instructions as well. Thanks again!!
Lisa
So dang cute!!!
Just checking my traffic, and there’s a ton coming from this post. Just wanted to say thanks! – Jessica
awesome, my daughter kindergarten class is going to have a super hero end of year show and I’ll definitely will be back to check out the tutorial.
Love the boys too!! jaja
Omg they’re so cool! Btw do you kmow how to make villan costumes as well for example Joker from Batman?
Thank you so much for this tutorial! My kids want to be Wolverine & Spider-Man for Halloween, and I was hoping to make them myself…without sewing. This is perfect. I’m a big fan of “sewing” with my hot glue gun, so this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again!
These are awesome! I love them! And your princesses ones too!
your stuff is ridiculously cute! I am going to link my website to some of your costumes for DIY suggestions for Halloween. My site is http://www.babybearhugs.com if you don’t want me to do this/don’t like something about the way I post it please let me know. I also love your unicorn and found it on pinterest!
I love how colorful and bold these are! I linked this post to my costume website, thecostumeresource.com, because I am always looking for boy costume ideas. I have all girls, so my mind doesn’t work as well in boy mode…:) But thank you also for showing the girl super hero costumes you made–I have a tom girl of my own that would be thrilled with one of those!