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DIY Pacman Costume

DIY Pacman Costume is super easy to make and inexpensive. This Halloween costume idea will be a hit with the kids and the entire family.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Keyword: DIY Pacman Costume
Yield: 1
Author: One Crazy Mom

Materials

  • 2 yards Felt we had yellow for Pacman and red and blue for the ghosts
  • Felt remnants in black white and light blue
  • Fabric Glue or Matching thread

Instructions

Instructions For Pacman:

  • Decide which child will wear this and then you can fit your large yellow felt circles. I had the bottom of the circle come just to the bottom of my son's knees.
  • To get the "perfect" circle follow these instructions (you can just do it by hand if you're that good - I'm not). Measure from the shoulders to the knees (my measurement was 36"). Half your measurement (mine is now 18"). Cut a length of string (or thread or yarn) about an inch longer than your measurement (mine string was 19"). Fold your felt in half lengthwise (hamburger style ;-)). Secure on end of your string in the middle (doesn't have to be exact) of your fabric. Secure the other end of your string to a marker. Stretch your marker away from the center of your fabric and draw a circle! (You basically just made a huge compass.)
  • Cut your circles out.
  • Now, I like to sew, but you can just as easily use fabric glue. When you join the front and back of your circle, leave a gap at the top big enough for your child's head and a gap at the bottom large enough to not make it difficult for your child to walk. Either sew along the edge or glue it!
  • For the neck - I made a straight cut so the top of the circle wouldn't bother my son's neck. Also, in the back of the neck I cut a slit about 5" down from the top so his head wouldn't rip the fabric when he put it on.
  • For the mouth, cut a big black wedge (like a triangle, but the small part of the triangle will be rounded instead of straight). I went from about the middle of the circle to the edge. It is better to cut this too big and trim it later. ;-)
  • For the eye, cut a small black circle and then cut a small triangle out of it (see the picture).
  • Secure the eye and mouth by sewing or with fabric glue.

DIY Pacman Ghost Costume:

  • Fold your fabric in half - and trim the bottom so it comes just below the child's knees. I did not trim the sides of the ghost. It was a wide as the fabric was.
  • For the top of the ghost, use a marker to round the top. Cut. For the neck, I cut it straight and then cut a 5" slit at the back of the neck to make more room for my son's head.
  • Secure sides and top (except for neck hole) by sewing or with fabric glue.
  • For the bottom of the ghost, cut small triangles out to make it look jagged. This does not have to be exact!
  • For the eyes - cute two white ovals. Just ball park what size looks good on your size ghost. Also cut out 2 small light blue circles (the Pacman ghost eyes are blue :-)).
  • Secure eye color to white background, then secure that to the ghost (again, sew or glue).