DIY Fuzzy Gremlin Plush Costume: 25-Min Felt Build

DIY fuzzy gremlin plush costume built from brown fuzzy onesie or footed pajamas, brown craft felt, and large googly eyes

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Time25 minEffortEasy

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A furry brown onesie, big felt ears, and googly eyes. The viral plush as a toddler costume. About twenty-five minutes, easy: brown fuzzy onesie or footed pajamas, brown felt, and large googly eyes. The ears should be oversized; timid ears read as mouse.

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Brown fuzzy onesieFelt (multi-color stash)Red paperGlue (any kind)Safety pins

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Tip: carry the gremlin in a laundry basket for arrivals.

Sizing: One per person, so kids and adults each get a real fit. Use a fuzzy onesie in the wearer's actual size; the ear headband adjusts.

Materials

Brown fuzzy onesie or footed pajamas, 1 (buy: thrift store or online)
Brown craft felt, 2 sheets 9x12 inches (buy: craft store)
Large googly eyes, 2 (buy: craft store)
White felt for teeth, 1 small piece (buy: craft store)
Fabric glue, 1 bottle (buy: craft store)
Safety pins, 4 (buy: dollar store)
Scissors, 1 pair

Steps

Cut two big round ears from the brown felt.
Glue the ears to the onesie hood.
Glue the googly eyes to the forehead of the hood, above the face opening.
Glue two small white felt triangles under the hood edge as teeth.
Safety: Glue the eyes to the hood, never near the child's face, and keep all small parts where little hands cannot pull them off.
Optional pro finish: carry the gremlin in a laundry basket for arrivals.

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