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DIY Little Witch Costume: Easy 15-Min Build

DIY little witch costume built from black cape or black bedsheet, pointy witch hat, and black-and-white striped tights
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Time15 minEffortEasy

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Pointy hat, black cape, striped tights, green face. Every piece is a shortcut the eye already knows. Fifteen minutes, easy: a black cape, a pointy witch hat, striped tights, and green face paint. The green face paint is what separates 'witch' from 'kid in a cape,' so don't skip it.

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Black capePointy witch hatBlack-and-white striped tightsGreen face paintSafety pins
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Tip: tie the ribbon in a bow at the front of the cape instead of a safety pin.

Sizing: Built for kids ages 3 to 10. Kids under 8 use a twin flat sheet, tweens and adults use a full flat, and trim the hem so it clears the ground by a few inches. Toddlers trip on hems an adult would clear.

Steps

  1. Pin the cape at the shoulders, or tie it with ribbon.
  2. Paint the nose, chin, and forehead lightly green with a fingertip or sponge.
  3. Use non-toxic kids' green face paint only.
  4. Pull on the black-and-white striped tights and the pointy witch hat.
  5. Carry a branch from the yard as a broom if one is handy.
  6. Optional pro finish: tie the ribbon in a bow at the front of the cape instead of a safety pin.

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Common questions

How much green face paint for a little witch?

Just the nose, chin, and forehead dabbed on lightly with a fingertip or sponge. A fully green face looks great for ten minutes and then smears on everything they touch.

What if the cape is too long for a toddler?

Pin it at the shoulders so it hits mid-back, and trim the bottom if it still drags. A cape that reaches the ground on a small kid is a tripping hazard on stairs.

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