How to Make a Monkey Costume

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Shop for a brown sweat suit with the person for whom you are making the costume.

   Choose brown hooded sweatshirts with matching pants that fit comfortably.
   
   You can find a sweat suit at a thrift store, at Walmart, or online, if you cannot find one in your town. , Place it over your child's head and pull the ties so that it fits snuggly and frames your child's head.
   
   Pin a safety pin at the top of where you will want the monkey ears to be., The piece should be approximately
   8.5 by 11 inches (21.6 by 28 cm).
   
   Fold the piece of fleece in half on the 11 inch (28 cm) side., You can cut an oval out on 1 side of the folded fleece, near the edge, and then place 1 of the ovals on the other side of the fleece to serve as a template., At 1 end of each oval, cut a horizontal line to create a flat end.
   
   This is where you will attach the ears to the hoodie., Flip the ovals inside out when you are done., Pin the flat end of the oval shut., Make sure that the oval is at least 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) smaller on all sides than your brown ovals.
   
   These will form the inside of your monkey ears., Repeat on the other ear.
   
   Allow the glue to dry before sewing again., Align the ear so that it touches the safety pin at the top.
   
   Pin the ear in place.,, If you are making this costume for an adult, add a few inches (5 to 7 cm) to each measurement to fill up more of the belly portion of the hoodie.,, Allow it to dry before sewing further., Sew it into place with brown thread.
   
   You have completed your monkey suit., Place the hoodie over the head carefully.
   
   Pull the hoodie strings tight and tie them under the chin so that the ears stand out to the sides.
   
   For extra embellishment with your homemade monkey costume, give the costumed person a banana to carry.
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   Step 2: Ask your child to try on the hoodie.

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   Step 3: Take 1 piece of brown fleece.

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   Step 4: Cut 4 inch (10.2 cm) long ovals out of the brown fleece to make your ears.

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   Step 5: Place each pair of fleece ovals with the front sides together and pin.

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   Step 6: Sew around the outside of the ears by hand or on a sewing machine

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   Step 7: leaving the flat end of the oval open.

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   Step 8: Stuff the inside of the ears with pipe cleaners to make them stand up on their own.

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   Step 9: Cut out 3 inch (7.6 cm) long ovals from your tan felt.

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    Step 10: Glue 1 piece of tan felt on top of your brown fleece ear with fabric glue.

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    Step 11: Place 1 of your hands inside the hoodie on the right side.

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    Step 12: Hand sew the oval ears onto each side of the hoodie in the spot you have previously measured.

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    Step 13: Cut 2 circles of tan felt that are approximately 8 inches by 10 inches (20.3 by 25.4 cm).

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    Step 14: Glue the 2 circles together to make a thick attachment that will appear sturdy on your costume.

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    Step 15: Glue the belly circle onto the center and front of your hoodie.

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    Step 16: Pin a brown marabou boa to the back center of your brown hoodie.

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    Step 17: Have the costume-wearer put on the brown sweatpants and some brown shoes.

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