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Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather

DIY Shark Hoodie {No Sewing Machine Needed}

in create, Easy DIY, Inspiration, Simple Gifting, style on 07/07/15

Hold on to your life vest because we are making a DIY Shark Hoodie Costume today!

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It’s the week we all love to hate. SHARK WEEK! Has everyone else been avoiding their TV this week? I mean, REALLY, who watches this stuff? Most of us will be gracing the sandy beaches this summer and I know I don’t need any additional reason to be certain a shark is going to come up and gobble me up.

 
Although I may have a fear of sharks, I definitely don’t have a fear of knocking out a cute almost no-sew project for my little buddy. (Yay, for no sewing machine, because let’s face it, sewing machines can *almost* be as scary as sharks, am-I-right?)
 
Shark Hoodie Costume Tutorial- No Sew
 
I made this simple beach cover up in less than 20 minutes and for a couple bucks. This hoodie was perfect to have on hand when we were in Hilton Head to throw on after the pool or while we were lounging in the condo. And it also makes a great shark hoodie costume for playing. 
 
 

Supplies Needed-  DIY Shark Hoodie Costume:

  • Solid Gray Hoodie Sweatshirt – I went with one a couple sizes bigger to make it more of a cover up and something he can use a couple years (this one is 5T). 
  • White Felt
  • Gray Thread
easy animal costumes- shark hoodie

Directions to Make the DIY Shark Hoodie Costume:

Now the comes the fun part- the teeth and fin. To make these, I used regular felt that was on hand. (thankfully my mother is a lover of fabric so I crashed her stash- like mother/like daughter) For the teeth, I first started to cut each tooth out in small triangles- but then realized it would be much easier to have an entire row as one piece.

 

kids shark halloween costume
 
Then I just pinned the rows onto the hood of the sweatshirt. Using a needle and thread, I sewed the felt teeth strips onto the sweatshirt.
boy shark hoodie costume

For the fin, I did the same sort of thing. Just traced out the fin shape onto the gray felt and sewed it onto the back of the sweatshirt.

shark hoodie costume

I won’t be running from this little shark anytime soon!

DIY Shark Hoodie Tutorial

So, tell me the truth- are you a Shark Week fan? Or do you just prefer adorable shark crafts instead? This DIY Shark Hoodie Costume has been such a fun thing to have!

xoxo-

Heather

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  1. AvatarWendy Patoprsty says

    Jul. 10, 2015 at 2:27 am

    This is AWESOME!!!! I do NOT watch shark week! I love swimming and if I do watch shark week I don't even want to swim in the pool! Ha ha!!

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  2. AvatarChristy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says

    Jul. 13, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    SO creative, Heather! Pinning for all my friends with shark loving boys (and girls)!

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