We know how much fun it is to dress up a cat because of its coarse sense of humor, its expressions and even the excitement of calculating how many seconds it will take to take it off. We love to use human clothes, glasses and hats, whatever it takes to have a good time with him on Halloween or Carnival.
In this article on our site you will find ideas of all kinds that will make you spend an unforgettable time together and achieve (or not) an endearing photo that social networks. Of course, first of all you must take into account the personality of your feline to avoid stress or have a bad time, remember that the objective is to have fun together, not to have fun only you at the expense of their well-being. Read on to see the best homemade cat costumes unique and cute.
Cat costume with bow tie or handkerchief
If this is your first time dressing up your cat, using a simple accessory is a good option. Being used to wearing a collar 24 hours a day, he won't notice much of a difference if you put this costume on him.
To get the costume for cats with a bow tiefollow these steps:
- Find a shirt you don't wear anymore and don't worry about breaking it.
- Cut it just below the collar of the shirt, leaving a button so it can be fastened like a necklace.
- Make a bow and sew it near the buttoning so that it is centered, we do not recommend using safety pins because the cat could get hurt.
- You can also cut a piece of fabric in the shape of a triangle to make a kind of bandana. You can even add a hat to your cat's costume.
- Put it on your cat or cat.
Cat witch costume
Without a doubt, among all the easy-to-make cat costumes, we highlight the witch one. It is an original costume, since it does not require many elements, but perhaps your beloved pet is not satisfied with wearing it and it may annoy him.
To achieve the look of the Witch cat follow these steps:
- Get a witch hat size XS.
- Sew black strips to both sides.
- Gently tie the two straps at the bottom of the cat's head.
- Make him not take it off.
Lion costume for cats
The Lion Cat look is not particularly complicated to make and is one of the most popular cat costumes. To make it, you will need a fabric with fur similar to that of a lion and follow these steps:
- Take the fabric that will simulate the lion's hair and cut it in a triangular shape to fit your cat, enough to go around its neck. The fuzzier the fabric, the better.
- Sew a velcro that will join both ends of the "hair" and join them at the neck.
- The pointed end of the triangle will look like the end of the hair.
- Get another smaller piece of fabric for the tip of the tail and follow the same process, in this case it is preferable that the fabric is cut in a rounded shape so that the "ball" effect is more funny.
If you're not particularly adept at sewing these types of costumes, more and more pet supply stores sell these types of "wigs" already made.
Hello Kitty cat costume
This is an exclusive costume for white cats, otherwise people will not understand what we have tried to do. To be able to dress up your Hello Kitty cat you will need white fabric, pink fabric and the desire to sew. The idea is to create a kind of "hood".
- Draw the shape of Hello Kitty's head on the white cloth.
- Cut it out and make an exact copy using the first one as a template.
- Make a hole not too big for your cat to stick its head out.
- Sew both fabrics together to form the hood.
- Make the bow for the head and neck following the steps of the cat with a bow tie.
- Sew all the parts well to join them. Don't use pins or safety pins, Velcro is better.
- Finish off the job by sewing on some mustaches.
Kitty Spider Costume
This homemade costume for cats is specially designed for people who are pranksters or somewhat sinister, depending on the case. Still, it's a pretty easy costume to make for those who can't resist after seeing the final images. The spider cat is a source of videos on YouTube and unparalleled scares, what are you waiting for to try it?
- Get a super-sized spider plushie. You can also use fabric, a small sweater from your sister or whatever comes to mind, it rewards originality. You can tie it to the body with a ribbon, a velcro, a braid…
- Add long legs that are minimally stable around the cat's body, simulating a large spider.
- Add googly eyes, tweezers or anything that might scare your neighbors.
- Put it on the cat.
Ghost cat costume
If you're looking for funny and easy homemade cat costumes, how about dressing him up as a ghost? Also, you can't just wear it at Carnival, but it's also a cool Halloween costume idea for cats. You can also dress up as the same and have a fun time together. Simply follow these steps:
- Take an unwanted white sheet and cut a square bigger than your cat. He thinks it should cover it completely.
- Place the sheet over your cat and draw the outline of his face. Remove it and cut that circle. For his comfort, we also advise you to cut two holes for his ears.
- Put the sheet on your cat, letting him stick his head out through the hole, done! It couldn't be easier.
- To make it easier for you to move, you can tie the sheet around your neck with your collar (loosely so you don't feel too self-conscious) and finish adjusting the length by measuring your legs.
Batman costume for cats
Turn your feline into the bat cat! This is one of the easiest homemade cat costumes to make and much more comfortable for the kitty than some of the previous costumes. Although you can make it much more complicated, we recommend that you simply make some batwings and tie them around the neck like a necklace or around the back, whichever is more comfortable for you. you and your cat.
- Buy black felt fabric, Velcro and black thread. Lay out the fabric, draw the wings and cut them out.
- To make the wings firmer, you can use double felt, that is, cut four equal wings. Take two of these four wings and glue them together to create a thicker, firmer wing (using special fabric glue or sewing all the way around).
- Once the two wings are ready (with double fabric or not), join them by sewing the center with rather large stitches.
- You can leave them like this or wrap more thread around the joined center to make it look like a bow, so the wings will be folded up and not completely straight.
- Cut another strip that is a little longer than your cat's neck and sew the felt to the ends so you can tie the "collar".
- Cut another strip that you will use to cover the central thread of the wings and, in turn, join the strip of the necklace. Thus, spread the sewn wings, place the colla strip in the center and join it all with the second felt strip, again, as if it were a bow. You will have to sew it to close the ends.
Supercat costume
Surely your feline isn't just any cat to you, he's a supercat! So why not Dress him up as a superhero? Follow these steps:
- With felt cloth or another fabric you have at home, draw a mask for your cat's face and cut it out.
- Sew elastic cord on the ends so you can put it on without it falling off.
- Cut the cape leaving two long points at the top to tie it around the neck with a simple knot. This is the easiest way to make this costume.
Devil costume
We know that not all cats are angels. For this reason, what better idea than creating a homemade devil costume to honor that playful and mischievous attitude of your feline friend. This look is one of the easiest cat Halloween costumes to create if you have a hand with crochet. We will simply need red wool to create the devil hat/headband for our cat and we will have it. We will have to leave a hole through which to pass the little ears and in the center create two horns that simulate those of a devil. To keep the hood in place you can use velcro or make a small and light bow that does not bother the animal.
Costumes for cats and humans
If yours is something more daring, try Accompany your cat and dress up with him! You will find very creative ideas that appear in movies or television such as: Shrek and Puss in Boots, Alice in Wonderland or Sabrina and Salem the cat.
Don't forget to visit our article on Halloween costumes for cats, where you will find other original ideas to dress it up.
Do cats want to wear clothes?
Let's be real: most suits and full costumes are going to be a nuisance to our cat. Even so, there is a small segment of cats that "let go" and accept to wear clothes and accessories, until they get tired, of course.
On the other hand, we find cats that do want to wear clothes without showing any discomfort, such as the sphynx cat, a hairless breed that in the middle of winter will surely appreciate wearing a sweater.
Before you dress up your cat, try to find some type of clothing in which he feels comfortable, without having to sacrifice his freedom of movements or your hygiene routine. Keep in mind that these animals get stressed very easily, so if your cat costume can only consist of a bow tie, choose this option and don't let it suffer just by indulging in a full suit.
