Design icon Brian Patrick Flynn shares this delightful DIY flower costume. Watch your child light up as they embody a blooming flower—a playful alternative to the quiet game that sparks endless imagination.
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The leaf arms form one large sheet spanning wrist to wrist. Cut green felt into a 38" x 12" rectangle. Use scissors to shape the edges into an arc, tapering to pointed leafy ends.
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Enhance the green felt sheet with green ribbon. Secure it along the edges using a zigzag stitch for a polished finish.
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Sew a ribbon down the center of the leaf for realistic veining. Focus on one side—the zigzag stitching provides texture on the other.
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Cut elastic into two 10" strips and two 6" strips. Sew the 10" strips to the top center of the sheet, spaced 10 inches apart, securing over the raw edges.
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Fold a 6" elastic strip in half to form a loop, pin raw edges to the sheet's end, and sew securely so the loop extends outward. Repeat for the other side.
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Cut petal felt into 12" x 6" ovals (6-7 needed). Fold each in half, sew around the outer edge, leaving ½" openings at each fold end.
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Image 1 (left) | Image 2 (right)
Attach a safety pin to one end of the yellow ribbon (Image 1). Thread petals onto the ribbon via the safety pin through each opening (Image 2).
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Gather petals into a circle, tie ribbon ends securely, and fasten around your child's head for the perfect bloom.
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Pair the leaf arms and petal headband with green pants and shirt—like striped pajamas. This charming ensemble shines year-round, beyond just Halloween.
