Crafted with felt and a simple beige dress, this easy DIY hot dog costume features a bun-like dress with a plush sausage adorned with ketchup and mustard accents! Hilarious, yes? You can bring the savory charm to any Halloween gathering or costume party!
Supplies Needed
The base of this easy DIY hot dog costume is a simple beige dress or outfit that is extremely easy to find! Here are some great options for the beige base:
In addition to the beige dress, you will need just a few extra supplies:
- Brown, Red & Yellow Felt: You will need 1/4 yard of each fabric.
- Temporary Hem Tape, or a needle and thread if you prefer!
- Hot Glue
- Scissors
Step-by-Step Tutorial
Cut out a rectangle, about 7-10″ wide and the length of your dress (from neckline to hemline) from the brown felt. Trim the top and bottom of the rectangle into a curved shape.
Cut a wavy line, about one inch thick, from both the red and the yellow felt.
Hot glue the yellow to the center of the brown “hot dog” piece. Then hot glue the red right next to it, overlapping slightly.
Attach hem tape along the entire edge of the hot dog. Peel off the backing and adhere to the dress, pressing firmly to secure.
Use a needle and thread to tack the top and bottom of the hot dog to the dress for extra security, if desired.
Where to Wear a Hot Dog Costume
This adorable hot dog costume can be worn whenever life calls for a costume! Not only is it perfect for Halloween, but also summertime activities where hot dogs are on the menu!
- Halloween
- Summer BBQ
- 4th of July Party
- Hot Dog Eating Contest
Costumes to Go With a Hot Dog Costume
What’s more fun than dressing up? Dressing up with friends or family, of course! You can turn this hot doc costume into a group, trio or family costume with other food themed costumes that are easy to make and so adorable.
Photos by Jeff Mindell
Easy DIY Hot Dog Costume
Materials
- 1 beige dress
- 1/4 yard brown felt
- 1/4 yard yellow felt
- 1/4 yard red felt
- temporary hem tape or a needle and thread
- hot glue
- scissors
Instructions
- Cut out a rectangle, about 7-10 inches wide and the length of your dress (from neckline to hemline) from the brown felt. Trip the top and bottom of the rectangle into a curved shape.
- Cut a wavy line, about one inch thick, from both the red and yellow felt.
- Hot glue the yellow to the center of the brown "hot dog" piece. Then hot glue the red right next to it, overlapping slightly.
- Attach hem tape along the entire edge of the hot dog. Peel off the backing and adhere to the dress, pressing firmly to secure.
- Use a needle and thread to tack the top and bottom of the hot dog to the dress for extra security, if desired.
Michelle says
Another hilarious and original costume, I totally love it!
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