Shark Costume Tutorial {Easy & Inexpensive!}

This summer I showed you how to make a shark fin t-shirt over on Dollar Store Crafts for shark week. Building on the shark shirt we already had, we were able to pull together a super easy shark costume in no-time and for less than $10.

Supplies

• Shark Shirt - $3
• two grey t-shirts
• double sided extra firm iron-on interfacing
• sewing machine or needle & thread
• permanent marker
• paper
• iron & press cloth
• scrap cardboard
• Long sleeve shirt in black, white or grey, on hand
• Grey pants, on hand
• Grey hat, $1
• Grey mittens, $1
• Black fabric scraps
• Stuffed fish props, $1 each

Directions

Step 1: Shark fin shirt

Make the shark fin shirt following the instructions on Dollar Store Crafts.

Step 2: Hat

Cut two circles of black fabric (felt or fleece work well) and use hot glue to adhere to the sides of the hat. 

Step 3: Get Dressed

Get your child dressed in the grey pants. Layer a long sleeve shirt under the shark shirt for warmth. Add the hat and the grey mittens for fins. We also picked up a couple of stuffed fish at the dollar store to use for props.

Need more quick or inexpensive costume ideas? Stay tuned! I've got lots more coming up over the next two weeks. Or better yet, subscribe to my email newsletter so you don't miss it!

Do you like this post? Consider subscribing to our weekly newsletter!