Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re searching for a fun, recognizable, and DIY-friendly costume, look no further! Inspired by the beloved Sesame Street character, this DIY Yellow Bird Halloween Costume is guaranteed to be a hit. This costume was not only a personal favorite but also received recognition from Lauren Conrad’s team, proving its stylish and eye-catching appeal! While it requires a bit of preparation, especially sourcing the yellow feather boas (pro-tip: shop on Amazon or eBay in advance for better deals!), the final result is absolutely worth the effort.
If you’re ready to bring some sunshine to your Halloween festivities, here’s a detailed guide on creating your own fantastic Yellow Bird Sesame Street Halloween Costume!
What You’ll Need to Create Your Yellow Bird Sesame Street Costume
Materials for a DIY yellow bird Sesame Street Halloween costume tutorial
- Yellow Dress: A simple yellow dress will form the base of your costume. Thrift stores like Goodwill are excellent places to find affordable options. Look for a sleeveless dress, as it provides a good shape for the costume.
- Yellow Feather Boas (3-4): These are crucial for the feathery look of the yellow bird. The quantity depends on the fullness you desire.
- Orange Thigh-High Socks: These will create the iconic orange legs of the Sesame Street character.
- Used Orange T-shirt: Repurpose an old orange T-shirt to craft the bird’s distinctive feet.
- Pink/Purple Socks: Colorful, furry socks are ideal for creating the striped leg warmers.
- Yellow Thread: For sewing the feather boas onto the dress and assembling the feet.
- Scissors: For cutting fabric and boas.
- Pink and Blue Eye Shadow: To mimic the yellow bird’s unique eye makeup.
Crafting the Yellow Bird Body
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Prepare the Yellow Dress: Begin with your chosen yellow dress. If it has a neck strap, like the sleeveless dress mentioned, cut it off. Retain the strap, as it can be repurposed for the arm coverings later.
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Attach the Feather Boas: Take your yellow feather boas and carefully sew them onto the dress. Start from the bottom and work your way up, layering the boas to create a full, feathery texture.
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Ensure Full Coverage: Continue sewing the feather boas until the entire dress is thoroughly covered in yellow feathers, resembling the iconic Sesame Street bird.
Applying feather boas to a yellow dress for a DIY yellow bird costume
Creating Optional Yellow Bird Arms
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Utilize Leftover Material (Optional): If you have extra fabric from alterations, like the neck strap from the dress, you can create arm coverings.
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Cut and Shape Arm Coverings: Cut two long strips of the yellow fabric. Make a small hole in each strip for your thumb to loop through.
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Attach and Feather the Arms: Tie the fabric strips around your arms, positioning the thumb loop for secure wear. Cover these fabric arm coverings with leftover feather boa pieces to blend them seamlessly with the feathered body.
Making feathered arm coverings for a yellow bird Sesame Street costume
Assembling the Striped Yellow Bird Legs
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Prepare Orange Legwear: Obtain orange thigh-high socks or tights. These will serve as the base for the bird’s legs.
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Create Colorful Stripes: Take the furry pink/purple socks and cut them into circular strips, similar to rubber bands or hair ties. These will become the stripes around the yellow bird’s legs.
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Attach Leg Stripes: Slide the sock stripes onto the orange thigh-high socks, spacing them evenly to create the characteristic striped pattern of the Sesame Street character’s legs. Ensure they are snug but comfortable, avoiding any restriction of circulation. The furry texture of the socks makes them comfortable for extended wear.
Constructing the Oversized Yellow Bird Feet
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Prepare Shoe Covers: Cut the sleeves off the orange T-shirt. These sleeves will act as an initial layer over your shoes, providing a base for the larger feet.
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Cut Foot Shapes: From the remaining orange T-shirt fabric, cut out four foot shapes, each resembling a three-toed bird foot.
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Assemble and Stuff Feet: Pair up the foot shapes and sew two together for each foot. Leave an opening to stuff them with leftover T-shirt material or any suitable filling to give them a plump, three-dimensional bird foot appearance.
Cutting and assembling oversized yellow bird feet from orange fabric
Finished oversized yellow bird feet for the DIY costume
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Create Foot Straps: Cut small holes on the underside of each bird foot. Thread pieces of fabric through these holes to create straps. These straps will be used to tie the oversized feet securely to your shoes, ensuring they stay in place while walking.
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Attach Feet to Shoe Covers: Sew the top edge of the stuffed bird feet to the prepared T-shirt sleeve shoe covers, completing the construction of the oversized yellow bird feet.
Yellow Bird Inspired Makeup
Completed yellow bird Sesame Street Halloween costume with inspired makeup
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Embrace Playful Makeup: Have fun with your makeup! Mimic the yellow bird’s distinctive eyes using blue eye shadow on the lower eyelid and pink above.
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Customize Your Look: Feel free to get creative and adapt the makeup to your preferences. Consider adding dramatic fake eyelashes or bright yellow lipstick to enhance the Sesame Street character resemblance. The possibilities are endless!
This tutorial provides a fantastic way to create a memorable Yellow Bird Sesame Street Halloween Costume. I originally wore this costume several years ago, and it remains one of my all-time favorites! The fact that Lauren Conrad and her team acknowledged and appreciated this DIY creation was truly an honor. Get ready to spread some Sesame Street cheer this Halloween with your own homemade yellow bird costume!
