How to Make a Vintage Style Bear Mascot Costume
Creating a vintage-style bear mascot costume is fun and rewarding for events like school functions or parades. You’ll need brown faux fur, foam sheets, polyester batting, a sewing machine, scissors, hot glue gun, Velcro dots, optional headgear base, acrylic paint, decorative patches/buttons, and strong thread. Start with a comfortable headpiece base, add foam shapes covered in fur for the bear’s features, and paint on nostrils and other details. For the body, use an old shirt to pattern, sew the faux fur pieces together, leave openings for your head and arms, lightly stuff with batting, and secure closures. Add vintage charm with decorations, gently distress the edges, and vary fur shades for a worn look. Double-check all seams and attachments before wearing. Accessorize with vintage touches for authenticity. Enjoy crafting!
