No-sew Queen Elsa cape
If you are not a great sewer (like me!) or don't own a sewing machine. Than this no-sew Queen Elsa cape from Tidbits is perfect. This is also a fun way for some of the older girls to get introduced to sewing and make their own cape.
So no more need to spend lots of money on the Disney costumes, make your own. Your girls will be just as happy with it!
Age
From 2 years
What you need
Piece of turquoise fabric (with snowflakes) - chiffon or organza
Scissors
Sticky back velcro
Candle
Optional
Button
Needle
Thread
Preparation
Depending on your child's height, cut the fabric to the desired width and length. I used 1 metre fabric and was able to make 2 capes from it. Fold your fabric in the middle. Round off the top and cut off some fabric to make room for the neck (picture 2). Round off the bottom (picture 3). And add some sticky velcro on the 2 sides at the top of the cape (picture 4). Now move the edges of your cape along a candle flame. This will make sure the edges don't fray. Just be careful and don't hold the fabric in one spot for too long as then the fabric will burn.
Optional: add a button on one site at the top with a needle and thread to make it pretty.
Play
Put on the cape and try out your best Queen Elsa poses. Need some inspiration, go on Youtube and search for the 'Let it go' song.
Add-ons for more fun play
Clean - up
Only a few leftover fabrics scraps that need to be trashed or if there is a lot store it as it may become handy in the future.
Educational
Dressing up is a great way for kids to learn many things. Kids develop their fine motor skills by (un)dressing themselves. Or they might learn new words while singing a song performed by their favourite character. They work on developing empathy when pretending to be in somebody else his/hers shoes. And when playing with friends / mom or dad they work on their social skills.
Put together a dress up box with lots of costumes and props for your child to choose from. Add some dresses, costumes, capes, necklaces, masks, hats, wigs and bags for hours of play.
So no more need to spend lots of money on the Disney costumes, make your own. Your girls will be just as happy with it!
Age
From 2 years
What you need
Piece of turquoise fabric (with snowflakes) - chiffon or organza
Scissors
Sticky back velcro
Candle
Optional
Button
Needle
Thread
Preparation
Depending on your child's height, cut the fabric to the desired width and length. I used 1 metre fabric and was able to make 2 capes from it. Fold your fabric in the middle. Round off the top and cut off some fabric to make room for the neck (picture 2). Round off the bottom (picture 3). And add some sticky velcro on the 2 sides at the top of the cape (picture 4). Now move the edges of your cape along a candle flame. This will make sure the edges don't fray. Just be careful and don't hold the fabric in one spot for too long as then the fabric will burn.
Optional: add a button on one site at the top with a needle and thread to make it pretty.
Play
Put on the cape and try out your best Queen Elsa poses. Need some inspiration, go on Youtube and search for the 'Let it go' song.
Add-ons for more fun play
- If your daughter has long hair, try making a long loose braid just like the one Queen Elsa has.
- Princess Anna (Queen Elsa her sister) wears a purple cape in the movie. That could be your next project?
Clean - up
Only a few leftover fabrics scraps that need to be trashed or if there is a lot store it as it may become handy in the future.
Educational
Dressing up is a great way for kids to learn many things. Kids develop their fine motor skills by (un)dressing themselves. Or they might learn new words while singing a song performed by their favourite character. They work on developing empathy when pretending to be in somebody else his/hers shoes. And when playing with friends / mom or dad they work on their social skills.
Put together a dress up box with lots of costumes and props for your child to choose from. Add some dresses, costumes, capes, necklaces, masks, hats, wigs and bags for hours of play.