Last year we purchased a lion costume for our 2 year old. I love family costumes so I knew that we had to do something to match his adorable costume.
For the lioness I purchased a tan velour jump suit, and cream colored slippers. I went the craft store and got any thing that looked like a lion’s mane. I bought a boa in both dark orange and tan that was in the trim section, as well as 4 smaller boa’s that already had elastic in them for my ankles and wrists.
Since I wanted to be able to use the jump suit again, I just safety pinned the trim around that hood, and added ears that I made out of tan felt. I cut a large oval of felt for the belly and also pinned this on. For the tail I just used an old orange skirt that I cut up and added some left over trim to the end.
For the Safari Hunter I went hunting for a tan shirt at the Goodwill. I took a fabric marker and added the paw prints and just used scissors to make holes, and then ripped up the shirt. He just wore a pair of khaki shorts and hiking boots. We had the tan hat, bandana and binoculars but I purchase the riffle at the dollar store.
In total I spend about 2 hours on the costumes and $30, ($18 on the jump suit!)
So my friend looks EXACTLY like the man in the photos. Who is he? I want a name – not to be creepy or anything.
…Twin!!!
female lions don’t have that hair around their head…
OMG I LOVE THISSSS!!!! haha anyone that knows me knows that I love lions to death, all of the lions costumes I have seen have only been for little kids, but this is AMAZINNNNG thank yall so much for submitting this, exactly what I was looking for!!! :))
Where did you buy the jumpsuit from? I am looking for one so I can also make a lion costume.
Thank you
when did u get the mens safari outfit from i so need one