Holiday Planning & Ideas Halloween Halloween Projects & Crafts Halloween Costumes for Kids How to Make a White-Swan Costume Some felt, a cape, and a leotard are all you need to bring this costume to life. By Alexandra Churchill Alexandra Churchill Alexandra is a former digital editor for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 14, 2024 Close Photo: Johnny Miller This getup, starting with a leotard and tights, is fowl play at its best. Two pieces of felt form the head, while black and orange felt finish the face, and a cape—pinned at the top or secured with Velcro—begs to be flapped. For cygnet feet, top the tights with black knee socks and shoes (Mary Janes look particularly sweet). This costume will surely have your little one looking regal as they "glide" around from house to house on Halloween. Halloween Costumes for Kids What You'll Need Materials Template Fabric marker and scissors White, orange, and black felt Hot-glue gun Pins or adhesive Velcro White leotard and tights Black knee-high socks Mary Janes Instructions Make hood: Draw profile of swan's head from template onto white felt; double up felt and cut out, so you have two identical pieces. Hot-glue top edges together to create a hood. Draw swan's beak from template onto orange felt, and eye area onto black felt; cut out and hot-glue onto top edge of hood. Create cape: Draw shape of cape with feathers at bottom from template on white felt, and cut out. Pin at top or secure with Velcro. Final touches: Pair cape and hood with leotard and tights, socks, and shoes.