I drew up some patterns for the Fur Hood, not really knowing what I was doing as far as grading the pattern, but doing the best I could and the pattern worked. I spent a few hours doing this, even color coding my patterns. I have to give a huge shout-out here because I was going to just settle for a hand-drawn pattern until Adrianna (Hey June Patterns and Crafterhours blog) was amazing and said she would digitize them for me! She’s one cool chica.
Because noggins come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, I wanted each size to fit generously so a wide range of heads could wear it ;). I like that if you choose a larger size, the bigger hoods protect their cute faces from the wind and cold better. I asked Bailey (my 6 year old) if she preferred a snug fit after trying on a size Small, or if she preferred size Medium. She prefers to wear the Medium because she likes to cover her face with it when she is cold and even hide her face in it. And I think it’s pretty fun that the sizing can work from a baby clear up to a grown-up. But of course it all comes down to personal preference, which we will go into more detail than you ever wanted to in a second.
If she wants to see better, the hood can easily slide back on the head and allow for better vision—Bailey will switch hers back and forth. When she’s cold she pulls it forward and when she’s doing stuff, she will let it rest further back on her head. And if she doesn’t want it on her head, it’s so great with the snap at the neck…it turns it into hood that still warms the neck.
SO, the question is, Which Size Should You Make? Let’s discuss…
Let’s compare sizes on my kids and talk about how you might like to choose the size to make. My kids have slightly smaller than average head circumference. They all fall in the 30%-40% for their head circumference.
Here are Bailey (age 6) and Ruby (age 1 1/2 but she’s like the 20% for head circumference) wearing the same hood—the size XS.
You can see that it’s nice and loose and roomy on Ruby, and a nice snug fit on Bailey. Either way it’s great!
Here are Devon (age 9) and Bailey (age 6) wearing the same hood—the size Medium.
It’s a bit big on Bailey but the fit is pretty good on Devon.
The largest two sizes will likely fit any teenager or adult. I made Devon (age 9) the XL and though big, he also loves having the extra room. But I would probably make him the Large next time.
And lastly, here is Carson (age 11) wearing his own version he wanted—because he is too cool for cute bear/wolf/dog ears, or something. So a furry ninja was requested. You can just skip the ears and the extra cutting on the fur pattern pieces and just use the lining pattern pieces for teenagers and adults.
My kids are thrilled with them. Ruby typically hates anything on her head—hoods, hats, etc. But these, she comes running to us and barks like a dog, letting us know she would like to wear it NOW! Ruby is wearing the size XXS in the picture below. Tighter fit but I prefer the looser look the size XS gives her.
Moral of the story? If you are afraid the size you are looking at will be too big, then size down. And if you want an even snugger fit, size down two sizes. **I strongly encourage making a muslin with some scrap fabric. No need to make the entire hood. Just cut out the lining pattern and sew it up (seriously, it would take maybe 10 minutes total) and try it on a human and see what you think. Loosely speaking, I think this is what will fit whom, but ultimately it is up to head size and preference:
XXS: 6-12 months loosely, 1 to maybe 2 years more snug
XS: 1-2 loosely, 3-4 more snug
S: 3-4 loosely, 5-6 more snug
M: 5-6 loosely, 7-8 more snug
L: 7-8 loosely, 9-10 more snug
XL: 9-10 loosely, teen on up to adult more snug
I hope that all helps explain the sizing efficiently! Whoosh! That was long-winded!
And really, it’s just so cute no matter how you decide to make the fit. I love these hoods! And the best part is that my kids LOVE LOVE LOVE them and were so excited when I’d complete a hood for them. They haven’t had such a response on things I’ve sewn for them in months ;). Always makes me feel so good to sew for pleased recipients!
Ok, bases covered. Let’s sew! These come together from cutting to finish in less than an hour, in my opinion. I’m down to 45 minutes on mine after sewing up a few.
What you will need:
-the pattern pieces—you can get the free download for the pattern HERE. This picture shows the layout of the pattern pieces:
-1/2 yard of faux fur fabric (it is wide so a 1/2 yard will be plenty. You can get away with a 1/3 yard for the smallest 2 sizes) **I much preferred the faux fur that did not hold is shape. The white fur hat Ruby is wearing is much stiffer than the other fur, so it doesn’t drape and look as cute to me. So choose a nice soft faux fur that is able to drape well and move around for the best look.
-1/2-3/4 yard flannel or other lining fabric, like cotton. You can squeeze the whole pattern out of a 1/2 yard, HOWEVER, you will have to cut the center hood strip NOT on the fold if you do this—see left picture below. Just remember to add 1/2” seam allowance on the pieces you cut if you only had 1/2 yard for the lining.
-two 2” squares of iron on interfacing.
–KAM snaps (aff link), Velcro, button…any of these that you will want to use as a closure under the neck.
-SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE 1/2” FOR THE ENTIRE PROJECT, and that includes the ears. I wanted larger seams because sewing with fur adds bulk and I wanted to make sure that your fabric didn’t shift too much with a smaller seam allowance.
OK! Print off that pretty pattern and cut out the size pattern you want. You’ll notice the hood pattern pieces say mirrored pair. Just make sure you aren’t cutting two pieces identical–you need to either fold your pattern and cut double layers, or on the fur (since two layers is iffy when cutting), cut your pattern on one side, then flip the pattern OR the fabric and cut out the other side. **Reader tip: cut the lining pieces just slighly (maybe 1/8″) smaller then the outer pieces. This way it will nest nicely into the fur hood.
Now here’s where you need a warning: Cutting all that faux fur is MESSY! And you’ll look like a cat exploded in your house, or so says my husband. First I get as much of the mess in the garbage when cutting—I’ll cut one pattern piece and then go right to the garbage and pull at the edges getting all the loose fur that isn’t attached anymore. This helps with the mess greatly. Other tips: sweep and vacuum right after cutting your pattern pieces—there will be a little more mess as you are sewing but nothing like the initial cutting. A lint brush is helpful to get the fur off your cutting mat. Or tape wrapped around your hand with the sticky side out. That works too. Also, sewing with a walking foot is helpful, thought not required. Just make sure that you use a LOT of pins when pinning the pattern pieces together. The fur shifts and actually stretches rather easily. So pin pin pin!
Placing your pattern on TOP of the faux fur helps it to not shift as much.
Lay the ears aside and grab your lining pieces. Take the center hood strip and start pinning, right sides together, starting at the TOP of the hood and working to the back.
SECOND WAY TO SEW EARS: Since my son declined the ears sewn the way above, I pinned them to the top before sewing on the middle strip and carried on, so please note that my ears will look different on the rest of the tutorial.
Take the center hood strip and start pinning to the fur, right sides together.
Sew together (1/2″ seam).
Tuck and fold the opening in by 1/2″ and sew closed.
And this is what it looks like when finished securing the lining.
You are totally DONE now! They are fairly quick and ultimately adorable. Hope you like it! I’d love to see what you do with it, so be sure to share with me!
Ack! This is totally adorable. I now need to drop everything and make all three boys a faux fur hood. Thanks for the free pattern and the fabulous idea!
Thanks so much Stacey!!
Your hats and kids are adorable. Thanks for posting. I’m trying to put a fur lining a coat hood and the shapes of your pattern have really helped me sort it out. BIG THANKS from the UK !
Thanks for sharing this! Gonna make my son a wolf hat for his Halloween costume.
AAAAh How gorgeous are these!!! Thank you so much for the pattern!
You are so welcome! So glad you like it!
This is so amazing! Thank you!
Thank you! So glad you like it! :)
Oh my goodness! CUTENESS OVERLOAD. I must make one of these. My youngest has a birthday coming up.
Just adorable. Thank you for the free pattern!
You are welcome!! So happy you have plans for it!! :)
Ah I can hardly stand the cuteness!!
Thank you Amy! I’m glad you like it!!
Loooooooooooove this! Thank you!!!!
So glad you like it !!
Oh my goodness, how cute!! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for tomorrow afternoon that links to your pattern:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-faux-fur-animal-hood-in-6-sizes/2014/11/13/
–Anne
Thanks so much Anne!
this is the BEST ever.
Thank you Jessica!
OK I did it! Excellent pattern.
http://www.falafelandthebee.com/2014/12/02/ralphie-the-deranged-lamb-bunny/
Thank you. My daughter LOVES it…and I giggle when I see it.
~Michelle
These are so cute! And the pictures are the BEST! Love your kids
I can’t thank you enough for posting this. I have 8 animal costumes to make for a Christmas program on 12/14 and the hat pattern I have is *way* off (like the largest size would fit a baby’s head. I’m working with preschoolers here).
I just cranked out the first one and not only was it quick but super cute, too. Thanks again!
Thank you for your wonderful pattern & really well written instructions & great pictures.
Love these prints:) great tutorial too, thanks!
Thank you so much for this pattern and such an in-depth tutorial! I still can’t believe it’s a FREE pattern! I am starting a couple of these as gifts for my kiddos :-)
This is so gorgeous! I can’t wait to make some for my little girls! Do you think it would also work in fleece or minky?
Sorry I’m French. One or two center hood strip? Because I have not enough lining.
Merry Christmas!
One center hood strip with the lining and one center hood strip with the fur.
What a great tutorial. How do you think these hoods would go with polar fleece as a lining material? Also your kids are utterly edible.
I think the fleece would be great! I may just be a little worried about the thickness if you are still using fur on the outer material however. Thanks so much for the compliment!
Cutest kids EVER!!! Thanks for the free pattern too…
Thank you, and you are welcome!
I want to make one for all of my nieces and nephews and one for me too. So cute!
This is fantastic, thank you so much for such easy instructions and clear patterns! I’m going to make one for myself, a 25 yo child :)… I’ll be using the XL guide so roughly how much fabric will I need? I’m looking at faux fur and it’s more expensive than I’d imagined so would be great to have a rough idea. Thank you Christie xxx
I’m sorry I don’t have it figured out–can you lay out the pattern and measure how wide and long you would need it? If you haven’t printed it out yet let me know and I can try and figure that out for you today sometimes. Glad you like it :).
Thank you very much
I stumbled upon your photos and pattern and fell in love with the hoods. I immediately downloaded the pattern, bought the fabric and made three in 2 days! It is so easy and your instructions are so helpful. Thank you for the pattern. Once my fabric store restocks their supply of fun fur, I will be making more for sure!
That makes me so happy to hear this! Thank you for sharing and I’m so glad you like the pattern!
oh mon Dieu que c est beau!!! je vais essayer d en faire un pour ma petite fille en esperant comprendre car mon anglqie est tres rudimentaire…merci beaucoup
OMG! Thanks so much for making this. The hoods are adorable and your post is amazing! Thanks again.
Looking for ideas to make a hoodie or hat for a lamb costume request from my 9 year old daughter. Last year was Little Bo Peep & this year guess she wants to be the sheep! I think the puppy ears, because of the way they hang down, in some fluffy white material will be perfect! With gray or pink lining…yay!! Thank you!
I cut out the pattern for this, but the center hood strip confuses me. What is the fold line. I also see that on the ears. It seems like the center good strip wouldn’t be long enough to go from the top of the hood lining to the bottom of the back hood…can someone explain this to me? Keep in mind I’m fairly new to sewing
Hello! The fold line is where your fabric is to be folded in half. Then you cut out the pattern so the side of the pattern piece lays on top of the fold. Making a symmetrical piece when the fabric is unfolded after cutting. Hopefully that makes sense!
I just wanted to say thank you for the tutorial/pattern! We are doing little red riding hood for family Halloween costumes and I made a “wolf” hat for my woodsman. It turned out great. Sarahelizabethcreates on Instagram for pics tomorrow.
I just wanted to say thank you for the pattern/tutorial! We are dressing up as little red riding hood for family costumes this Halloween. I made a “wolf” hat for my woodsman, and it turned out great!
I don’t sew. My few lessons were in middle school home ec so everything else is just winging it on my machine. My daughter wants to be our Portuguese Water Dog for Halloween. I used your pattern and directions and altered a few things and it came out AMAZING. Thank you thank you thank you! Your instructions were sooooooo clear and wonderful that even a sewing dummy can follow them. Thank you!!!!
I adore this pattern! Made it in fluffy pink faux fur with pink suede lining for my daughter! Check out @abellasbraids on Instagram, I’ll be posting a pic this evening! Thank you for the free pattern!! You were the only bear hoodie pattern I could find, free or not! Xoxo
What an amazing pattern. Really, well done. My 3 year old’s wolf hood came out beautifully! Lined it with dark grey fleece for extra warmth (chilly Duluth Halloween!) Thank you so very much.
Is there anyway you can send me the pattern to my email for some reason. It won’t download. Ty in advanced
This pattern is so cute! Thank you for sharing it with us. I made 2 Faux Fur Hoods which I posted on http://taniastayspositive.blogspot.be/2015/10/winter-time-with-bear-and-dog.html.
thank you so much for this great tutorial. it was a real lifesaver!
Just wanted to say thank you for this pattern. My 2’year old son went as the wolf and my 8mo daughter red riding hood for Halloween. This pattern was perfect for the wolf and the sizing was spot on. Thank you again!!
You are so welcome! Glad they worked out!
any ideas for REAL fur???
im thinking it might be mostly the same, except maybe a leather needle….
because real fur means… skin err leather….
Hello! I’ve sewn with leather before, so make sure you use a leather needle I’d think, along with something pretty thin. It would be very hard to sew it if it’s thick. Good luck!
So cute! I made one for myself, and it super cute even though my bear ears are different sizes XD. I was just disappointed you can’t see my cute flannel inside because of my big head. Oh well. It is also very warm. And I speculate you introducing me to KAM snaps! I have been looking for something like those forever.
That’s great! I’ve seen a few adult versions and they are so cute. I’m so glad you like it :).
Un grand Merci pour votre patron il a un super rendu!!
Wowza! This is one great project – with great directions – with great photos – with great kid models! Love your whole blog (found you through blog lovin – and then had to search and search to find a way to leave a comment (not something I’m usually so passionate about).
Oh thanks so much!!
Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial ! I don’t have kids, but I’ve kept touch with kids I’ve taken care of, and this will be a PERFECT Christmas present.
Yes, I start early ^^. I thank you again for sharing your talent !
You have just solved my Christmas present problem for all my nieces and nephews!
Great to hear!
I just made one of these for my daughter as she requested a cat costume, I can’t wait for her to come home and try it on. I love that you put to mirror pieces when cutting two of them, made it so much easier. So simple to put together.
The only question I have is is there a printable ‘cheat sheet’ for the instructions? But that’s minor.
Thanks so much for making this pattern available, and having suggested sizing :)
That’s a great idea. Maybe I’ll have to make time for that in the future. :)
Just found your tutorial. These hoods look adorable and my girls are going to love them. I can’t wait to do this project. Thank you so much for sharing!
I absolutely love this. If I didn’t overheat so easily, I would make one for me to wear on Halloween.
LOVE it! And my girls will do so too. With all that fur coming up this season… perfect. Thank you!
Hi, this idea is so amazing, your children are so adorable and the result is so pretty. But I have question, where did you buy Bailey’s fur?
Thank you! The fur for Bailey’s is from Joann. Not sure they still carry it, but it’s definitely my favorite!
Thanks for sharing the pattern! It’s so cute, I made a wolf for myself, but I modified it a bit to add a scarf and make it like those hooded animal scarves that are so popular. I also made a hood in fleece (with the flannel lining) for the little girl my sister-in-law babysits (easier to clean, and using up some of those random scraps of fabric too!). I did make one other change and used the lining pattern for the outside on both and just cut slits to insert the ears because I didn’t want the seams on the sides, although I did find that when sewing the fur if you sort of push the fur away from the seams before sewing, it will catch in the seams less and you can brush the fur back in place and hide them a little more. I also made sure that I cut the center hood stripe so that the fur was hanging downward in the same direction as the rest of the hood because I picked a really shaggy white fur and I though it might look odd if the fur ended up going in the other direction. I think that was all just me being fussy though :)
Great tips, thank you!
Love these! I just made a cat one for my daughter’s Halloween costume. My one tip if you’re making a cat hood is to keep the ears as high as possible on the side hood pieces because once the center hood piece is added, the ears go quite low. Also, I added interfacing to my lining piece of the ears to make them more stable and stick up better…worked well!
Thanks for the pattern and tutorial! :)
Great tips, thanks!
I am a kindergarten teacher and I needed a cute bear hat for a play that we are doing. I loved your pattern, it was easy and I did it in about 20 minutes after downloading the pattern. Thanks so much!
Awesome! So glad it worked out well for you :).
I just knocked this up for a Mr Wolf costume at school. My little boy loves it and he will wear it through winter. Thanks so much for your generous pattern. Amy & Rory (UK)
So glad it worked well for you!
All of these tips made my first attempt (well, second – thanks for the tip to make a muslin!) made it so easy! I just adapted it to make an eagle halloween costume for my daughter. She’s going to be stunning!
Just made a wolf hood for my son! It was awesome. Decided to make one for myself as well for Halloween fun. Thanks for the pattern.
You’re welcome! Glad it worked well for you.
I just made my daughter a “wolf” hat! IT’S SOOO CUTE!! Would love to tag you in an instagram picture. Do you have an account there?
Yep! It’s @lemonsqueezyhome :). So glad it worked out!
Thank you so much for the pattern and tutorial! I am going to make four of them! Where did you get your faux furs? Were they all from Joann? The one near me didn’t have a good selection of the longer fur.
I did find it all Joann. Hancock Fabrics had fur also but I didn’t like it as well as what I found at Joann. I will say, the selection of fur isn’t as great this year as it has been in the past. I hope you find something you like!
Thank you, Christie! I appreciate the information. Joann has a better selection online than in store, so maybe I will order some. :)
I love the pattern and easy instructions. I made a bear hood today in one sitting and it is sooooo cute. This is going to be an xmas gift, Thank you.
Thank you so much for this pattern! My kids love their cat and dog hoods!
Hey lemon, did you add 1 in seam allowance into the pattern or are you saying to add it in?
Hello! All seam allowances are already included in the pattern.
OMG! I am so thrilled from the lion version I just sew for my boy!
Except the fact that I have missed the fact that the seam allowance is included in the pattern (maybe it should be added to the text, or it is just me who missed it?), it went very well (during the process it had seemed too big so I made some adjustments… :) ).
Anyway, my son loved it!
Thinking of sewing another one for my husband.
Thank you so much for the pattern and detailed explanation!!!
These hats were so easy once you find your grove and get past the mess of faux fur EVERYWHERE! I cut the fur around the edges just shy of the seam allowance for easier sewing.
I do have a question, people are offering to buy these from me if I make customs hats for their children. I can’t find a disclaimer or how I would go about contacting you to do so:)
It’s ok to make and sell them, as long as credit is due and linked here. Thanks!
I printed this and then realized I might have printed it wrong. Is you pattern made to fit computer paper from edge to edge? I have 3 of the edges lined up with the edge of my paper, but the right side leaves about a one inch gap.
Hello! If your 1″ square is accurate, then you should be fine. I printed it both ways, one with “fit to page”, which spaces it evenly, and one without marking “fit to page”. The 1″ is more accurate with “fit to page” unchecked, but you are correct, it moves everything over. To be perfectly honest, it’s such a loose fit that either way will work :).
I realized that last night after my husband pointed out the square, ha! Thanks for the response and the pattern. I have already made the ears and am excited by how it is turning out.
Thank you for sharing this pattern! I cannot wait to make one. I do have a question though. I’ve purchased one half of a yard of faux fur, and I’m laying out the pattern pieces to make an XL hood. I’m confused about the center strip for the outside of the hood. If I cut the pattern making the fold on the grain line, the half yard is not long enough to make it one piece. Is the fold intended to be placed where the fold already is when the fabric comes off the bolt? It seems like if I cut it the latter way the fur will be going the wrong direction. Do I need to cut two pieces and sew them together to make the strip?
My fur always seemed to be non-directional, but if yours is directional, then you may need more fabric to cut on the fold. So perhaps cutting two strips would help if you have enough fabric and have a directional fur fabric! Good luck!
I made the wolf hood over the course of yesterday and today. I am so pleased with how it turned out! So cute and only moderately difficult for this beginning sewer.
THANK YOU for posting this beautiful pattern! I’m making my son a bat costume for Halloween and I was kind of stressing about the ears and hood. This is perfect. I can’t wait to get started!
You’re amazing! Thanks for saving Halloween.
Yay! Glad it came in handy!
Just want to thank you for this!! It was my first pattern I have ever followed and it was easy and I never felt lost, you covererd everything!! 😀 and it turned out beautiful!! My daughter is thrilled!! Thanks again!!
Yay! So glad you were able to do it and are pleased with the result!
So cute. Thanks for the tutorial. Your kids are adorable models!
You’re welcome! And thank you :)
Thank you!! Just used this for a Llama Llama Red Pajama costume! I used a more felt like material than fur, but it turned out perfectly!
Thanks for this tutorial! I found that outlining the pattern on the back non fur side with some chalk and then using a razor blade to cut out the fur made little mess! No cat hair piles! I also trimmed the fur down just to nearly a half inch away from the edge so that sewing would be easier. I then hand stitched the seam allowances down and then trimmed the heck out of the fur on the actual seam allowances. When I was done the seam allowances sat beautifully flat! So satisfying. Just thought I’d share in case anyone else would benefit from these tips!
This was great. I made 2 today for halloween costumes–an orange tiger and a white cat. Your directions were so helpful!
Thank you for such an easy pattern and tutorial! I made a wolf hood for my son that wanted to be a werewolf for Halloween, but didn’t want to wear a mask. He will be 5 next week and I made the small and it’s perfect for him. A bit big on the 1 year old baby with a big head, a bit snug on me with a big head, and fits my husband with a small head (in case anyone is curious about sizes!). I wish I could post a picture – it really turned out so cute, and I didn’t have to buy anything except for snaps because I wanted them to match. I sewed 2 squares of fur on to the back of a pair of gloves to make it look like his hands were furry and keep them warm. So many positive comments already at weekend Halloween events!
I also just wanted to comment for anyone that’s new to working with fur. I just keep a hand vacuum next to me and hit everything up after I cut. After cutting 1 side of the fur sheds like crazy and the other 3 don’t, so after I cut I gently pull all the sides to rid them of loose fur and put it right in the garbage can. Then when everything is done I vacuum my mat and floor, and lint roller my clothes. Super easy cleanup!
Great tips!
Thank you for the pattern. I am new to your blog but I enjoy the milky especially for a backing. I’m sure you will have tips on working with fur which I will look for. Thanks again.
quiltyladyrr-at-gmail-dot-com
I’m making this for my daughter and it looks as if there’s a middle good strip all the way down? Like there’s two sewed together to make a strip all the way from top to bottom? But says to cut just one? Help?
Middle hood strip
Just saw the fold😉
Nice style and unique design to love. Thanks for sharing!
THANKS! Just finished a werewolf one for my grandson for Halloween and it turned out so good that I will be making other styles for my other 2 grandchildren for Christmas.
That’s great!
Made this last night using medium sized pattern. Came out great but…
I sewed ears on like method 1, roughly 1″ from edge. When assembled, they’re like on the sides of her head. Supposed to be a wolf, so I dont want to method 2 of ear attachment. Thought about using a smaller width of middle piece to bring that seam and thus the ears higher, but then it wont cover as much of the neck. Do you think it would work to just add however much I trim that top middle strip by to the bottom making a wider chin strap? Other suggestions?
I do think that would work! Or just extend the pattern length in the middle the same you took off the sides.
Thanks so much for this excellent and very easy to follow pattern and tutorial! I used the size medium and it fit my boyfriend fairly snugly, which is what we wanted (and he has a pretty big head). He was Curious George for Halloween and the hood was so incredibly adorable! I just adapted the bear ears a bit and sewed them on the sides to make it a monkey hood. Now I’m jealous of his and want to make one for myself!
Love this! Glad it worked out good!
Hey! I’ve just finish one for my daugther
Thanks so much for free patern 👍
Amélie from Bretagne / France
gj love the idea hope everyone else does:)!!!
Thank You! Used the pattern to make Daniel Tiger sweatshirts for my four boys for Christmas!
This tutorial is absolutely excellent!!!! My 12 year old son is using it to make two hoods for his younger sisters for Christmas. He’s never sewn before, so he needs lots of help at the machine, (I think we’ve rethreaded 57 times!!), but the tutorial lets him be completely independent otherwise. Thank you very much for putting this together and sharing it!
Hello, tank you very much for this patern! I used it to sew a lion for my daughter in law. She loves it! I can send you a photo if you want
Bénédicte from north or France
Thank you for the pattern! I made the xxs for my 10 month old son. I wish the ears were up further but it is still so cute. And I definitely had to go back and trim the seam allowance back before turning it right side out, especially for the tabs. I also ended up hand stitching it together after turning it – it would have looked like a hot mess if I tried machine stitching it. I did manage to squeeze everything out of 1/3 yd but it took some rearranging. I think 1/2yd would have been worth it.
Good to know!
So excited to see that this post is still live! Back again after making my daughter a bunny YEARS ago to make a skunk for this year’s Halloween! Tip for cutting faux fur: Use an exacto knife on the wrong side and only cut the backing of the fabric, try to avoid cutting the fur strands. FAR much less mess that way.
Great tip!
Thank you so much for making such a great pattern available! You saved my son’s Halloween costume. Pattern is clear and very easy. I think I’ll make a couple more as winter hoods for my kiddos.
So happy to hear this!
I could kiss your face. Thank you.
Haha! You’re welcome!
Thank you for this pattern. The werewolf hood probably turned out more adorable than scary like my teenage daughter had hoped, but this pattern and tutorial made it super easy to whip up her costume for her friend’s Halloween party. It was fun to do this with her as it was a true team effort and gave me plenty of opportunities to increase her sewing confidence!
Love this so much! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. I adapted your pattern for a tighter fit, Velcro fastened, werewolf costume with pointed ‘hair line’ at the front centre (for Romeo and Juliet play with Vampires and werewolves theme). I should have made the ears pointier for a werewolf, but I used the lapels of a old leather jacket.
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Thanks so much for the pattern. I made a fur hood with pink interlock lining and cat ears with pink spotty lining. So quick and easy! I will have to make 2 more of these or there will be fights at the grandchildrens’ house over who wears it. I’m going to have fun with this pattern. :-)
Super cute. If you haven’t learnt this already, lay your pattern on the non-fur side of the faux fur and only cut the fabric, not the fur. Then pull apart and voilà, very little furry mess!
Thank you so much for sharing this pattern!! It’s just what I needed!
Thank you so much! I used this for my sons bat costume.