The Cowardly Lion is a character in the Disney movie The Wizard of Oz. He is a large lion who is afraid of everything. He wears a gold necklace with a large pendant in the shape of a lion’s head. His mane is messy and his tail is short.
To make a Cowardly Lion costume you will need:
-a large lion stuffed animal
-a gold necklace with a large pendant
-a brown or tan shirt
-brown or tan pants
-a brown or tan cape
-a brown or tan hat
First put on the shirt and pants. Then put on the cape. Tie the gold necklace around your neck. Put the stuffed animal in your arms. Put the hat on your head.
You are now ready to scare everyone as the Cowardly Lion!
How do you make a cowardly lion costume?
You will need a lion onesie or a yellow shirt and pants along with a brown or orange felt to make the lion’s mane.
You can also add a tail and some facial features to make the costume more realistic.
What are some other items you might need to make the costume?
In addition to the onesie or shirt and pants you will need scissors a hot glue gun and some brown or orange felt.
How do you make the lion’s mane?
Cut the felt into strips and glue them around the hood of the onesie or onto the back of the shirt.
How do you make the lion’s tail?
Cut a long strip of brown or orange felt and hot glue it to the back of the pants.
How do you make the lion’s facial features?
You can add some whiskers with a black marker or paint and add a nose and mouth with some felt or fabric.
What is a good alternative to a onesie?
If you don’t have a onesie you can just wear a yellow shirt and pants.
Can I make the costume without a hot glue gun?
Yes you can use fabric glue or sew the pieces onto the shirt and pants.
Do I have to use felt for the mane and tail?
You can use any type of fabric as long as it is yellow brown or orange.
Can I add other colors to the costume?
Yes you can add other colors but the main colors should be yellow brown and orange.
What if I don’t have a hood on my onesie?
You can still make the mane by cutting strips of felt and gluing them around the neckline of the shirt.
Is there an easier way to make the mane?
You can use a headband and glue the strips of felt onto that.
Can I make the costume without the mane and tail?
Yes but it will not look as much like a lion.
Do I need to add anything else to the costume?
You can add other accessories such as a lion plushie or toy but it is not necessary.
Can I make the costume without using a onesie?
Yes you can just wear a yellow shirt and pants.
What other animals can I make a costume of?
You can make a costume of any animal such as a tiger bear or monkey.
