Easy Halloween Kid's Costume: Ninja

Lay the costume wearer on top of large sheet of paper and trace outline of upper body with pencil. Use outline to sketch armor. Shoulders should extend just beyond normal shoulder size and round down. Continue outline down just inside the width of the body. Extend lines 3 inches below waist. Outline pattern with marker for clarity. Cut out pattern. Tip: Fold paper in half lengthwise to ensure that the pattern created is symmetrical.

Lay the costume wearer on top of large sheet of paper and trace outline of upper body with pencil. Use outline to sketch armor. Shoulders should extend just beyond normal shoulder size and round down. Continue outline down just inside the width of the body. Extend lines 3 inches below waist. Outline pattern with marker for clarity. Cut out pattern. Tip: Fold paper in half lengthwise to ensure that the pattern created is symmetrical.

Lay the costume wearer on top of large sheet of paper and trace outline of upper body with pencil. Use outline to sketch armor. Shoulders should extend just beyond normal shoulder size and round down. Continue outline down just inside the width of the body. Extend lines 3 inches below waist. Outline pattern with marker for clarity. Cut out pattern. Tip: Fold paper in half lengthwise to ensure that the pattern created is symmetrical.

Fold synthetic leather in half and place pattern on leather with shoulders placed on the fold. Trace pattern onto leather. Cut out leather outline. Cut out head opening with a “V” in the front and rounded in the back making a raindrop-shape when armor is opened. Try on child and enlarge hole until the fit is correct. Outline edges of armor with 3-D fabric paint. Add additional lines to create visual interest. Cut two parallel diagonal slits across the back of the armor so that the sword can be slipped through.

Fold synthetic leather in half and place pattern on leather with shoulders placed on the fold. Trace pattern onto leather. Cut out leather outline. Cut out head opening with a “V” in the front and rounded in the back making a raindrop-shape when armor is opened. Try on child and enlarge hole until the fit is correct. Outline edges of armor with 3-D fabric paint. Add additional lines to create visual interest. Cut two parallel diagonal slits across the back of the armor so that the sword can be slipped through.

Fold synthetic leather in half and place pattern on leather with shoulders placed on the fold. Trace pattern onto leather. Cut out leather outline. Cut out head opening with a “V” in the front and rounded in the back making a raindrop-shape when armor is opened. Try on child and enlarge hole until the fit is correct. Outline edges of armor with 3-D fabric paint. Add additional lines to create visual interest. Cut two parallel diagonal slits across the back of the armor so that the sword can be slipped through.

Fold synthetic leather in half and place pattern on leather with shoulders placed on the fold. Trace pattern onto leather. Cut out leather outline. Cut out head opening with a “V” in the front and rounded in the back making a raindrop-shape when armor is opened. Try on child and enlarge hole until the fit is correct. Outline edges of armor with 3-D fabric paint. Add additional lines to create visual interest. Cut two parallel diagonal slits across the back of the armor so that the sword can be slipped through.

Measure child’s waist and add one inch. Cut leather strip to that length with a 2” width. Cut 2” strip of Velcro. Hot glue one side of Velcro to end of belt. Glue opposing side of Velcro to other end of belt as shown. Create belt loops for belt on armor by making two slits for each loop as shown. Cut four belt loops and lace belt through them. Pair armor with black shirt and pants. Tip: Purchase set of thermals for a more fitted shirt and pants.

Measure child’s waist and add one inch. Cut leather strip to that length with a 2” width. Cut 2” strip of Velcro. Hot glue one side of Velcro to end of belt. Glue opposing side of Velcro to other end of belt as shown. Create belt loops for belt on armor by making two slits for each loop as shown. Cut four belt loops and lace belt through them. Pair armor with black shirt and pants. Tip: Purchase set of thermals for a more fitted shirt and pants.