Patterns for Elf Costume

Patterns for elf costumes can be used for Halloween costumes, Lord of the Rings re-enactments or Christmas plays. There are plenty of different costume patterns available on the Internet and some of them are free. Read on to find out where to find elf patterns and costume accessories.

Enjoy making your own costumes.

If you're looking for free patterns for elf costumes, the following websites offer them, though the styles are very simplistic. The following costumes can be made in one weekend.

• How to Make an Elf Costume – includes step-by-step instructions on how to make a simple elf costume in an afternoon using oversized t-shirts as patterns and adding felt and bric-a-brac embellishments. Perfect for busy moms who have to make a costume on the fly.
• How to Make a Child's Elf Costume – easy to follow instructions on how to make an elf costume from felt and items from a thrift store.

Adult re-enactors and those involved in theatrical productions need elf costumes, but they may have difficulty finding free patterns for these projects. Often times these costumes are more elaborate (such as fantasy elf costumes) and require detailed costume pieces and accessories. The best way to make costumes is to purchase patterns readily available at your local fabric store or through pattern companies on the Internet.

• Lord of the Rings – this website has instructions, patterns and more for creating elf costumes similar to those from the famed movie.
• Simplicity 9891 – three variations of a woman's elf dress from the Lord of the Rings movie.
• Simplicity 9887 – contains elf princess costume as well as three costumes for elf men.
• Simplicity 9454 – includes patterns for five variations for a beautiful dress for an elf or sprite, headdress and wings.
• Butterick 4377 – contains patterns for an elf princess dress and cape.

• Simplicity 4393 – think Will Ferrell in Elf. This costume would be perfect for a Christmas theater production.
• Simplicity 4942 – recreate Lord of the Rings elf costumes for Elrond, Legolass and Theoden characters.
• Simplicity 9887 – contains three costumes for elf men including capes, tunics, hats and cloaks.
• Simplicity 4085 – includes three different versions for elf warriors. Costumes based on the Lord of the Rings characters.

Many children like to dress up as elves, especially if they will be in a Christmas play. There are many child elf costume patterns available on the Internet. Most can easily be found on eBay for under $10.00.

• Simplicity 9944 – this style is for a tunic and pants outfit with ears and horns. Fits girl's sizes 7-14.
• Simplicity 5523 – this pattern is for a child's elf fairy costume. Fits toddler and girl's sizes 3-8.
• McCalls 5496 – a pattern for girl fairy elves. Fits sizes 2-5.
• Simplicity 3916 – a toddler pattern for a cute little elf. Fits sizes 6 months to 4.
• Butterick 4632 – a child's pattern for a Peter Pan-like costume. Fits boys or girls sizes 7-10.
• McCalls 8787 – includes patterns for an elf and gnome. Fits children sizes 6-8.
• McCalls 4622 – includes a pattern for an elfin princess. Fits girls sizes 3-8.

Not all commercial patterns include the elf costume accessories, such as ears, hats and shoes. We've found a few free patterns that you can use for children's costumes or your own adult costumes.

• Elf Shoes - these cute little felt shoes can be sized up for babies or toddlers.
• Elven Shoes – super fast and cheap to make elf shoes. Made from plastic bags, duct tape, glue and some fabric. Can be used for kids or adults.
• Elf Ears - instructions on how to make elf ears from band aids, moleskin material, scar wax and craft foam.
• Elf Hats – this site has patterns and instructions for 8 different elf hats.

The following tips will help to ensure the success of your costume project:

• Measure the person who will be wearing the costume before you buy or copy any patterns. Nothing is more disappointing than spending hours on a costume and finding out it doesn't fit.
• Buy all of your supplies early. Fabric stores often sell out of popular items early during Halloween and Christmas. Red, white, green and brown felt are almost always sold out during these holidays.
• Allow plenty of time to make a costume, especially if you are inexperienced. It may take 8-10 days to make a simple costume and even longer for ones with special details or beading.
• Try on the costume before finishing the seams so adjustments can easily be made.
• Always apply make-up after you have put your costume on to avoid any stains or marks on the fabric.

Above all, enjoy all your hard work and take plenty of photos!

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