Shark Costume Pattern

Shark Costume Patterns for Kids

Kids of all ages are fascinated with sea and ocean life, and a shark costume can be a fun way to indulge in the fantastical world of the sea. Check major pattern manufacturer's websites for new costume patterns, or search auction and resale sites like ioffer and eBay for vintage shark patterns as well.

Burda Shark and Fish Pattern

Burda Pattern 2436: This costume pattern from European pattern company Burda offer adorable shark and tropical fish patterns. These jumpsuit style costumes are perfect for cooler whether. The shark of fish can be used alone – or consider this pattern for a pair of siblings as characters from Disney's Finding Nemo. This pattern is rated easy.

McCAll's vLarge Slip Shark Pattern

McCall's Costume Pattern P18. Available at Comfort Kraft includes shark, penguin, and flower costume patterns. This shark pattern is larger, slip over design that is more suitable for older children.

Vintage Butterick Shark Costume

Vintage Butterick Pattern 6386 includes a cute open mouth shark patterns, as well as tiger, bat, and dinosaur patterns.

Simplicity Shark Patterns

• Simplicity Pattern 4926 is actually a fish costume, but can be modified to be a shark head. This pattern is reviewed as on the difficult side, but a great project for advanced sewers. The big, bright slip-over foam head design is certain to make any child happy.

• Patterns from the Past sells a vintage Simplicity 7545 which includes a shark costume pattern along with several other costume patterns.

• Vintage Simplicity Costume Pattern 0629 features a large head shark pattern modeled after the 1994-1995 animated series "Street Sharks."

Make sure to check sizing information carefully for vintage or out of print costume patterns before purchasing, as they may differ from contemporary sizing. Use the specific pattern recommendations to determine the best material. Great shark colors include blue, grey, and dark gray.

Create Your Own Shark Costume

For those who aren't handy with a sewing machine, with a little ingenuity you can still create a great costume patterned after a shark.

Sweat Suit Shark

Build a simple costume with seats based on these easy shark costume instructions from Stretcher.com's Cheap Halloween Costume page. The bonus is how economical this costume is as well!

For an even simpler design, simply don gray sweats and add detachable shark fins, available at Oriental Trading Company. Or use a shark mask or accessories from Charlie Crow to complete the costume.

Shark Attack Victim

What's gorier than a fearsome shark? A shark-attack victim! This costume may not be suitable for younger children, but might be an option for older kids, teens, and adults. This creative costume can be made simply with old clothing and some fake blood. To create this costume, use old or thrift store ripped clothing and spatter or drip fake blood strategically around the ensemble. This can also be a fun homemade Halloween costume for couples – use a pattern to make a shark costume for one person, and the other person can be the victim. Since adult costume patterns for sharks can be more difficult to find, you an create your own pattern using simple no-sew materials such as felt, or purchase a shark or mascot costume from a retailer.

You can also modify a shark costume pattern to make it a victim costume by attaching old jeans and shoes to the mouth area of the shark to make it appear as if the shark is swallowing its victim.

Shark costumes patterns are not always simple to find, but with a little searching a suitable selection may be available. Or, simply use your creativity and some inexpensive accessories to create this fun and original costume.