This DIY Starbucks Frappuccino Costume For Kids Is Comfortable, Cute, AND Warm
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It's never too early to introduce your little ones to the joy that is Starbucks. I made the mistake of giving my daughter her first sip of its Vanilla Bean Frappuccino when she was just 18 months old. Now, at 4, she's one of their best customers (they have awesome caffeine-free drinks for kids). So it was only natural that we decided to dress her up as her favorite drink on Halloween, and she totally ate up all of the attention. In fact, we lost count of how many people stopped us to ask about or compliment her costume. So if you're looking for a sure winner for this year's costume contests that won't break the bank, this DIY frappuccino ensemble might just be perfect for you.
And let me just say that, even though I don't have a creative bone in my body, putting this together was actually pretty easy (and super affordable). It took about two hours from start to finish, and that includes the time it took my husband to draw the logo, cut it out, and adhere it to the "cup." Keep reading for more photos and instructions for our DIY Starbucks Frappuccino costume that you can easily create for your own budding barista.
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Materials
We purchased one and a half yards of light brown felt for the cup, two yards of white felt for the froth, and half a yard of dark green felt for the logo. The felt needed for the cup was minimal for such a small child, and the froth required a double amount (or more) in order to create that foamy look. You'll also need one can of adhesive craft spray, velcro, and some heavy-duty polyester thread.
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Assembly
The cylindrical body was formed around my daughter with one seam up the back. We used one strip of velcro that ran the length of the seam to keep it closed. The froth was created by using two long pieces of felt and a double basting stitch to gather the material. Getting the look just right took a lot of patience, but it was well worth it.
Once the gathers were even and full, the froth was pinned to the body and sewn together using an industrial sewing machine. After all of the pieces were sewn together, armhole slits were cut into the body.
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The Logo
I can barely draw a stick figure, so my husband drew the infamous siren onto green felt. He then cut it out by hand, and attached it to the front of the cup using the adhesive spray. The adhesive spray can make the fabric feel a little sticky, but it does the trick.
And voila! There you have it. If it's an extra chilly Halloween night, just add a long-sleeve shirt and some leggings to the mix to keep your kiddo extra warm.