Lion Ears & Tail Sewing Pattern – Easy DIY Lion Costume for Kids
Make playtime roar with this easy lion ears and tail sewing pattern!
Great for beginners, you CAN make this simple DIY lion costume yourself and be the fun mum, aunt or grandparent to put a smile on your favourite little lion's face.
Whether you're making lion ears and a tail as part of a kids’ costume for book week or Halloween, adding a lion tail to the dress-up box for pretend play, or making a DIY lion costume for a lion birthday party, or creating a fun handmade gift, this sewing pattern makes it easy to sew something special without the stress of complicated sewing.
And the best thing about sewing up this lion ears and tail set yourself is when you see them put it on and immediately start roaring around the house in something they love!
Why you will love this sewing pattern:
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Beginner-Friendly - Simple step-by-step instructions make this an easy lion sewing project, even if you're still building your sewing confidence.
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Step-by-Step Instructions: A step by step video tutorial and clear photos instructions for every step, so you always know what to do next.
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Quick to Make: You can make this lion ears and tail in nap time or short bursts of time
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Size Options – Includes sizing guidelines for children approx 2 - 12 years
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Pattern Options - Choose from 3 fastening styles for your diy lion tail: clip on, elastic waist, or a ribbon tie. Or add a little crown to your ears for a King of the Jungle
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Perfect for Imaginary Play – Turn ordinary clothes into a lion costume and let their imaginations take over. They can become a lion king or queen, go on a safari adventure or spend the afternoon roaring around the house.
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A Thoughtful Handmade Gift They'll Actually Play With: Make something for a child who loves lions and give them more than just a costume. You're giving them something they can use to create their own adventures.
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Printable & Reusable: Instant download so you can get started right away, and the pattern can be reused for more lion ears and tails in different colours or sizes.
What you'll make:
The lion ears sewing pattern creates approximately 8cm high ears on a comfortable felt headband with elastic at the back.
The lion tail sewing pattern creates a tail approximately 34cm long, finished with a soft faux fur tip.
The pattern is designed for children approximately 2–11 years, with a sizing guide included to help you choose the right size.
Materials you'll need
For the lion ears you'll need felt, elastic, lightweight iron-on interfacing and matching thread, with metallic gold felt if you want to add the optional crown.
For the lion tail you'll need yellow polar fleece or felt, lightweight interfacing, matching thread, hobby fill and brown faux fur for the tail tip.
We recommend wool felt for the ears because it is durable and lovely to work with, although other felt blends can also be used.
Perfect for:
🦁 Lion costumes for kids
📚 Book Week costumes
🎃 Halloween costumes
🎂 Lion and safari birthday party outfit or party favours
🎭 Dress-up and pretend play
🎁 Handmade gifts for kids
🌿 Imaginative play
Download now and start sewing your own DIY lion ears and tail today!
There's something pretty special about making something with your own hands and then watching a child use it to create a whole new world.
A few simple stitches can become a lion roaring through the jungle, a king ruling his kingdom or the star of their next birthday adventure.
Download now and start sewing your own DIY lion ears and tail today!
This is not a physical product but a PDF sewing pattern for you to make your own lion ears and tail.
You will be sent a PDF file containing a pattern template and detailed instructions on how to sew the lion tail and lion ears to print on a home printer or at a print shop.
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- This is a Digital File and no physical item will be sent, you will be able to download once payment is received.
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