How to Make an Octopus Costume

Intermediate 5 min 14 steps 37368 views Rating: 4.0/5 Published: 2026-01-26

Plan on making six tentacles.. Choose colorful tights or long cotton socks.. Stuff the tentacles.

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1

Plan on making six tentacles.

Step 1

Plan on making six tentacles.

2

Choose colorful tights or long cotton socks.

Step 2

Choose colorful tights or long cotton socks.

3

Stuff the tentacles.

Step 3

Stuff the tentacles.

4

Slide a wire through each tentacle.

Step 4

Slide a wire through each tentacle.

5

Seal the stuffing in.

Step 5

Seal the stuffing in.

6

Attach bottlecap suckers.

Step 6

Attach bottlecap suckers.

7

Find a colorful top.

Step 7

Find a colorful top.

8

Secure tentacles to the sides of the sweatshirt.

Step 8

Secure tentacles to the sides of the sweatshirt.

9

Choose a cap.

Step 9

Choose a cap.

10

Make octopus eyes.

Step 10

Make octopus eyes.

11

Attach the eyes to the side of your head.

Step 11

Attach the eyes to the side of your head.

12

Wear matching sweats, tights, or skirt.

Step 12

Wear matching sweats, tights, or skirt.

13

Cut strips of fake kelp.

Step 13

Cut strips of fake kelp.

14

Make a comfortable backup costume (optional).

Step 14

Make a comfortable backup costume (optional).

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