DIY Astronaut Costume – How to Make it for Kids!

Tips for Making This DIY Astronaut Costume

Recycle and Reuse. To save on costs of supplies, use what you’ve got! A plain t-shirt that you don’t mind dedicating to this costume is perfect to use! Check your supply cabinet to see if you have bits and pieces of felt that can be used instead of a buying a new pack.

Space-Themed Patches. We love these space theme patches because they really made the costume look official! However, you could also save on costs by printing official images from the internet and gluing them to the costume instead.

Fabric Glue. Speaking of gluing, make sure you use a strong fabric glue so all your details will stay in place even after washing!

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• NASA-Themed Patches
• 2 empty large water bottles
• Spray Paint

• White shirt and pants/leggings
• Felt – we used pink and black for the costume, and red and yellow for the rocket flames;
• Fabric Glue
• NASA-Themed Patches
• 2 empty large water bottles
• Spray Paint

Step 6

For the rockets, spray paint two large plastic water bottles.

Step 7

On red and yellow felt, create a fire shape and cut it out.

Step 8

Glue the yellow fire pattern inside the red fire pattern.

Step 9

Repeat for each bottle and glue inside the lid of the bottle.

Step 10

Cut black felt strips for the straps, measuring enough to fit comfortably like a backpack.

Step 1

For the astronaut costume, Cut a piece of felt into strips. Two long strips and four short strips.

Step 2

Use fabric glue to secure the long strips on both sides of the front of the shirt.

Step 3

Glue the short strips around the cuffs of the shirt and the pants.

Step 4

Cut a black piece of felt, gluing several pieces together if necessary to form a belt around the bottom of the shirt and securing with glue.

Step 5

Glue NASA-Themed patches on the shirt sleeves, chest, and center of the belt.

Step 6

For the rockets, spray paint two large plastic water bottles.

Step 7

On red and yellow felt, create a fire shape and cut it out.

Step 8

Glue the yellow fire pattern inside the red fire pattern.

Step 9

Repeat for each bottle and glue inside the lid of the bottle.

Step 10

Cut black felt strips for the straps, measuring enough to fit comfortably like a backpack.

Space-Themed Printable Worksheets

If your kiddo loves all things space and astronauts, definitely check out this space-theme printable bundle of worksheets. It’s a great way to compliment this fun DIY astronaut costume!

It is filled with over a dozen playful activities that touch upon different early childhood education skills. Perfect for preschool and kindergarten.

From scissor skills, to the alphabet, number recognition, counting, phonics, writing, coloring, patterns, shapes and memory games – there is so much to explore and learn!

For more printable resources, check out our entire collection in this Printable Section.