Ahoy, me hearties! September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! To celebrate, I created a DIY no sew pirate costume for Chuy. This doubles as a Halloween costume if you need something in a pinch! If dressing up isn’t your dog’s thing, be sure to check out our DIY Pirate Sock Toy.
Supplies
- Scarf
- Bandanna
- Pirate Pendant
- Rubber Band
- Scissors
Instructions
There aren’t precise instructions for this costume as it depends on the size of your dog. I’ll share with you what I did but just have fun and put your own creative touch on it! I took a red and white striped infinity scarf and cut a piece large enough to fit around Chuy’s body. Then, I cut out some leg holes. To keep your dog from tripping on the fabric, take all of the excess material and tie it under your dog’s belly using a rubber band or elastic hair tie.
To complete the look, I added a skull and crossbones bandanna that I picked up at Wal-Mart for a dollar. To give it some extra flair, I added a pirate pendant that I wore a few years ago when I dressed up as a Wench.
PS – Make sure that the costume fits your dog properly and doesn’t cause them to trip and fall.
My old Seadog Chuy is ready to batten down the hatches in his DIY Pirate costume!
Yo Ho Ho! Let us know in the comments below how you are celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day!
It's Dog or Nothing says
September 18, 2014 at 6:04 pmOkay, this is adorable. I’d have to make some serious changes for my giants to fit, but I love it!
The Swiss Cats says
September 19, 2014 at 6:23 amOh yeah, Chuy, you rock ! Abast, ready for boarding ! Purrs
Dawn says
September 19, 2014 at 5:46 pmCute idea!!! You’re so creative. 🙂
Beth | Daily Dog Tag says
September 21, 2014 at 11:49 pmReally cute!
Pawesome Cats says
September 24, 2014 at 6:26 pmChuy – you are an awesome pirate!
Aimee Beltran says
September 25, 2014 at 10:46 amArrrr! Thank ye very much!
Groovy Goldendoodles says
September 25, 2014 at 6:50 pmI’ll tell you this: you’re the cutest little pirate I’ve seen yet!
Website says
September 25, 2014 at 11:46 pmCute DIY tip! That costume looks really good on Chuy. Thanks for posting. – Ryder
Amanda says
October 26, 2015 at 9:38 amI cannot find this cute skull bandana! I bought one at a Wal-Mart on the East coast and now I have a second pet in Arizona and would like them to match. Do they still sell it? if not do you know what brand it is so I can get it elsewhere?
Irresistible Pets says
October 28, 2015 at 11:47 amIt was a Wal-Mart brand. You might want to try the Dollar Tree. Sometimes they have bandannas too!