Jigsaw Costume
Do you want to play a game? Recreate the iconic puppet.
The Jigsaw costume, modeled after the franchise's creepy messenger Billy the Puppet, is a legendary choice for horror fans. This instantly recognizable look features a sharp black suit contrasted with a stark white face, red cheek spirals, and a bright red bow tie. Perfect for Halloween or horror conventions, it balances formal dapper style with pure cinematic terror.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $45–120
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What you need for a Jigsaw costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Jigsaw costume — one box instead of 8 pieces.
Black suit jacket
A classic black two-button suit jacket or tuxedo coat.
DIY: Use any black blazer or suit jacket from a thrift store.
Black suit pants
Matching black dress pants or slacks.
DIY: Any clean black trousers or dark jeans will work in a pinch.
White dress shirt
A crisp, long-sleeve white button-up collared shirt.
DIY: Use any white collared shirt you already own.
Black suit vest
A sleeveless black button-up vest to wear under the jacket.
Red bow tie
A bright red satin pre-tied bow tie.
DIY: Tie a strip of red satin ribbon into a neat bow around your collar.
White gloves
Simple white cotton or nylon costume gloves.
Billy the Puppet mask
A molded latex mask featuring the white face, black hair, and red cheek spirals.
DIY: Use face paint to draw the white base, black eyes, and red spirals directly on your face.
Red shoes
Bright red canvas sneakers or red dress shoes to match the accents.
DIY: Wear black dress shoes if you do not have red footwear.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Jigsaw costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white collared dress shirt and button it all the way to the top.
- 2
Secure the red bow tie snugly around the shirt collar.
- 3
Layer the black suit vest over the shirt and button it up, then put on the matching black suit pants.
- 4
Slip into the black suit jacket, adding a red pocket square to the breast pocket if desired.
- 5
Put on the red canvas sneakers or red dress shoes.
- 6
Carefully apply your Billy the Puppet face makeup or slip on the licensed latex mask.
- 7
Pull on the white cotton gloves as the final touch before making your entrance.
Makeup & hair
If not using a mask, paint your face entirely white. Use black eyeshadow to darken your entire eye sockets, draw bright red spirals on your cheeks with red face paint, and paint your lips bright red with vertical black 'puppet' lines extending down from the corners of your mouth. Style your hair in messy, shoulder-length black curls or use a black wig.
Jigsaw for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Billy the Puppet with Amanda Young wearing the iconic reverse bear trap, or John Kramer in his red-and-black hooded robe.
- group
- Have one person dress as Billy on a tricycle, while others dress as victims in various traps or Pig Mask accomplices.
- kids
- A miniature version of the black suit and red bow tie paired with simple face paint makes a spooky, scaled-down puppet look.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-blend suit separates or an open blazer for a comfortable, breathable fit during long events.
- pet
- A small black dog sweater with a felt red bow tie attached to the collar creates a simple, adorable puppet companion.
Tips
- If using a latex mask, make sure it has proper ventilation holes so you do not overheat during indoor parties.
- Carry a small, hand-held tape recorder or play the iconic 'Hello Zepp' theme song from your phone for an amazing audio prop.
- If you are using face paint instead of a mask, use a setting spray so the white paint does not smudge onto your black suit jacket.
- For the ultimate photo op, find a red tricycle to pose with or sit on.
Jigsaw costume FAQ
- What does the Jigsaw puppet wear?
- Billy the Puppet wears a formal black tuxedo or suit, a white collared shirt, a black vest, a bright red bow tie, a red pocket square, white gloves, and red shoes.
- How do you do the Jigsaw cheek spirals?
- Use a fine-tip makeup brush and red cream face paint or a red lip liner pencil. Start at the center of your cheekbone and slowly draw a spiral outward in a smooth, continuous motion.
- Is a Jigsaw costume scary?
- Yes, Billy the Puppet is widely considered one of the most recognizable and unsettling horror icons of the 2000s, making it a highly effective scary costume.
Did you know? Although the puppet is universally known by fans and crew as 'Billy,' the name is never actually spoken aloud once in any of the Saw films.