How do you make a DIY Kevin from Up costume?

Use a royal blue dress or t-shirt as the base, glue yellow and pink felt feathers to the chest, and create a headpiece using a blue baseball cap with felt eyes, a yellow foam beak, and black pipe cleaners for the crest.

What kind of bird is Kevin from Up?

Kevin is a fictional, prehistoric-looking giant bird inspired by the Himalayan monal pheasant.

Is this costume comfortable for walking around?

Yes, using leggings and a tunic makes it highly mobile, though you should ensure the headpiece is securely fastened.

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Kevin Costume

Bring Pixar's colorful, chocolate-loving giant bird to life.

Kevin is the giant, colorful, chocolate-loving bird discovered by Carl and Russell in Disney Pixar's Up. This costume is a popular choice for Disney fans who want a vibrant, humorous, and highly recognizable look. The outfit centers around a bright blue body, colorful feather accents, and a distinctive long-beaked headpiece.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $30–90

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Bright blue tunic or dress
A royal blue fleece or satin tunic that serves as the base of the bird's body.
DIY: Use an oversized royal blue t-shirt and stuff the hem with batting for a plump look.
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Colorful feather boa or felt panels
Yellow, orange, and pink fabric panels or boas to mimic Kevin's vibrant chest and neck feathers.
DIY: Cut feather shapes out of yellow, orange, and hot pink felt sheets and fabric-glue them to the chest.
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Plush bird headpiece
A hood or hat featuring a long orange beak, large eyes, and black feather crests on top.
DIY: Attach yellow craft foam for a beak, large felt circles for eyes, and black pipe cleaners with felt tips to a blue baseball cap.
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Black leggings or tights
Simple black leggings to represent Kevin's long, skinny bird legs.
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Orange shoe covers or bird feet
Plush orange or yellow slip-on shoe covers shaped like bird claws.
DIY: Cut claw shapes out of orange felt and secure them over your shoes with elastic bands.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the black leggings or tights to establish the skinny bird legs look.
2
Slip on the royal blue tunic or dress as the main body base.
3
Attach the yellow, orange, and pink feather boas or felt panels to the chest and neck area using safety pins or fabric glue.
4
Secure the plush headpiece, ensuring the long orange beak sits comfortably above your forehead.
5
Put on your regular shoes and slide the orange bird feet covers over them.
6
Carry a chocolate bar prop to complete the character reference.

Makeup & hair

Keep makeup simple with neutral tones, or add bright blue eyeshadow to match the feathers. Tuck your hair completely into the plush headpiece or hood.

Kevin for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair with Russell (scout uniform, sash, balloons) or Carl Fredricksen (suit, glasses, walker).
group: Create an Up group with Carl, Russell, Kevin, and Dug the dog.
kids: A stuffed fleece jumpsuit version with attached wings and a soft hood is perfect for toddlers.
Plus size: An oversized royal blue poncho or A-line dress decorated with colorful felt feathers offers a comfortable, flexible fit.
pet: A small dog can wear a blue dog sweater with a mini felt feather collar and a tiny orange beak hat.

Tips

If using real feather boas, shake them out outside beforehand to shed loose feathers.
Keep the headpiece lightweight so it doesn't tilt forward or block your vision.
Carry a toy chocolate bar as a fun prop to interact with other party guests.

Kevin costume FAQ

How do you make a DIY Kevin from Up costume?: Use a royal blue dress or t-shirt as the base, glue yellow and pink felt feathers to the chest, and create a headpiece using a blue baseball cap with felt eyes, a yellow foam beak, and black pipe cleaners for the crest.
What kind of bird is Kevin from Up?: Kevin is a fictional, prehistoric-looking giant bird inspired by the Himalayan monal pheasant.
Is this costume comfortable for walking around?: Yes, using leggings and a tunic makes it highly mobile, though you should ensure the headpiece is securely fastened.

Did you know? Though named Kevin by Russell, the giant colorful bird is actually female and is protecting her babies.