How do you make a DIY Mr. Potato Head costume?

Use a large brown t-shirt or sew a simple brown felt tunic. Cut out eyes, ears, a nose, a mustache, and a mouth from colorful craft felt, then attach them to the front using velcro or safety pins.

Can this be made into a couples costume?

Yes! One person can dress as Mr. Potato Head with the black mustache and bowler hat, while the other dresses as Mrs. Potato Head with large eyelashes, pink lips, a yellow hat flower, and a yellow purse.

What should I wear under the potato tunic?

Wear royal blue leggings or pants to match his blue toy feet, and a neutral long-sleeve shirt underneath if it is cold outside.

Mr potato costume diy

Skip the store: Cut a potato shape out of two large pieces of brown felt, sew or glue the sides, leaving arm and leg holes. Cut eyes, a black mustache, a red nose, pink ears, and a smiling mouth out of stiff craft felt and attach hook-and-loop fasteners to the back. Use a black plastic party hat and shape the brim slightly upward.

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Mr. Potato Head Costume

Bring the classic Toy Story toy to life with interchangeable parts.

Mr. Potato Head is a beloved classic toy and a standout star of Disney-Pixar's Toy Story franchise. People choose this costume for its nostalgic charm, high recognizability, and family-friendly appeal. The look consists of a brown potato-shaped body adorned with oversized, cartoonish facial features, white gloves, and a black bowler hat.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~30 min
Budget: $20–75

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Brown tunic or oversized t-shirt
A large, potato-shaped brown tunic, felt body suit, or an oversized brown t-shirt to serve as the potato base.
DIY: Cut a potato shape out of two large pieces of brown felt, sew or glue the sides, leaving arm and leg holes.
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Interchangeable facial features
Oversized felt or foam pieces representing Mr. Potato Head's eyes, black mustache, red nose, pink ears, and blue shoes.
DIY: Cut eyes, a black mustache, a red nose, pink ears, and a smiling mouth out of stiff craft felt and attach hook-and-loop fasteners to the back.
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Black bowler hat
A classic black plastic or felt bowler derby hat to sit atop the potato head.
DIY: Use a black plastic party hat and shape the brim slightly upward.
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White cartoon gloves
Oversized white four-finger cartoon gloves or simple white cotton gloves.
DIY: Wear plain white winter gloves.
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Blue pants or leggings
Bright royal blue pants, leggings, or tights to represent his classic blue shoes/base.
DIY: Use any bright blue sweatpants you already own.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the royal blue pants or leggings to represent the character's blue base.
2
Slip on the brown potato-shaped tunic or oversized brown t-shirt.
3
Arrange and secure the felt facial features (eyes, red nose, black mustache, pink ears, and smiling mouth) to the front of the tunic using hook-and-loop fasteners or safety pins.
4
Place the black bowler hat securely on your head.
5
Put on the oversized white cartoon gloves to complete the toy look.

Makeup & hair

No complex hair or makeup is needed since the hat and tunic do the work. If your face is visible, you can paint your nose red or wear neutral makeup to keep the focus on the costume.

Mr. Potato Head for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up as Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head by swapping the mustache for red lips, adding a flower to the hat, and carrying a yellow purse.
group: Go as the Andy's Room toy box crew with friends dressed as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Rex, and Slinky Dog.
kids: Use a brown felt vest with velcro-backed felt pieces so kids can mix and match the facial features while trick-or-treating.
Plus size: An oversized brown tunic or inflatable potato suit provides a comfortable, roomy, and highly flexible fit.
pet: A brown dog coat with small felt eyes, nose, and ears attached to the back.

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Mr potato costume diy: Skip the store: Cut a potato shape out of two large pieces of brown felt, sew or glue the sides, leaving arm and leg holes. Cut eyes, a black mustache, a red nose, pink ears, and a smiling mouth out of stiff craft felt and attach hook-and-loop fasteners to the back. Use a black plastic party hat and shape the brim slightly upward.

Tips

If using velcro for the facial features, use heavy-duty adhesive backing so the pieces don't fall off when you walk.
Wear comfortable sneakers under your blue pants, as your feet will represent the bottom of his blue shoes.
Keep spare facial features in a bag so you can swap his expression throughout the night for funny photo ops.

Mr. Potato Head costume FAQ

How do you make a DIY Mr. Potato Head costume?: Use a large brown t-shirt or sew a simple brown felt tunic. Cut out eyes, ears, a nose, a mustache, and a mouth from colorful craft felt, then attach them to the front using velcro or safety pins.
Can this be made into a couples costume?: Yes! One person can dress as Mr. Potato Head with the black mustache and bowler hat, while the other dresses as Mrs. Potato Head with large eyelashes, pink lips, a yellow hat flower, and a yellow purse.
What should I wear under the potato tunic?: Wear royal blue leggings or pants to match his blue toy feet, and a neutral long-sleeve shirt underneath if it is cold outside.

Did you know? Introduced in 1952, Mr. Potato Head was the first toy ever advertised on television, and originally, parents had to provide a real potato for kids to poke the plastic pieces into.