Mr. Snuffleupagus Costume
Channel Sesame Street's gentlest giant in a cozy, furry brown look.
Mr. Snuffleupagus, affectionately known as Snuffy, is Big Bird's sweet, woolly mammoth-like best friend from Sesame Street. A popular choice for nostalgic fans, this costume captures his gentle nature through warm, shaggy textures. The look centers on a rich brown fleece or faux-fur body, complete with his signature long trunk and sleepy, long-lashed eyes.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $45–120
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What you need for a Mr. Snuffleupagus costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Mr. Snuffleupagus costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Brown fleece hooded onesie
A plush, oversized chocolate brown hooded pajama onesie or jumpsuit to serve as the furry body.
DIY: Use an oversized brown hooded sweatshirt and matching sweatpants.
Faux-fur fabric strip
A long, flexible strip of brown faux-fur fabric, stuffed with polyester fiberfill to create the trunk.
DIY: Roll up a brown scarf or a sleeve from an old brown sweater and stuff it.
Giant googly eyes
Two large plastic wiggle eyes, approximately 3 to 4 inches in diameter, attached to the hood.
DIY: Cut circles out of white and black felt and glue them together.
Thick black eyelashes
Long, dramatic black felt strips cut into thick eyelashes to frame the giant eyes.
DIY: Cut fringe into strips of black construction paper or stiff felt.
Fuzzy brown slippers
Plush, closed-toe brown slippers to mimic Snuffy's large, padded feet.
DIY: Wear brown socks over your regular shoes.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Mr. Snuffleupagus costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown fleece hooded onesie as the base layer of the costume.
- 2
Construct the trunk by sewing or safety-pinning the stuffed brown faux-fur strip to the center of the hood, just above the forehead, so it drapes down.
- 3
Glue the giant googly eyes onto the top of the hood, positioning them just above the base of the trunk.
- 4
Cut long, thick eyelashes from the black felt and glue or pin them directly above the googly eyes to give Snuffy his sleepy look.
- 5
Attach a small tuft of extra faux fur to the lower back of the onesie to serve as a short, stubby tail.
- 6
Slip on the fuzzy brown slippers to complete the cozy, padded-foot look.
Makeup & hair
Keep your face simple or paint your nose brown to blend in. If your hair is visible under the hood, tuck it away or wear a brown wig cap to keep the focus on the Snuffy hood features.
Mr. Snuffleupagus for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Big Bird for the ultimate classic Sesame Street best-friends duo.
- group
- Join a full Sesame Street group including Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby.
- kids
- Use a cozy brown fleece toddler sleeper and attach felt eyes and a soft felt trunk to the hood.
- Plus size
- An oversized, loose-fitting brown plush union suit offers a comfortable, screen-accurate drape.
- pet
- A brown dog sweater with two felt eyes and a soft felt trunk attached to the hood.
Tips
- Ensure the trunk is pinned securely so it doesn't swing into your face or trip you while walking.
- This fleece-heavy costume is very warm, making it perfect for chilly outdoor Halloween nights.
- For photos, pose with a gentle, slow-moving stance and droop your eyelids to capture Snuffy's sleepy demeanor.
Mr. Snuffleupagus costume FAQ
- How do I make the trunk stay in shape?
- Stuff the fabric tube firmly with lightweight polyester fiberfill (pillow stuffing) and insert a flexible craft wire if you want to bend or pose it.
- Is this costume easy to move around in?
- Yes, using a standard onesie base allows for full mobility, unlike the massive two-person puppet used on the actual show.
- How do I attach the eyes and eyelashes securely?
- Fabric glue or hot glue works best for a permanent hold on fleece, but safety pins are great if you want to reuse the onesie later.
Did you know? For the first 14 years of his appearance on Sesame Street, Mr. Snuffleupagus was Big Bird's imaginary friend, and the adults on the street didn't believe he was real until he was finally revealed to them in 1985.