Pandy Paws Costume
Bring Gabby's best stuffed animal friend to life with this cute look.
Pandy Paws is the lovable, hug-loving half-cat, half-panda plush toy from the hit preschool series Gabby's Dollhouse. Kids and fans love dressing up as this energetic character because of his signature playful attitude and recognizable black-and-white design. The look centers around a white cat base with black panda patches, pink ears, and his signature pink Pandy Pack.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $15–45
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What you need for a Pandy Paws costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Pandy Paws costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
White hooded sweatshirt or dress
A solid white long-sleeve hoodie or a cozy white long-sleeve dress to serve as the main body.
DIY: Use a plain white long-sleeve t-shirt and pair it with a white beanie.
Black felt sheets
Stiff black felt to cut out Pandy's signature panda-style eye patches and body spots.
DIY: Use black fabric markers directly on the white fabric if you don't want to attach felt.
Cat ears headband
White cat ears with bright pink inner ear felt triangles.
DIY: Cut ear shapes from white and pink cardboard or felt and glue them to a plain plastic headband.
Pink crossbody bag (Pandy Pack)
A small, bright pink rectangular crossbody purse or pouch to represent his Pandy Pack.
DIY: Cut a rectangular shape out of pink felt, fabric-glue the edges together, and attach a pink ribbon strap.
White paw gloves
Simple white mittens or gloves with pink felt circles glued to the palms for paw pads.
DIY: Use plain white socks on the hands and draw pink circles on the palms with fabric marker.
White pants or leggings
Comfortable, solid white leggings or sweatpants to complete the full-body plush toy look.
DIY: Any light gray or white sweatpants already in the closet will work.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Pandy Paws costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white leggings and the white hooded sweatshirt or dress.
- 2
Cut two large oval-like 'panda patch' shapes out of black felt, plus a small black inverted triangle for the nose.
- 3
Safety pin or fabric-tape the black felt patches onto the hood of the sweatshirt around the eyes, or onto a white beanie if not using a hood.
- 4
Slip on the white cat ears headband, positioning it just in front of or through the hood.
- 5
Drape the pink crossbody Pandy Pack bag over one shoulder so it sits at the hip.
- 6
Put on the white paw gloves with the pink palm details.
- 7
Finish the look with clean white sneakers.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair pulled back under the hood or headband. Use pink face paint to draw a small triangular cat nose and three simple black whiskers on each cheek.
Pandy Paws for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Gabby in her signature striped shirt, blue jeans, and magical cat ears.
- group
- Form a full Gabby's Dollhouse group with friends dressing as Cakey Cat, MerCat, and Kitty Fairy.
- kids
- This look is highly popular for toddlers and preschoolers; use a soft fleece zip-up onesie for maximum comfort.
- Plus size
- Use an oversized white fleece hoodie and matching white joggers for a cozy, relaxed fit.
- pet
- A white dog or cat sweater with a small pink felt pouch attached to the back makes an adorable pet version.
Tips
- For active toddlers, secure the cat ears headband to their hair with bobby pins so it doesn't slip off during play.
- Keep the Pandy Pack functional so kids can use it to store their Halloween treats or small toys.
- If trick-or-treating in cold weather, the fleece hoodie and leggings base layer will naturally keep them warm.
Pandy Paws costume FAQ
- Is Pandy Paws a boy or a girl?
- Pandy Paws is a male character in Gabby's Dollhouse, described as Gabby's best friend who comes to life when they enter the dollhouse.
- What is the pink bag Pandy Paws wears?
- It is called the 'Pandy Pack.' In the show, it holds functional items, snacks, and surprises that help Gabby and Pandy on their adventures.
- How do I make a DIY Pandy Paws costume quickly?
- Start with an all-white outfit. Add a cat ear headband with pink centers, draw a black nose and whiskers on the face with makeup, and wear a small pink purse.
Did you know? Pandy Paws is a unique hybrid creature known as a 'panda-cat'—combining the black-and-white patches of a giant panda with the playful agility of a house cat.