Panini Costume
Bring Chowder's pink, cabbit apprentice to life with this sweet look.
Panini is the talented, pink cabbit apprentice from the Cartoon Network series Chowder, famous for her unrequited crush on the title character. This costume is a popular choice for nostalgic animation fans and couples looking for a playful, colorful pairing. The look centers around a pale yellow dress featuring a signature green heart, paired with pink cat ears and striped accessories.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Panini costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Panini costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Pale yellow dress
A simple, light yellow or cream-colored long-sleeve dress, preferably in a soft cotton or knit fabric.
DIY: Use a plain cream long-sleeve shirt and a matching yellow skirt.
Green felt heart
A large, bright green heart shape positioned directly in the center of the chest.
DIY: Cut a large heart out of green felt and attach it to the dress using fabric glue or safety pins.
Pink cat/rabbit ears
A headband featuring long, pink animal ears to represent her 'cabbit' (cat-rabbit) heritage.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of pink felt, stiffen them with cardboard, and glue them to a plain headband.
Pink and white striped socks
Thigh-high or knee-high socks with alternating horizontal pink and white stripes.
Pink fingerless gloves
Simple pink fingerless gloves or wrist cuffs to match her pink fur.
DIY: Cut the fingers off a pair of inexpensive pink knit gloves.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Panini costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Cut a large heart shape (about 6 to 8 inches wide) out of bright green felt.
- 2
Center the green felt heart on the chest of the pale yellow dress and secure it with fabric glue or double-sided costume tape.
- 3
Put on the pink and white striped socks, pulling them up to the mid-thigh or knee.
- 4
Slip into the yellow dress and put on the pink fingerless gloves.
- 5
Place the pink ear headband securely on your head, positioning it just behind your hairline.
- 6
Finish the look with simple pink or white flats or sneakers.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in low pigtails or keep it simple under the headband. Apply a touch of pink blush to your cheeks and use pink face paint or eyeliner to draw a small, cute pink triangle on the tip of your nose.
Panini for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Chowder in his purple chef's hat and matching smock.
- group
- Add Mung Daal, Truffles, and Shnitzel for a complete Marzipan City catering crew.
- kids
- Use a yellow toddler onesie with a felt heart and a soft fabric ear headband for a comfortable kid's version.
- Plus size
- Choose an A-line or swing-style pale yellow dress for a comfortable, flowing fit.
Tips
- Use safety pins on the inside of the dress to secure the felt heart if you want to reuse the dress later.
- If you can't find a long-sleeve yellow dress, layer a yellow short-sleeve dress over a white or light pink long-sleeve undershirt.
- Carry a plush toy of Chowder or a toy kitchen whisk as a fun, character-appropriate prop for photos.
Panini costume FAQ
- What animal is Panini from Chowder?
- Panini is a 'cabbit,' which is a fictional hybrid of a cat and a rabbit, giving her both cat-like ears and a rabbit-like tail.
- How do I make the green heart on her dress?
- The easiest way is to cut a heart out of a sheet of green crafting felt and attach it to a yellow dress using fabric hot glue or peel-and-stick fabric tape.
- What color is Panini's outfit?
- Panini wears a pale yellow or cream-colored dress with a bright green heart in the center, paired with pink and white striped socks.
Did you know? Panini's name, like almost every character in the series Chowder, is inspired by a real-world food—specifically, the Italian grilled sandwich.