Sackboy Costume
Bring Craftworld to life with this iconic burlap-textured look.
Sackboy is the lovable, customizable protagonist of PlayStation's LittleBigPlanet series. Fans love this costume for its nostalgic, hand-crafted aesthetic and playful charm. The look centers on a textured brown burlap or knit body, giant black button eyes, and a prominent front zipper.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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See yourself as Sackboy
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What you need for a Sackboy costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Sackboy costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Brown knit jumpsuit or onesie
A coarse-textured brown fleece or knit union suit to serve as the plush body.
DIY: Use an oversized brown knit sweater and matching brown sweatpants.
Giant silver zipper
An oversized decorative silver zipper slider and teeth to attach to the chest.
DIY: Cut the zipper shape out of silver metallic foam or cardboard.
Brown burlap hood or headpiece
An oversized, rounded brown hood made of burlap or coarse knit fabric.
DIY: Cover a lightweight dome-shaped foam structure or basket with brown burlap fabric.
Large black button eyes
Two oversized, glossy black plastic buttons or felt circles.
DIY: Cut large circles out of shiny black cardboard or felt.
Thick white yarn
Heavy-duty white or beige yarn to create decorative, visible stitches.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Sackboy costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown knit jumpsuit or onesie as your base layer.
- 2
Securely attach the giant silver zipper down the center of the chest using fabric glue or safety pins.
- 3
If using a custom headpiece, attach the large black button eyes to the front of the brown hood or mask.
- 4
Add a wide, open-mouthed smile below the eyes using black felt, adding a small pink felt tongue if desired.
- 5
Use the thick white yarn to stitch decorative, oversized 'X' patterns or straight stitches along the seams of the hood and limbs.
- 6
Ensure there are hidden mesh screen openings in the mouth or eyes of the headpiece so you can see and breathe easily.
Makeup & hair
Your hair should be completely hidden under the brown hood or headpiece. If your face is partially visible through the mouth opening, apply black face paint around your eyes and mouth to blend into the dark interior of the mask.
Sackboy for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Sackgirl by adding a pink hair bow and a small grass skirt to one of the costumes.
- group
- Have a group dress as different customized Sackboys, such as the Sacknana banana suit or historical outfits from the game.
- kids
- A cozy brown fleece onesie with felt button eyes sewn directly onto the hood makes a warm and adorable kid's version.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting brown fleece union suit provides a comfortable, warm, and screen-accurate base.
- pet
- A small brown knit dog sweater with two black buttons sewn onto the hood.
Tips
- If using real burlap, line the inside of the hood with soft cotton fabric to prevent the coarse fibers from scratching your face.
- Keep the headpiece lightweight by using a modified plastic laundry basket or craft foam as the internal frame.
- Add a small layer of polyester stuffing inside the jumpsuit to give yourself a slightly rounded, plush toy silhouette.
Sackboy costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY Sackboy head?
- You can cover a lightweight plastic laundry basket or a dome-shaped foam structure with brown burlap, cutting out a wide mouth hole covered in black mesh for visibility.
- What fabric is best for a Sackboy costume?
- Burlap gives the most authentic texture, but a thick, coarse brown knit sweater or fleece is much softer, warmer, and easier to wear for long periods.
- Can I buy an official Sackboy costume?
- While official costumes are sometimes available, many fans prefer DIYing or customizing a brown onesie to capture the hand-crafted, stitched aesthetic of the game.
Did you know? Sackboy was originally codenamed 'Yellowhead' during the early development stages of LittleBigPlanet when he was just a simple placeholder character.