{"id":988,"date":"2025-01-28T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2013\/04\/how-to-make-a-gruffalo-dress-up-apron-for-creative-storytelling.html"},"modified":"2025-02-19T12:23:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T17:23:13","slug":"how-to-make-gruffalo-dress-up-apron-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/how-to-make-gruffalo-dress-up-apron-for\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Gruffalo Dress Up Apron for Creative Storytelling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Make this super cute Gruffalo inspired dress up apron for Halloween or pretend play and learning. When you interact with a story through re-telling, children develop stronger vocabulary and understanding of the characters and plot &#8211; strengthening their reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to make this Gruffalo Dress up Apron to surprise your favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/the-gruffalo-themed-activities-giveaway\/\" title=\"\">Gruffalo fan<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/the-gruffalo-themed-activities-giveaway\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/gruffalo-apron-for-pretend-play-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gruffalo Apron for Pretend Play\" class=\"wp-image-70119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/gruffalo-apron-for-pretend-play-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/gruffalo-apron-for-pretend-play-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/gruffalo-apron-for-pretend-play-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/gruffalo-apron-for-pretend-play.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Aha aho<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whose APRON is this and how did it go?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am so glad you asked because I wanted to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is so cute &#8211; why not make a pair?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Amazon affiliate links are included in this post.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make a Gruffalo inspired dress up apron for creative storytelling.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My 3- and 6 year olds LOVE of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0142403873\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0142403873&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=BWJQYITD2JWDCKEK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">The Gruffalo<\/a> &#8211; a character in the children&#8217;s book by&nbsp;<i>writer<\/i>&nbsp;and playwright&nbsp;<i>Julia Donaldson<\/i>, illustrated by&nbsp;<i>Axel Scheffler.<\/i> The main character, the Gruffalo, inspired this costume!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wanted to create a dress up costume for my little&nbsp;enthusiasts&nbsp;to act out not only the stories of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0142403873\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0142403873&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=BWJQYITD2JWDCKEK\">The Gruffalo<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0142407542\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0142407542&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=EGQHKVMIN6WSLVCR\">The Gruffalo&#8217;s Child<\/a> but also to create their own stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I took some pictures of the process in case you wanted to make one for your little ones too!&nbsp;Hopefully, this&nbsp;rudimentary&nbsp;tutorial will inspire you to put your own spin on the Gruffalo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step by Step instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Materials Needed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00EQJ21PS\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00EQJ21PS&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=WUEABUT3FU67F2JD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Brown cotton fabric<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0040ZOO30\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0040ZOO30&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=5ZFCKQC7DVRRTOQA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Batting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001THPRHY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001THPRHY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=OEG2XCTYXDFE3XUN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">White felt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005571YYY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B005571YYY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=C3YDSS5OSMK6GODS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Orange felt<\/a> scraps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001B4AUKE\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001B4AUKE&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=B4JH4V3ICNCLBZ5E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Lime green felt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dark brown felt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000JQM1DE\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000JQM1DE&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=UKTXJFE24JFN3MTB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Sewing machine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000H1XXN8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000H1XXN8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=AQDA3IVNVQJHXTYP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">White thread<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00Q1Z5MK6\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00Q1Z5MK6&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=HLKMAGVSZZNZUYXJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Brown thread<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B004BQ01CQ\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B004BQ01CQ&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=VRE3CK4PSYWQJDCL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">black fabric paint<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4656.jpg\" alt=\"Gruffalo Apron \n\" class=\"wp-image-9943\" style=\"width:600px;height:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4656.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4656-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4656-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4656-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4656-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>1. TRACE a kid apron onto the brown fabric<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m on the Eco\/budget-friendly reusing crafts, so I just traced a kid-sized apron and used the only brown fabric I had left in a large piece. &nbsp;Short on time? Don&#8217;t know how to sew? &#8211; skip to the bottom for some ideas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>2. Make the facial features. Eyes, nose, teeth, wart, horns, and ears.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sketch the face pieces onto the correct color materials.&nbsp;Sorry guys, no pattern &#8211; Gruffalos don&#8217;t need to be perfect, just ask one yourself! I cut 4 ears, 4 horns, and 2 noses so that I could sew them together with fluff. The horns, wart, teeth, eyebrows, and mouth are felt so that the edges wouldn&#8217;t fray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4657.jpg\" alt=\"Sewing Gruffalo Apron for Dress Up Play \n\" class=\"wp-image-9944\" style=\"width:598px;height:449px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4657.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4657-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>3. Sew the ears, horns, and nose together.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After cutting the pieces out, I sewed the ears, horns, and nose pieces together with the right sides together and batting leaving the bottom open for turning the right side out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4658.jpg\" alt=\"Sewing Tutorial for Gruffalo Apron for Dress Up Play \n\" class=\"wp-image-9945\" style=\"width:594px;height:594px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4658.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4658-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4658-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4658-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4658-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>4. Add the wart.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I then added the wart on the nose (after the above step was done) sneaking a bit of batting in the middle as I sewed it on so that it would puff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4659.jpg\" alt=\"Sewing Tutorial for Gruffalo Apron for Kids \n\" class=\"wp-image-9946\" style=\"width:600px;height:451px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4659.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4659-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>5. Pin the facial features onto the brown apron and sew.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I then pinned each piece and stitched them on with my machine. It&#8217;s a little rough on the edges &#8211; but hey, it&#8217;s a GRUFFALO! I decided to only stitch the bottom of the small teeth so they would stick out a bit. He looked a little too happy, so I added a brown felt tongue too!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4668.jpg\" alt=\"Gruffalo Apron Tutorial \" class=\"wp-image-9947\" style=\"width:602px;height:802px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4668.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4668-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Add the whiskers and eyes.<\/strong><br>Last, but not least, I added the whiskers with black fabric paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4676.jpg\" alt=\"Gruffalo Apron Tutorial \n\" class=\"wp-image-9948\" style=\"width:600px;height:452px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4676.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_4676-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Low on time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not a big sewer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is what you do&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a pre-made apron and brown, orange, lime green, and white felt. Skip the addition of batting and just cut out the shapes and glue them on. Sure yours will look different, but your little one won&#8217;t mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need an even quicker\/cheaper spin?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PAPER BAG and CONSTRUCTION paper!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No excuses now =)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_0515.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Gruffalo Apron for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-9917\" style=\"width:576px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_0515.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_0515-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Please do let us know if you happened to dress up as a Gruffalo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0142403873\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0142403873&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=BWJQYITD2JWDCKEK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">The Gruffalo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0142407542\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0142407542&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=62WEQSRAWNYTIO5B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">The Gruffalo&#8217;s Child<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0142501123\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0142501123&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=UQJWMBBERFIIPD2X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Room on the Broom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex 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src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/gruffalo-finger-puppets-tutorial-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Felt Gruffalo Finger Puppets for creative storytelling\" class=\"wp-image-70140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/gruffalo-finger-puppets-tutorial-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/gruffalo-finger-puppets-tutorial-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/gruffalo-finger-puppets-tutorial-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/gruffalo-finger-puppets-tutorial-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/gruffalo-finger-puppets-tutorial-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/gruffalo-finger-puppets-tutorial.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/gruffalo-themed-shape-animals\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shape-Animals-Inspired-by-The-Gruffalo-at-The-Educators-Spin-On-It-.jpg\" alt=\"Gruffalo Themed Animals Shapes\" class=\"wp-image-20539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shape-Animals-Inspired-by-The-Gruffalo-at-The-Educators-Spin-On-It-.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shape-Animals-Inspired-by-The-Gruffalo-at-The-Educators-Spin-On-It--600x857.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shape-Animals-Inspired-by-The-Gruffalo-at-The-Educators-Spin-On-It--210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/the-gruffalo-themed-activities-giveaway\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gruffalo-activities-for-kids-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gruffalo Themed Activities for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-75415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gruffalo-activities-for-kids-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gruffalo-activities-for-kids-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gruffalo-activities-for-kids-768x1152.jpg 768w, 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When you interact with a story through re-telling, children develop stronger vocabulary and understanding of the characters and plot &#8211; strengthening their reading! Learn how to make this Gruffalo Dress up Apron to surprise your favorite Gruffalo fan! 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