Dobby (or Dobbie, as it is sometimes spelled) is one of the characters in the Harry Potter series that I absolutely adore! He was kind and caring, despite the years of abuse he suffered at the hands of the Malfoy family. The WHO recommends that you clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water before putting on a mask. The official costume was of the clothing that Dobby wore, which was a pillowcase with holes for his head and arms. Dobby was a House Elf, which is a small creature when compared to humans. Therefore, a true pillowcase wouldn’t work for people. This costume created a replica of Dobby’s pillowcase clothes in a size that was meant to fit people.

If you’ve read the books then you know that Dobby played an even bigger role in the books than he did in the movies. I’m not going to spoil anything for you if you haven’t, but I am going to strongly encourage you to get the books and start reading them. If you love this unique house-elf as much as I do then your love for him will increase after reading the stories.

The Dobby bonnet is perfect for a baby Dobby costume because it will stay on! The Classic Bonnet pattern is available in my shop and fits most kids from newborn to 2/3. If you want to dress up in a Dobby costume then I have good news and bad news for you. First the bad news – there was an official costume for Dobby but it is almost impossible to find these days. Now for the good news – it is really easy to replicate Dobby’s clothes so you don’t need the official costume. If you want, you can cut the hem after assembly to make it asymmetrical. That will make it a little sloppier, and a little Dobby-ier!

If you are using a woven fabric, cotton muslin in a good choice that you can find at many fabric stores. It’s inexpensive and a nice color for a Dobby dress! Use an item of clothing that fits you costume wearer to create your own pattern. These instructions will allow you to make this costume in any size! Use the template to cut out 2 fabric layers and 1 interfacing (or felt) layer for each elf ear. If your fabric is one-sided be sure each ear has one ear piece cut with the template facing up and one with the template facing down. Or fold the fabric before cutting two layers at a time to make sure you have two pieces mirror-facing.Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary. The Dobby Costume is basically a wrap. I recommend using a fabric that doesn’t fray such as a knit or fleece. You can even use leftover quilt batting. Since this the house elf costume looks like a worn dress, so see what you can recycle before hitting the fabric store!

A Dobby costume is not fancy because House Elves are not allowed to wear proper clothes so they make do with things like a pillowcase. There are a few other items that you can add to your costume to make your look as true to Dobby as possible. No matter what you decide to add to your costume I hope you have as much fun wearing it as I did putting it together! Dobby Costume Cut around the garment to make simple pattern pieces that look like the template below. This is a sleeveless tank style dress with one side of the tank strap that ties at the top. Child Dobby Costume InstructionsTo return your product, you should mail your product to: The Old Chapel, Tinley Garth Kirkbymoorside GB YO626AR