Aladdin JR Cave of Wonders Tapper Costume Budget-Friendly Ensemble Build
This page breaks down how I built a Cave of Wonders Tapper costume for Aladdin JR on a tight budget, with links to the DIY hat, sewing patterns, fabric, and accessories used.
The entire costume build cost less than $15.
DIY “I Dream of Genie” hat: step-by-step instructions
Top sewing pattern: EtsyPattern
Skirt: simple skater skirt
Gold fabric ($4.99/yd): Stretch Charmeuse Satin This material is shiny and slightly stretchy. Not too thin, not too thick. Very easy to work with…it isn’t slippery.
Waistband fabric ($6.49/yd) Hologram 8mm Square Sequins
Gold Gloves ($2.40/pair Amazon Link
Cave of Wonder DIY Hat
This Cave of Wonders Tapper hat was a quick, volunteer-friendly, budget build made with simple materials and repeatable steps. Below, I’ll show how I made each hat and link the supplies that made it easy to scale for an ensemble. Each hat cost less than $1.00
SUPPLIES
Base Hat: White Paper Food Containers
Neck drape: Gold Sheer Curtains (cheaper than buying fabric by the yard)
Glitter: Gold Glitter
Elastic: 1/8th elastic 50yds or 1/8 elastic 12yds
Glue: Aleene's All Purpose Tacky Glue
Sealant: Mod Podge Gloss Sealer