How to Make Labubu Clothes: A Cozy DIY Guide for Fans Who Want More Than Store-Bought
There’s something oddly emotional about holding a Labubu. Maybe it’s the oversized head, or the slightly mischievous expression, or just the fact that it feels like it’s waiting for you to do something. And for many collectors, that “something” has become… fashion.
I. Why Handmade Labubu Clothes Are So Special
Labubu clothes used to be an afterthought—if you could find them at all, they were mass-produced, mismatched, or strangely proportioned. But in the past year, a new wave of creators started doing something different: dressing up Labubu with real intention. Crochet sweaters, kimono-style wraps, even full-blown cosplay sets—labubu clothing became not just a niche hobby, but a way to express care.
We saw it firsthand in the comment sections of videos like “13 Labubu Outfits Fashion Show.” Viewers weren’t just admiring the outfits—they were reacting like fans at a runway show:
“That purple Labubu in the black outfit? So posh, such a darling.”
“It’s so relaxing watching you dress them—it’s like therapy.”
For many of us (yes, Otazoo included), Labubu is more than a toy. It’s a creative outlet. And dressing it up is a quiet rebellion against the mass-manufactured world—a soft but defiant “I made this.”
So if you’re here looking for the best labubu doll clothes, or wondering why people hand-knit sweaters for something that doesn’t even move… the answer is simple: because it brings joy. Pure and unfiltered.
II. What You’ll Need: Labubu Clothing Starter Kit
Before we dive into the stitching, let’s talk about tools. Even tiny fashion needs serious prep.
If you’re ready to step into the world of handmade labubu clothes, here’s the good news: you don’t need a giant workshop or a fashion degree. In fact, part of the charm is just how little it takes to get started.
Here’s your basic Labubu Clothing Starter Kit—tested and refined through hours of trial, error, and a few too-tight sweaters:
🧵 Essentials for Knitting or Crocheting:
Soft Yarn (cotton, bamboo, or acrylic) – look for light to medium thickness (fingering or DK weight)
Small Knitting Needles (2.0–3.5mm) or Crochet Hooks – both work; it depends on your style
Stitching Needle & Scissors – the usual suspects
Mini Closures – velcro dots, snaps, or tiny buttons
Optional: beads, lace trim, baby socks (yes, for upcycling!)
And in case you’re wondering—“what toy fits Labubu clothes?”—most standard Popmart Labubus are 18–20 cm tall, with shoulders around 6–7 cm wide. That makes them similar in size to 1/12 BJD dolls, though they’re often chunkier in shape. If you’ve got a sitting Labubu or special seasonal variant (like the macarons or monsters), you might need to adjust patterns just a little—shorter hems or wider sleeves.
If you’re aiming to make labubu crochet clothes, you’ll find crochet especially forgiving for first-timers. It’s flexible, faster to fix when you mess up, and works great for rounded pieces like scarves, capes, and ponchos. For sweaters or vests with a smoother look, knitting might give you that clean Otazoo aesthetic—soft but precise.
✨ Pro Tip: The only real requirement? Patience. If you can untangle a pair of wired earphones, you can make clothes for Labubu.
III. How to Make a Basic Labubu Sweater (Step-by-Step)
Welcome to your first official mission as Labubu’s personal stylist.
Don’t panic. We’ve got you.
This isn’t a professional labubu clothes tutorial. This is the Otazoo version: we make it cute, easy, and emotionally supportive. If you’ve never touched a knitting needle in your life, you’re exactly who this is for.
We’ll be making a basic sleeveless sweater (vest style) for a standing Popmart Labubu, about 18–20 cm tall. The same steps apply whether you’re knitting or crocheting—just adjust your tools to fit the style.
🧶 Step 1: Measure Twice, Stitch Once
Before anything, measure your Labubu’s:
Chest width (around 7 cm)
Body length (roughly 9–10 cm from neck to butt)
Optional: Arm hole height if you want to add sleeves later
Jot them down. Labubu won’t complain if it’s a little loose, but a snug fit makes everything look 10x cuter.
🧵 Step 2: Cast On (Knit) or Chain (Crochet)
Start with:
28–30 stitches (knit)
or 28 chains (crochet)
This forms the bottom hem. Work 4 rows in rib stitch (K1, P1) or simple single crochet (for structure).
This part is meditative. Play some lofi. Let your mind wander.
🧸 Step 3: Build the Body
Continue upward:
For knitting: switch to stockinette stitch (alternate knit and purl rows)
For crochet: use half-double crochet for even texture
Work until you reach ~8.5 cm high. This is the torso length.
Halfway through, feel free to try it on your Labubu. (Yes, fitting a half-knit sweater onto a plastic squirrel is peak modern life. And yes, it’s oddly satisfying.)
✂️ Step 4: Close and Shape
Once finished, fold the piece in half and seam up both sides—leaving space for the arms. You just made a tiny vest. Congratu-freakin-lations.
✨ Optional:
Add sleeves by picking up stitches around each arm hole
Decorate with a mini patch, heart embroidery, or button badge
Don’t worry about perfection. This isn’t couture—it’s cozy.
And the truth is, even if the stitches are uneven, Labubu still looks proud as heck to wear something made just for them.
📎 Bonus: For crocheters, this pattern works beautifully in granny square styles too. That boxy shape? Labubu rocks it.
IV. Outfit Inspirations: From Cozy to Cosplay
Once you’ve finished your first Labubu sweater, something dangerous happens: you start imagining a wardrobe.
One sweater turns into three. Then comes scarves, layered cloaks, mini hats—and before you know it, you’re organizing a doll-scale fashion week in your bedroom. That’s the joy of making labubu clothes: it opens a door to visual storytelling.
Here are some of the most beloved—and frankly, viral—style directions that fans (including us) can’t stop thinking about:
🌸 1. Sanrio Softcore
Palette: pastel pink, lilac, baby blue
Vibe: magical girl transformation meets healing shop aesthetic
Pair a hand-knit vest with a mini ribbon choker and boom—your Labubu becomes My Melody’s mischievous sidekick. Add a small bell or embroidered heart for extra ✨kawaii✨.
🌲 2. Forest Hermitcore
Palette: moss green, oatmeal, soft brown
Vibe: gentle mushroom forager who writes poetry in silence
Use textured yarn and asymmetrical sleeves to create a look that says “I live among the trees but I also do light hexes on Tuesdays.” The Otazoo team calls this: peak vibes.
🖤 3. Emo Academia
Palette: all black, wine red, greyscale
Vibe: emotionally unavailable but still stylish
A cropped black sweater + silver thread trim = he listens to shoegaze and knows your birth chart.
You’ll get comments like:
“This Labubu looks like he wrote a sad zine about capitalism.”
We say: mission accomplished.
🍣 4. Kimono-Inspired Elegance
Palette: deep red, sakura pink, gold
Vibe: Ghibli side character with ancient power
Use a wrap front design with sash closure. Bonus: add a tiny paper fan accessory or floral pin. We’ve seen TikTok edits that turned this look into an entire aesthetic slideshow.
🎄 5. Holiday Cozy
Palette: snow white, candy cane red, pine green
Vibe: warm cinnamon cookie energy
Perfect for winter displays. Go full fuzzy yarn + snowflake buttons. A matching muffler scarf? That’s an Instagram Reel waiting to happen.
🏴☠️ 6. IP-Inspired Labubu Looks (for the Truly Unhinged)
Because cosplay is for everyone—including 20cm toy gremlins.
Labubu x One Piece
Red vest + felt hat = early Luffy
Pink-blue tone hat + cross badge = Chopper energy
Black & white knit trench? Hello, Trafalgar Law—but cuter.
Labubu x Demon Slayer
Green-black checker cape, mini bamboo muzzle (use clay or felt)
Tanjiro scarf and Nezuko colorblocking—total crowd favorite
“He protects humanity… and looks fire doing it.”
Labubu x Naruto
Orange/blue pullover = Ninja era unlocked
Stick on a tiny Konoha symbol? Naruto-core achieved.
Labubu x Jujutsu Kaisen / Chainsaw Man
Black mock neck + glowing eye stickers = Gojo-core
Or just make him wear black and call him cursed. It works.
Labubu x Evangelion
Purple-green palette + silver trim sweater = EVA Unit-01 style
Add a clear vinyl cape and call it “experimental plug suit.” Otazoo fully approves.
✨ No matter which route you choose—cottagecore or chaos—it’s all valid.
Dressing Labubu isn’t about perfection. It’s about joy. Pure, slightly ridiculous, deeply personal joy.
🖼️ Coming soon to OTAZOO Lookbook:
We’re collecting the best fan-made labubu doll clothes looks—from cozy knits to cosplay chaos. Want your work featured? Tag us on IG @otazoo_ or send it via the form below.
Let’s make Labubu the best-dressed creature on the internet.
V. Extra Tips: Materials, Washing, and Sizing
You finished your masterpiece. It looks amazing. And then you wash it and it shrinks into a sad wool raisin.
Let’s not let that happen.
Dressing up Labubu is fun. But like all cute things in life, it comes with a few hidden traps.
Here are some real-world tips to make your labubu clothes actually wearable—and lasting.
🧵 1. Yarn & Fabric: Choose Wisely
Not all yarn is created equal. Some can bleed dye. Others stretch too much and lose shape. Based on community-tested chaos, here’s what works:
✅ Best choices
Cotton yarn (natural, washable, holds shape)
Soft acrylic yarn (affordable + colors galore)
Light-weight flannel or felt (for capes and skirts)
❌ Avoid
Cheap dark denim — can stain the plush permanently
Wool blends without pre-washing — they shrink like betrayal
Glittery yarn — looks good, feels like sandpaper
✨ OTAZOO Tip: If you’re unsure, test your yarn on a tissue. Rub it with warm water. If it bleeds, your Labubu might end up tie-dyed.
(Which… could be a look, honestly.)
🫧 2. Washing & Care: Baby it Like a Doll
Labubu may not move, but its clothes need care like real ones.
Hand wash only. Use cold water and mild soap
Air dry flat. Never wring or twist
For velcro/snap closures: fasten before washing to avoid tangling
Store in a clean drawer or display away from sunlight to avoid fabric fading
Bonus: A lavender pouch in your display box makes it feel ✨lux✨
📏 3. Sizing: One Labubu Does
Not
Fit All
Here’s a plot twist TikTok forgot to mention: not every Labubu has the same body type.
Version Type | Height (cm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Classic Standing | 18–20 | Default pattern size works |
Sitting Version | 16–18 | Shorten torso & neckline |
Monster Series | 20–22 | Wider shoulders, size up |
Zodiac/Baby Versions | 14–16 | Mini size, use finer yarn/hooks |
Always test your pattern mid-way. If the fit is too tight, Labubu will let you know—with a sideways glance of quiet judgment.
The goal isn’t perfect tailoring. It’s personality.
And a slightly oversized sweater just makes them look cozier.
VI. Want to Make One (or More)?
Some people make Labubu clothes for fun. Some for peace of mind. And some—well—they just want their Labubu to look cute without fighting with yarn. Honestly, all of them are valid.
After we started posting our own designs online, we got a lot of quiet DMs.
Not “Where did you buy this?”
But “Did you… actually make that?”
And “Is it weird that I kind of want to try?”
It’s not weird.
It’s wonderful.
🧸 For the Makers: Labubu Starter Knitting Kit
If you’re the kind of person who enjoys doing things slowly, stitch by stitch, we made something for you.
Our Labubu Starter Knitting Kits include:
Pre-measured soft yarn in seasonal colorways
Properly sized knitting needles or crochet hook
Mini velcro / charms / decorative elements
A printed guide card with visuals (no PDF needed, no gatekeeping)
✨ Some kits come with exclusive Labubu clothes patterns and materials — meaning, you’ll be making your Labubu’s outfit from start to finish
No two kits are exactly the same. Some are pastel and sweet. Others are moody and monochrome. But all of them are built for beginners—with enough softness (and forgiveness) for the rest of us.
🪡 For the Collectors: Handmade Labubu Clothes, Ready to Wear
If you’d rather skip the needles and get straight to the outfit—we totally get it.
That’s why we also release small batches of handmade Labubu clothes from our own team.
All are hand-sewn or knit with care.
Some are one-of-a-kind.
All of them are limited, and none of them will try too hard to sell themselves.
You’ll find them in our shop when they’re ready. Quietly waiting.
Just like Labubu.
OTAZOO never set out to sell doll clothes. We just started dressing Labubu for fun—and people noticed.
VII. Final Words: A Small Sweater, A Big Feeling
You’re not just making a sweater.
You’re wrapping care into yarn.
You’re reminding yourself that stillness is allowed, and that even 20 centimeters of plush and vinyl can be something to care for.
For some people, labubu clothes are about aesthetics.
For others, they’re about reclaiming time. Reclaiming softness. Reclaiming the strange joy of doing something useless but beautiful.
Because let’s be honest—Labubu doesn’t need a sweater.
But maybe you needed to make one.
And somewhere between measuring tiny shoulders and stitching up the back seam, you start to feel like you’re doing more than dressing a toy.
You’re dressing your attention. Your love. Your weird little inner child that never quite gave up on magic.
So if you’ve come this far—whether to make, to browse, or just to see what kind of people put this much effort into a rodent cryptid with sharp teeth—we’re glad you’re here.
Share your creations. Laugh at your lopsided sleeves. Tell your friends you spent five hours crocheting a hat for a toy no one understands but you.
We do.
We understand.
And honestly? We think it’s kind of beautiful.
Soft chaos loves company.
