Ghost Doll Cat
Why
My costume, “Ghost Doll Cat,” represents both comfort and invisibility — it’s a little spooky but also silly and cute.
I wanted to be like a real plush cat doll: quietly sitting in the corner, sometimes calm, sometimes playful, always just being myself.
I designed this costume as a kind of soft shield — something that hides me, yet lets me join everyone at the same time. The glowing fishbone pillow adds a bit of humor and life to the ghostly form. I chose a cat because cats always do whatever they want — even as ghosts, they remain mysterious and independent.
How to wear
To wear the costume, locate it through the red eyes first and adjust the ear positions. Each time it fits slightly differently, and the feeling varies depending on the person’s body shape under the cover, which I find very interesting.
What I learn
I learned how to use an electric embroidery machine — it was so much fun (though a bit expensive), and it made me more thoughtful about my design patterns. I also learned how to set up the Gemma board and connected the NeoPixel light strips.
What I would do differently
If I could remake it, I’d probably make the eye area smaller and use a more transparent fabric. Although I can still see people through the cloth, it’s not very convenient to move around. Next time, I’d also add an elastic band around the neck to create a Sunnyday Doll “teru teru bozu” style doll shape — to make it look even creepier and more doll-like.
materials
White fabric (photography backdrop) – main ghost part (https://a.co/d/fiu8FMx)
Black fabric (thick curtain) – fishbone cushion (https://a.co/d/iN3wOLF)
Red fabric (translucent) – eyes
White embroidery thread and white ribbon – fishbone pattern (https://a.co/d/jlelgSO)
Black embroidery thread and black marker – eyes
Neo pixel x 99, one Gemma, soldering wire (https://a.co/d/a3CFcol)
Circuit
Arduino code
https://www.tinkercad.com/things/c0ao1gyHsN3-spectacular-crift
Progress & Sketches
