[mathking]

Our team mascot was made by a parent. But having gone through the process of students making a costume for a school mascot, I found it to be a satisfying experience. (This was a mascot for the basketball and track teams which I coached.) My advice is to consult on fabric and materials with some professionals. We talked to a couple people at the local JoAnn Fabrics who were very helpful in choosing a good fabric that was not too hot and held up well. They also helped in choosing structural elements.