This beetle print—a test swatch made from bamboo glued onto kimono fabric in strips—is inspired by the Japanese rhinoceros beetle, or kabutomushi (kabuto means “helmet” and mushi means “bug”).

Finding the pattern for Sir Lionel's houndstooth suit involved collaborating with an expert weaver to meticulously establish the size, shape, and color tones of the interlocking shapes, ultimately reflecting his modern, fashion-forward sensibilities with rich blues and yellows.

Neil’s hair in ParNorman was created using a blend of various shades of synthetic hair and dyed plant fibers, including sisal (made from the Agave plant), raffia, and hemp—all curled by hand.

Norman's well-worn sneakers are made of antique Victorian leather gloves, which offered the thinnest possible leather while remaining durable enough for the puppet to wear.

Eggs’ sweater was made using a couching technique, where different weights of threads dyed various shades of green were sewn onto a stretchy mesh backing, giving it a dimensional, worn-in look.

The costume department test-dyed a number of fabric swatches (like these intended for Judge Hopkins) to get exactly the right color combinations for the Puritan-era zombie costumes in ParaNorman.

Teri Hatcher's daughter, Emerson, voiced the Magic Dragonfly in Coraline.

The LAIKA Costume Department made 45 identical pairs of Coraline's pajamas for the film, replacing them throughout the animation process.