How to Make Spy Goggles and Spy Jackets for Kids

Add extra interior pockets to an old suit coat or a dark-colored men's jacket with multiple pockets. Cut rectangular pockets from dark fabric about 4 inches by 6 inches and 5 inches by 7 inches. Fold over all of the edges and iron them down. Fasten the pockets to the inside of the jacket by attaching three sides with hand stitching or double-sided tape. Add as many pockets as the "spy" would like to hold all his equipment. Consider pockets at the bottom of the sleeve or bottom of the jacket for easy access. For a cool spy jacket, make the pockets in the form of a small bag before installing them in the jacket. Mount them with hook and loop fastener into the jacket -- then the pockets can be moved around.

Create communication and spy equipment to place into the pockets. Use old transistor radios or portable tape players as communication devices. Use old headphones or ear buds to run a wire from the jacket pocket with the radio to the child's ear. Use small spray bottles to act as spray repellent, and place a real walkie talkie in a pocket near the top of the jacket. Remember to include important items for a spy to escape from captivity, such as paper clips, safety pins, dental floss and tiny scissors (if the child is old enough). Small binoculars are another good idea to fill pockets.

Paint the safety goggles (if you are using them) using a good primer. Allow them to dry thoroughly, then paint them again with a glossy black paint. When paint is dry, remove tape and paper.

Use craft wire to attach a mini magnifying glass to the frame of the goggles. Run old headphone wire around the ear pieces to give them the look of electronics. If the child is old enough, he could help wire a small battery into the jacket and make a circuit to a small light bulb attached to the back of the goggles. By closing the circuit in the pocket, the child can cause the bulb to light.