Back in September I posted about a Kid’s Costume Trunk that I was planning to auction off at a museum fundraiser.
Inside this chest…
Wings
Eyepatch, elf ears, and wand
Ok, these ears might be a little big for a kid.
Forearm bracers
Pirate combination
Forest Sprite combintation
Traveling cloak
Rogue combination
All boxed up and ready to go
My goal for this project was to emphasize reuse as much as possible. With the exception of the no-sew tulle skirt, all fabric costume pieces were made from my fabric stash!
I had a lot of fun glueing the pointy elf ears, painting the wand, and cutting out pieces of craft foam. It was refreshing. Props require a different kind of concentration and artistry, and lack the pressure of “fitting.” I can’t count the number of times I’ve sewn something and the fit has been off, requiring another muslin or a bunch of seam ripping.
Tutorials & Patterns I used:
- Eyepatch: http://chickiedee.com/diy-pirate-eye-patch/
- Elf Ears: http://zeldaness.deviantart.com/art/How-to-Make-Costume-Elf-Ears-135064150
- Suede Vest: http://littlestonecape.blogspot.com/2012/10/childs-pirate-vest.html
- Magic Wand: http://doodlecraft.blogspot.com/2012/07/harry-potter-magic-wands-diy.html
- Pouch: Butterick Pattern B5580
- Arm Bracers: based on my Korra armband pattern
- Green Tunic: two large rectangles, with holes left for head and arms
