Peter Pan Costume
The butternut leaves are starting to fall. It can only mean one thing, Halloween will soon be on its way. Yippie!!! So, I’ve started making costumes. This was a Peter Pan costume done in alova, my favorite material of choice. Here are the instructions if anyone wants to try it themselves. The top and hat are pretty easy to make can be worn with any pair of green pants.
Alova is an inexpensive material that has the look of suede or leather, particularly when brown shades are used. Though called alova skin, it is in fact synthetic and is not made of animal skin. Aside from trying to achieve a fake suede look, however, this fabric lends a rich texture to almost any costume. The best part is, this material does not fray so there is no need to finish stitch the edges. I used alova to make this Peter Pan costume.
Trace a large T-shirt (just the body, not the sleeves) onto a piece of dark green fabric and cut two pieces of the green fabric. Widen the dip of the neckline on both pieces. With the right sides together, sew the sides and top of the two body pieces together leaving holes for the sleeves and the neck.
Cut four rectangular pieces a little larger than the sleeves of the T-shirt used for measuring. These sleeves should reach the elbow of the person who will be wearing the costume. Put two of the rectangles right side together and cut one end at a diagonal. Sew the sides of the pieces together leaving both ends open then sew the sleeve pieces to the body piece. The shorter end of the sleeve goes on the bottom side of the sleeve. Do the same with the remaining two sleeve pieces. Now turn the entire shirt right side out.
On the front side of the newly made shirt, cut two inches down the center neckline. Fold the collar open, bending it to each side and secure each side of the bent collar with a stitch. Then continue cutting straight down the center for another 3-4 inches. Cut lace holes on each side of this center slice.
Cut a 1/2 inch piece of fabric and tie a knot in the end of each side. Lace this through the holes on the front of the shirt starting from the bottom and going up. Leave the ends hanging loose. Cut points around the sleeve ends and the bottom of the shirt. Use a piece of green cord as a belt.
To make the hat, cut two pieces of cloth in the shape of a half heart. Sew the two pieces together leaving the straight edge open for the wearer’s head. Turn the hat right side out and roll the edges up, securing with a few stitches. To finish, sew a feather onto one side. A plastic knife or a bow and arrow also make a nice addition to the costume. Wear this top and hat with a pair of green leggings or some other form of tight pants.
On the front side of the newly made shirt, cut two inches down the center neckline. Fold the collar open, bending it to each side and secure each side of the bent collar with a stitch. Then continue cutting straight down the center for another 3-4 inches. Cut lace holes on each side of this center slice.
Cut a 1/2 inch piece of fabric and tie a knot in the end of each side. Lace this through the holes on the front of the shirt starting from the bottom and going up. Leave the ends hanging loose. Cut points around the sleeve ends and the bottom of the shirt. Use a piece of green cord as a belt.
To make the hat, cut two pieces of cloth in the shape of a half heart. Sew the two pieces together leaving the straight edge open for the wearer’s head. Turn the hat right side out and roll the edges up, securing with a few stitches. To finish, sew a feather onto one side. A plastic knife or a bow and arrow also make a nice addition to the costume. Wear this top and hat with a pair of green leggings or some other form of tight pants.
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