Posts tagged: costume
Sew a Newspaper Dress.
By ChrisjobKnow how there's some really great final projects in the how-to blogosphere, but the means by which they getcha there are quite muddled and badly conveyed?
This newspaper dress from PrixPrix sho ain't oneofum. With an Instructable as fine as the outcome, this "Old Gray Lady" dress created completely of the New York Times and thread (no tape, glue, or staples) will inspire you with every pleat, fold, and seam. These things can be done, friends, and this is how we do 'em.
Lichtenstein-Like Comic Book Costume.
By Chrisjob
The hits just keep on coming...
There's something about Halloween that brings out the best creativity in each of us. Perhaps its the ability to hide behind a facade that allows one to take a risk to step out and be their most amazing... or perhaps it's just all the sugar.
How To: Sew a Pimped Out Witch Hat
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo Image: Wicked Poster from Wicked, The Musical
Who wouldn't want to dress up if they could arrive at the party wearing an uncomparable witch costume? Last year, Corinne, of Threadbangers post » READ MORE
How to Knit a Demon Mask
By DIY Maven
This demon mask makes me wish I were a better knitter. Although, if I made one, I'd probably have to store it in the freezer overnight to keep it out of my dreams. Seriously, it is a stunning piece of work. To bang one out of your own, here's a few things you'll need:
Infant Pumpkin Costume.
By ChrisjobThis year, don't dress your tiny one like a pumpkin. Dress her in one.
Carve, make a body hole, make leg holes, protect infant in plastic bag, and show 'er off.
How-to: St. Paddy's Day Eye Makeup on YouTube
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Don't just slap on bright green eyeshadow for tomorrow's shamrock celebration. Learn step-by-step (and I mean comprehensively and thoroughly) from » READ MORE
Wicked Witch Costume
By threadbangerAfter an awesome interview with Wicked costume designer, Susan Hilferty, Corinne is going to show you how to make an intense witch costume- worthy of the Broadway show!
Wath the full episode HERE!
To make the skirt, Corinne took an old long stretchy black dress and cut it across the waist line.
Fold it in half length wise and draw a line down the middle of the back then cut down the line.
Cut a two and half inch strip that is a » READ MORE
How to Make a Big Foot Costume
By threadbangerTo learn how to this Big Foot Costume, watch the full episode with Rob and Corrine.
You will need a 2 recycled fur coats (fake or vintage).
On the center back line, cut the coat five inches from wherever your crotch line is.
Then cut a slit on the center back neck line, so the neck does not not choke you.
Make two leg tubes lining up one side of the crotch slit with the one side of the coat opening right sides together. Sew a » READ MORE
How to Make a Mummy Costume
By threadbangerThis is so much better than using a roll of toilet paper! Using old clothes and sheets you have laying around the house, or buying some from the thrift store, follow Rob of Threadbanger to make your own realistic mummy costume! For more information on this project, watch the video, and for more tutorials of do it yourself fashion, subscribe to Threadheads on iTunes!
Materials:
White sheets (2)
White pants/jeans
White long sle » READ MORE
Mickey's Favorite Nephew
By ModHomeEcTeacher 
My six week Intensive How-to-Sew class has just finished up. Six lovely ladies joined me in my studio for six, then seven, and then eight sessions of a basic how-to sew class. I taught them how to make a basic pair of jammies consisting of pants and a top. After three weeks of jammies, we discussed costumes and started to work on the custom costumes for their little trick or treaters. This picture of "Drew Mouse" is my nephew.
The othe » READ MORE
How to Make a Girl Pirate Costume
By threadbangerHere is how to make your own gal pirate costume, complete with tricorn hat, corset, and puffy shirt! Want more information in live-action form? Check out the video!
Materials:
an old pair of leather pants
a button down shirt
a roll of ribbon
a rotary cutter
some dental floss
a leather needle
your sewing machine
some pins
a body form (or a cooperative friend)
a bowl
scissors
Tricorn Hat:
1. First take a pair of old leather » READ MORE
The Creepiest Halloween Mask Ever?
By DIY Maven
'Wacko Jacko' from Fright Mask ($30). Via Green Head.
Curbly’s Candy Corn Cut Off....
By DIY Mavenis today. So, in celebration of this momentous event, how about we go all out and BECOME candy corn? Now that’s confection love.
From Costume Craze, the more literal, slightly futuristic Candy Corn get-up in women’s sizes for 28 bucks and children's for 23.
For something a bit more saucy than sweet is this little number from Yandy, also in women’s sizes for 44 bucks. The sexy platforms will cost you an extra $30.
How to make a Superhero costume
By indymogulHey everyone and welcome to the technical blog for Episode #18 (SuperHero) from IndyMogul. This week we were challenged by the guys over at The Stack. The deal is if I make an "animal themed superhero", Justin has to wear the costume for their entire show. Well BFX stepped up to the plate. Send in your superhero videos and remember you can submit your project ideas here!
Shopping List
- Two yards of cloth fleece.
(I used brown because my costume w » READ MORE
How to Make a Robot Suit
By indymogulHey Guys!
Have you ever gotten the overwhelming urge to build a freaky robot suit to scare your loved ones but just didn't know how? Friends, your troubles are over! We have a great tutorial here to create your very own robot suit to terrorize the neighborhood. We're always looking for cool new projects. If you have an idea of your own, send us your videos!
For more tips and how to's, visit our website, Indy Mogul and don't forget to subscribe t » READ MORE
How to make Zombie Make-up
By indymogulHey everyone and welcome to the technical blog for Episode#4 (zombie make-up). I think every filmmaker has made, or thought about making, a zombie movie. I don't know what it is, but zombies are an irresistible gem in the lexicon of potential movie subjects. As always we invite viewers to improve our design and send us video clips of your projects. All you have to do is upload, and you could be featured in our monthly user submitted podcast.
Sho » READ MORE
How to make a giant sandwich costume
By indymogulHey everyone. We're going to show you how to make a giant sandwich costume because, you never know when a giant sandwich costume may come in handy? I built this for the awesome guys over at Naked Castle. As always we invite viewers to improve our design and send us video clips of your projects. All you have to do is upload, and you could be featured in our monthly user submitted podcast.
You can watch our video below, and don't forget to subscribe » READ MORE
