Presenting my DIY Jack Skellington costume! It has been a whirlwind over here since I got back from Quilt Market (pictures to come soon I promise!) and I basically hit the ground running as soon as I got off the plane, but lets get to the real story...Halloween Costumes! I love making Halloween Costumes! This year I was a bit pressed for time so I'm thankful only one of my kids requested a specific costume that needed sewing up.
This was so fun to make!
DIY Jack Skellington Costume
I made it the night before Halloween and finished it during the day while he was at school. I was seriously crossing my fingers that it fit. I'm so glad that it did.
How I made Jack Skellington's Suit
Want the details? I made the pants with the Clean Slate Pants pattern (which I loved and will be making again, with all the pockets and zipper fly next time). I made the jacket using my self drafted Ben 10 jacket pattern. I just altered it to fit where I needed it. I painted on the lines using fabric paint and strips of tape. The painting came out a little sketchy but perfect for this animated character I'd say.
I had to to fiddle around a little to the lapels to look right, though I'm not sure I could replicate what I did.
How I made Jack Skellington's Bat Bow Tie
My favorite part was the bat bowtie. I fused some fabric together and cut out the wings and then sews a tiny bat head stuffy and hot glued it on. The bat is hot glued to a loop of elastic.
Can you see how I just hemmed the bottom of the suit with a zig zag stitch? That's what I love about making costumes, they can be messy and unfinished. Hopefully you got a little costume making inspiration here. Don't be afraid to try making a costume. It's fun!
I love this happy little Pumpkin King!
Hope your Halloween was as fun as ours!
That jacket is awesome great job. We are having a virtual Halloween party on our blog. all of the posts will be pinned and next year we will be featuring the links on our social media.
That jacket is awesome great job. We are having a virtual Halloween party on our blog. all of the posts will be pinned and next year we will be featuring the links on our social media.
Like the bow tie!
Like the bow tie!
Like the bow tie!