My version of a Van Helsing costume. Handmade are the long coat and the tojo blades. I used pleather for the coat. The pattern is loosly based on pictures I found of Van Helsing on the internet. I took my son’s measurements and just started cutting away. Lot’s of small D-rings were used to imitate the closures on the coat.
The tojo blades are made from cardboard and covered in aluminum foil.
pleather, cardboard
Intermediate
DIY
This one-piece garment is super-easy to sew – and can be styled in many different ways!
Sewing Lesson
Follow this sewing lesson to make yourself a perfect summer romper!
As Seen In
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Meg's Magazine Mash Up
In part two Meg sews the sleeves, attaches the neck band, installs the zipper, and finishes the hem!
Quick Tip
Tassels are a quick way to add extra decoration to your garments & they can be made into accessories
