I hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween! This was Kason’s first time trick or treating, and we all had a ton of fun! I’m so happy with how his costume turned out and I’m glad I gave a go at making it on my own. It was original, creative, and affordable.
I started with a blazer and a pair of pants that I picked up from a local thrift store. I distressed both pieces by cutting little bits off from the seams, scraping the fabric with sharp scissors, and cutting small holes.
Then I used Heat and Bond to adhere patches and used embroidery floss to “sew” around the outside of each patch. I threw them in the wash to complete my distressed look! For just a few dollars, I achieved a very “Frank” worthy wardrobe. 🙂
Then it was on to constructing the head of Frankenstein. I started with a McDonald’s Happy Meal pail. It fit perfectly on Kason’s head, and he actually liked wearing it around the house, so it was a win/win situation.
I cut a piece of polar fleece to cover the outside of the pail and used Fabri-Tac to glue the ends together, creating a cylinder. Next, I cut out a piece of black craft fur and used hot glue to attach the fur around the top of the pail.
I cut the side pieces for the hat and attached them with Fabri-Tac, and used a piece of Velcro to attach it under Kason’s chin. I finished it off with black stitches and little, wooden knobs that were painted silver and hot glued onto the sides for Frank’s bolts.
Then I just slipped the hat onto the pail and hot glued around the edges to hold it in place.
Have a wonderful start to your week! I’ll see you all on Tuesday for Sutch an Inspiration!
Instructions for Making Frankenstein Costume
- Blazer
- Pair of pants
- Patches
- Embroidery floss
- Heat and Bond
- McDonald’s Happy Meal pail
- Polar fleece
- Black craft fur
- Fabri-Tac glue
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Velcro
- Wooden knobs (for bolts)
- Sharp scissors
Prepare the Tulle
Gather all your materials and set up your workspace. Make sure it is clean and organized for easy access to all supplies.
Create the Volume
Start by distressing the blazer and pants. Cut little bits off from seams, scrape fabric with scissors, and create small holes for the distressed look.
Prepare the Poly Satin Circles
Use the Heat and Bond to adhere the patches, then use embroidery floss to sew around each patch for added design.
Layer the Components
For the Frankenstein head, start with the McDonald’s Happy Meal pail. Cut and glue fleece and craft fur to create a whimsical hat.
Additional Personalization
Customize your Frankenstein with black stitches and paint wooden knobs for the bolts. Get creative with additional finishing touches!
Attach the Clip-On Earring
Once everything is assembled, make sure to test fit the costume on your child, adjusting any components as needed for comfort.
Prepare the Shoes
Select appropriate shoes that will complete the Frankenstein look, ensuring they match the overall theme of the costume.
Make Additional Pairs
If you’re feeling ambitious, create additional versions or accessories for friends or siblings to match.
Enjoy Your Custom Creation
Immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit and enjoy the fun of your unique costume creation. Don’t forget to share your work with family and friends!
Conclusion
This project highlights the joy of creativity and personal expression through crafting. Have fun, embrace your imagination, and let your unique style shine through in your creations!
