Things You'll Need:
- Red turtleneck sweater
- White duct tape or fabric paint
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
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Step 1
Get a plain red turtleneck sweater in a size or two larger than you typically wear. The bigger size will make the altered garment easier to put on and take off. If you can't find a turtleneck, simply use a red crewneck sweater and wear a red turtleneck shirt or dickey beneath it.
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Step 2
Use white duct tape to make stripes around the sweater, starting with the torso area below the armpits. Ensure the garment is completely flat when you add the tape so it won't bunch when you wear it. Leave a red "stripe" the same width as the duct tape and then add another row of tape. Repeat the process until the entire torso is covered, then add tape to the turtleneck portion.
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Step 3
Ask someone to add the taped lines to the sleeves when you're wearing the sweater to ensure they line up with the body when your arms are down. If you do this, however, instruct the person to wrap the tape loosely so you'll be able to remove the Waldo sweater easily.
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Step 4
Add stripes to the sweater with white fabric paint if you have a little more preparation time. Find a tightly woven sweater to help the bright white paint stand out on the surface (rather than soaking into the weave) and wash and dry it thoroughly. Place a cardboard shirt form into the sweater before you add the stripes so the paint won't soak through to the other side. Have a small paintbrush on hand to make touch ups if the paint cracks slightly when you put the sweater on.
