How to Make a Star Trek Uniform

You'll look spiffy in your Star Trek uniform. Making a Star Trek costume is an easy project that beginners can tackle fearlessly. So set your phasers on stun, or fun, and get ready to take the universe by storm by wearing your own custom-made Star Trek uniform. Both the new and the classic Star Trek uniforms are easy to emulate.

Things You'll Need

• Long-sleeve v-neck shirt
• 12 to 20 inches of black ribbon
• Black pants (snug and stretchy)
• Black fabric
• Iron-on transfer material
• Embroidered Star Trek patch (or alternative)

Instructions

Make a Star Trek Costume

1. 

   Begin your Star Trek costume with a blue, green, yellow or red V-neck long-sleeve T-shirt, a few sizes too small. In outer space, clothes must be snug. Surely it's a safety thing.

2. 

   Lay the ribbon out onto the iron-transfer material and follow the manufacturer's instructions for adhering the fabric to the back of the ribbon. Your ribbon should be at least 1 inch wide because you'll be adhering it to the neckline of your shirt.

3. Order Star Trek uniform patches, or make your own. Craft stores sell iron-transfer fabric that's made to run through a standard home or office printer. Just print the image you want, cut it to size, peel off the backing and iron according to the package directions. It's not a long-term solution, but it will work for a Halloween party.

4. Once your shirt is done, all you need to do is slip on a pair of slim-cut black pants and shiny black shoes. You might want to buy a tricorder unit or a phaser gun, in case you're called upon to defend the galaxy.

Resources

• Buy a Starfleet Phaser Gun
• You'll need a Tricorder
• Buy a REAL enameled classic Star Trek Pin
• Exclusive Star Trek Classic Gold Phaser and Communicator
• Buy Star Trek Patches