Making your own caveman or cavewoman costume is a fun, easy way to get creative for Halloween or any other event that requires a costume. This costume requires little more than a trip to the fabric store and an hour or two of your time. It's fairly easy to complete and therefore is a great last-minute choice as well. After this basic costume is completed, make it your own. Add a crazy hairdo or wig and smudge up your face with dark makeup to make it really authentic.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
- Tape measure
- Faux fur material
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
- White clay
- Large needle
- Thin faux leather cord
- Faux leather strips
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Use a tape measure to measure from the wearer's collarbone to his knees while he is standing. Multiply that number by two. This will give you a general idea of how much fabric is required.
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2
Spread the faux fur fabric on the floor or another flat surface. Cut a length of fabric that is equal to the measurement of the wearer multiplied by two. Fold the length of fabric in half width-wise with the fur facing in.
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3
Stitch up the long sides of the costume, from the cut edges toward the folded edge. Stop about six inches from the folded edge on each side; those gaps will serve as the arm holes.
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Cut a half-circle in the center of the folded edge to create the head hole. Turn the costume right-side out, so that the fur is now on the outside. It will resemble a shapeless tunic.
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5
Mold small bones and teeth from white clay. Poke a large needle through the objects to create a hole in each one. Allow the clay to dry and then string the objects onto lengths of faux leather cord. These can serve as necklaces and bracelets.
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6
Slide the tunic over the wearer's head and belt it with strips of faux leather, if desired. Put on the jewelry. For a ragged look, use the scissors to shred the material around the bottom and arm holes of the tunic.
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