Things You'll Need
2 T-shirts
Scissors
Measuring tape
2 yards crushed velvet
Sewing machine
Thread
2 alligator clips
15-inch gold-colored chain
Brown faux leather
Grommets
Leather hole punch pliers
Leather cord
Chances are you won't be fighting in the Colosseum, but you may just hear the crowd chanting your name when you walk in the room wearing your very own gladiator costume. Transport yourself back to a time when only the bravest and strongest were champions with this simple-to-make Roman gladiator costume, and pair it up with period weaponry and sandals.
Easy Gladiator Tunic
Cut the First T-shirt
Cut one T-shirt from the bottom of one armhole to the bottom of the other. Set the top of the T-shirt aside, and turn the cut-off bottom portion of the T-shirt inside out.
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Trim and Sew the Shirts
Turn the intact T-shirt inside out. Pin the cut-off bottom portion to the bottom of the whole T-shirt. Sew the pieces together to create the tunic body.
Complete the Roman Gladiator Costume Tunic
Remove the sleeves from the top of the tunic. Cut around the seam. Cut the neckband off of the tunic.
Easy Gladiator Cape
Measure and Cut the Crushed Velvet
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Cut a section of crushed velvet so that measures 1 1/2 yards by 45 inches.
Fold, Cut and Hem
Fold the fabric in half lengthwise. Cut the corners off of one end of the fabric. Hem on all sides.
Add the Gold Chains
Attach an alligator clip to each end of the gold-colored chain. Clip the chain to the top edge of the gladiator cape. Clip the other end to the other top edge of the cape to give your Roman gladiator costume an authentic touch of elegance.
Gladiator War Skirt
Take Your Measurements
Take a measurement of your waist. Also measure from the center of your waist to the knee. Record the measurements.
Measure and Cut the Faux Leather
Make the belt portion of the war skirt first. Cut a length of brown faux leather fabric that is 2 inches shorter than your waist measurement in length and measures 7 inches wide.
Create the Belt
Punch six vertical holes in both ends of the belt. Add grommets. The belt will be laced up the back with leather cord when worn.
Cut the Faux Leather Straps
Cut eight straps from brown faux leather. Make sure that the pieces are the same length as the measurement from the waist to the knee. These pieces should be 3 inches across, with a flat top edge and a pointed bottom edge.
Sew and Finish the War Skirt
Sew the straps to the belt. Pin one strap to the center of the belt piece at the underside bottom. Add an additional piece every 1/2 inch. There should be four straps in the front and four straps in the back of the war skirt. Sew the straps in place to complete the gladiator skirt.
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Add self-adhesive knobs or spikes to the front section of the war skirt. You can find these online or in craft stores. They might be available in the crafting sections of your local department stores.