How to Make a Bam Bam Costume
Buy a half a yard (0.5m) of orange fabric and half a yard (0.5m) of brown fabric., Measure the circumference of the costume wearer’s waist., Measure the length of their body from waist to just below the knees., Use a cloth measuring tape to cut a...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Buy a half a yard (0.5m) of orange fabric and half a yard (0.5m) of brown fabric.
Felt from a bolt at the craft store works great for this project because it doesn’t fray.
You can also dig in your closet for an old orange or brown t-shirt or sweatshirt., Buy a half-inch width of elastic that will cover this width. , Add two inches (5cm) to the measurement for the waistband. , Then, measure the length and cut it to the knee measurement you just took.
You should have an orange rectangle that will serve as a skirt. , Place the elastic across the top and fold the top edge down over the elastic.
Pin it in place, leaving about a quarter of an inch (0.6cm) below the pin for the seam. , You can also sew by hand if you don’t have a sewing machine. , Turn it inside out.
Sew through both layers for an easy hem. , Cut up about three inches to make triangles.
The bottom hem of the skirt should be zigzagged all the way around, to follow the Flintstones famous fashions. , Cut a long four-inch (10cm) section with your fabric scissors.
Attach it with pins to the front right-hand side of the skirt and the back left-hand side. , Adjust and pin accordingly.
Sew the strap inside the waistband of the skirt. , You will need about 30 2-inch (5cm) triangles for the skirt and 10 for the cap. ,, A stuffed, white dog toy is ideal, but you can also use a lightweight dog bone.
Glue it onto the front of the strap on the skirt. , A white mop head can also work for this purpose.
Set the new mop head on the wearer’s head and then trim around the ears. , A hunter’s cap works well, or you can look for a small beanie.
Glue the remaining triangles onto the cap with fabric glue. , Spray paint it brown.
Have your child hold it.
You can create a plush version out of extra fabric and stuffing if you are afraid of damage. -
Step 2: Measure the circumference of the costume wearer’s waist.
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Step 3: Measure the length of their body from waist to just below the knees.
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Step 4: Use a cloth measuring tape to cut a width of orange felt that is one to two inches longer than the wearer’s waist.
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Step 5: Lay the rectangle right side down.
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Step 6: Thread your sewing machine and sew the top band of the skirt down over the elastic.
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Step 7: Pin the back edge of the skirt together
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Step 8: where the two ends meet.
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Step 9: Cut a saw tooth pattern into the bottom of the skirt with fabric scissors.
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Step 10: Take your brown fabric.
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Step 11: Have your costume-wearer try it on.
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Step 12: Cut small triangles out of the remaining brown fabric.
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Step 13: Glue the triangles onto the skirt at random
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Step 14: but even
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Step 15: intervals.
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Step 16: Find a dog bone.
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Step 17: Buy a short white wig.
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Step 18: Find an orange ball cap.
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Step 19: Find a plastic child’s bat
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Step 20: such as a whiffle ball bat.
Detailed Guide
Felt from a bolt at the craft store works great for this project because it doesn’t fray.
You can also dig in your closet for an old orange or brown t-shirt or sweatshirt., Buy a half-inch width of elastic that will cover this width. , Add two inches (5cm) to the measurement for the waistband. , Then, measure the length and cut it to the knee measurement you just took.
You should have an orange rectangle that will serve as a skirt. , Place the elastic across the top and fold the top edge down over the elastic.
Pin it in place, leaving about a quarter of an inch (0.6cm) below the pin for the seam. , You can also sew by hand if you don’t have a sewing machine. , Turn it inside out.
Sew through both layers for an easy hem. , Cut up about three inches to make triangles.
The bottom hem of the skirt should be zigzagged all the way around, to follow the Flintstones famous fashions. , Cut a long four-inch (10cm) section with your fabric scissors.
Attach it with pins to the front right-hand side of the skirt and the back left-hand side. , Adjust and pin accordingly.
Sew the strap inside the waistband of the skirt. , You will need about 30 2-inch (5cm) triangles for the skirt and 10 for the cap. ,, A stuffed, white dog toy is ideal, but you can also use a lightweight dog bone.
Glue it onto the front of the strap on the skirt. , A white mop head can also work for this purpose.
Set the new mop head on the wearer’s head and then trim around the ears. , A hunter’s cap works well, or you can look for a small beanie.
Glue the remaining triangles onto the cap with fabric glue. , Spray paint it brown.
Have your child hold it.
You can create a plush version out of extra fabric and stuffing if you are afraid of damage.
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