Denim Superheroes!

Saving the world--with casual fashion!

Posted by Holly Deck

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I was invited to a DIY craft/dance party last week. Oh. Yeah.
The theme was Canadian Tuxedo (you know, denim on denim). Decided to make superhero costumes. So now, I present to you: Denim Lad and the Indigo Wonder!!

I was a bad seamstress here. I didn't press my seams, and I sewed one cape against the grain. But this was just for fun.

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You Will Need (4 things)

  • Notions: Thread , Scissors, Pins, Sewing Machine
  • Fabric For Lining
  • Denim
  • Sequins

Steps (9 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    I totally pulled this one out of the air. I didn't draft a format pattern, just pulled out extra fabric I had and winged it. This is for the lining of Denim Lad's cape. A large triangle works best.

  2. 2

    Next, you can just cut yourself a little scoop at the peak of the triangle. Like someone took a bite out of it. Rude!

  3. 3

    If you live in a tiny apartment like me, go ahead and use your bed as a workspace. Line up your denim and your lining fabric, right side in, and pin them together. You can then cut the denim to fit the fabric you have already cut.

  4. 4

    Stitch those bad boys together! Sew the bottom and sides together, so you can pull the cape right side out from the top.

  5. 5

    You'll see that the top is not stitched yet after you've pulled the cape right side out. Go ahead and stitch that. I think by hand is better, because you can hide your stitches.

  6. 6

    I made straps for our capes that have snaps affixed at the ends. I went for about an inch and a half thick, but play it by ear. Again, sew the lining to the denim with the right side in.

  7. 7

    And pull that right side out!

  8. 8

    Next, I made cuffs for us. I decided the curve made a more natural and comfortable fit around the wrist. I sewed velcro to keep them fitted.

  9. 9

    And then line everything with sequins!! They make everything wonderful