No Sew Knight Costume DIY Tutorial

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This no sew knight costume DIY tutorial  is fast to make and requires zero sewing skill. I love this cute no sew knight costume DIY. It's perfect for dress and Halloween. Love this easy costume idea. You can make your little gallant knight armor and  a tunic will a few simple materials and time.  My little boy loves this armor costume and it goes great with this easy to make Knight Helmet and Shield.  Perfect for Halloween or the dress up box this armor is comfortable and inexpensive to make.

So it’s down to the wire time for Halloween costumes.  I’ve got a fun costume idea – it’s fast it’s cute and no sewing is required. no-sew-knight-costume-diy_0036  This knight costume is perfect for your little guy and is perfect for the costume box long after Halloween is over.  I got a little foam sword for him and as you can see he was having a lot of fun with it.

no-sew-knight-costume-diyThe design uses laces to make the size very adjustable for your kiddo.

The fabric I used for the armor is  actually insulated – so it’s perfect for trick or treating on a cold night.

 

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You will need:

1 yard of Aluminor Fabric

Grommet setter and 12 rings (small)

Cording (4 yards)

Decorations for the breast plate I used Die cuts for decoration – I used the following:
 Crown
Regal Crest
Fleur de Lis

1/2 yard fleece or jersey knit

Rotary cutter, ruler and mat

Glue gun and glue sticks

Olfa circle cutter

No Sew Knight Costume DIY Tutorial Video:

No Sew Knight Costume DIY Tutorial:

Step 1 – cut out the knight’s armour

You will need to assemble the pattern.  For instructions on how to assemble the sewing pattern click here.

I love this cute no sew knight costume DIY. It's perfect for dress and Halloween. Love this easy costume idea.Trace the template two times on the wrong side of the fabric.

I love this cute no sew knight costume DIY. It's perfect for dress and Halloween. Love this easy costume idea.Cut out.

Step 2 – Add the Grommets

Mark 3 dots at the shoulders and on the sides below the  arm curve.  

Add grommets at the dots.  Trace the  dots to the other side.  Repeat and add grommets.

Step 4 – Glue on the decorations

Lay out the decorations on the front of the armor.  Glue on.

Step 5 – Add the side and shoulder ties

No Sew Knight Costume DIYCut cording into yard lengths lace the shoulders and the sides  

Adjust the length of the laces to make it the right fit. Tip: Leaver one side unlaced  and one side lace for easy dressing.

Step 6 – Make the under tunic.

Using the template as guide make the tunic a little wider and longer than the template.

No Sew Knight Costume DIYCut a circle in the center big enough for the head to fit through.

Step 7 – Front and Velcro Closure

This No Sew Knight Costume DIY is easy to make and perfect for a boy! It comes with a free template so it's easy to make. Clear step by step instructions.Layer the tunic under the armor.  Adjust to a perfect fit.

Download the Template here:

You can get a free copy of Adobe reader here. By downloading  you are agreeing to pattern terms of use. Click the picture of the pattern envelope to download the .pdf !
 no sew knight costume DIY downloadable pattern or template

This No Sew Knight Costume DIY is easy to make and perfect for a boy! It comes with a free template so it's easy to make. Clear step by step instructions.

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This No Sew Knight Costume DIY is easy to make and perfect for a boy! It comes with a free template so it's easy to make. Clear step by step instructions.

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