Easy Jedi DIY Costume Tutorial - Beginner Friendly ♥ Fleece Fun

The easy Jedi DIY costume tutorial is perfect for Halloween or play time! Your little padawan will love this outfit. All you need are some basic sewing skills and you can whip up that Jedi Costume in no time.

easy Jedi costume tutorial using fleecefun’s free template and guide

YOU WILL NEED:

1.5 brown jersey knit or fleece for vest
7/8 yard black, gray and or beige jersey knit for vest
1/4 yard stretchy fleece or knit for waist band
Plain white t-shirt
Plain pants in a neutral color
Fleece Fun’s Free sewing pattern (get it here!)
Rotary cutter, ruler and mat (available here)
Sewing Essentials (pins, scissors, etc.)

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beginner-friendly Jedi robe sewing with fleecefun’s free tutorial

Jedi DIY Costume Video Tutorial Here:

The Easy Jedi DIY Costume Tutorial:

Step 1 – Cut out the Following:

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You will need to assemble the pattern for the easy Jedi DIY costume tutorial. For instructions on how to assemble the sewing pattern click here.

cutting Jedi costume fabric pieces with fleecefun free tutorial

Cut out the robe main body. Place on the fold as directed on pattern piece – cut 1.

preparing Jedi costume pattern pieces from fleecefun free template

Cut out the hood. On doubled fabric cut out 2 of the hood piece.

fleecefun guide to cutting Jedi costume parts with free template

Cut out the sleeves to the robe. Place sleeve pattern on the fold and cut out. Repeat so you have 2 sleeves.

Cut out the vest. On doubled fabric cut out pattern pieces so you have 2 Jedi DIY Costume vest pieces.

For the fabric belt measure the little Jedi’s waist and add 2 inches. Make the rectangle that long by 6 inches.

Step 2 – Sew a Simple Jedi Tunic

sewing a basic Jedi tunic using fleecefun free tutorial

If you haven’t noticed Jedi’s LOVE their V necks. Everything they wear has that shape of neckline.

fleecefun guide to stitching a simple Jedi tunic from free template

So we’re going to tweak this t-shirt so it fits in with the Jedi look.

Simply snip a slit from the center of the neckline on the t-shirt down about 3 to 4 inches.

Fold in the sides to form the V. Tack down the folds with a few stitches on your sewing machine (or if you’re in a hurry you can even glue it).

Step 3 – Sew the Jedi COSTUME Robe

DIY Jedi robe sewing tutorial with fleecefun free pattern

Fold out the the piece of cloth so it is flat. Using a rotary cutter ruler and mat, cut a slit on one side from the center of the fabric to the neck line to make the front opening.

fleecefun guide to creating a Jedi robe with free template

Center the sleeves to the neck line and pin in place on either side.

step-by-step Jedi robe making with fleecefun tutorial

Sew onto main body of robe using a .5 inch seam allowance.

Fold robe in half so the sleeves meet up and the sides meet up. Pin and then sew together using a .5 seam allowance.

Step 4 – Add the Hood to the Robe

adding a hood to Jedi robe with fleecefun free tutorial

Pin the out edge of the hood pieces together.

fleecefun guide to sewing a Jedi robe hood from free template

Sew using a .5 inch seam allowance.

Center on to robe and pin to neck line. Sew on using a .5 inch seam allowance.

Step 5 – Sew the Jedi DIY Costume vest

creating a Jedi vest using fleecefun free template

Pin the back of the vest together to the round neckline. Sew together using a .5 inch seam allowance. That’s it. The sides are open and the vest is held in place with the waistband.

Step 6 – Sew the Waist Band

sewing Jedi waistband using fleecefun free tutorial

Make sure that the fabric has the waist band has a good stretch to it. A jersey knit, Lycra or fleece with a good stretch. Sew up using a .5 inch seam allowance.

Step 7 – Layer Your Jedi Costume for the Complete Look

DIY Jedi costume layering tips using fleecefun’s tutorial and template

The t- shirt goes on first followed by the best being placed on the shoulders and crossed in front. Then the waist band goes on to hold the vest in place. Finally the robe tops it all off! You just completed the Easy Jedi DIY Costume Tutorial.

Get the Free JEDI DIY COSTUME Pattern Below:

You can get a free copy of Adobe reader here. By downloading you are agreeing to pattern terms of use. Click the picture below and fill up the form to download the .pdf !