This no sew knight costume DIY tutorial is fast to make and requires zero sewing skill. 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.
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
Glue gun and glue sticks
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.
Trace the template two times on the wrong side of the fabric.
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
Cut 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.
Cut a circle in the center big enough for the head to fit through.
Step 7 – Front and Velcro Closure
Layer the tunic under the armor. Adjust to a perfect fit.
Download the Template here:
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