For this fabric and drape, 2" would be nice but too deep for a circle(the hem would be bulky). A capelet stops at about the elbows so I'll measure from her neck, over the shoulders and down to the elbow, while she is wearing the coat.Īdd a few inches to represent the middle of the neck(just for purposes of making the circle) and whatever you want for your seam allowance. Decide how far down, or long you want the cape. I want to add a nice touch to the existing trench, so I'll use the same wool as the hat and make a capelet that is worn over it. ― Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle It is my business to know what other people do not know.” Voila! A beautiful Deerstalker hat created from an ugly, cheap one, in about an hour. If you wanted, you could have stitched the ribbon inside of the seam allowance while you were sewing up the ear flaps, but stitching it right over the outside is also fine, just do a neat job if you think you'd like to let the flaps down over your ears. Stitch ribbons to bottoms of ear flaps(on the outside, which becomes the inside once they are tied up).
Two pieces of 18" each in length should be plenty you can trim off any extra after you've tied the bow. A basic ribbon will do just fine, 1/2" - 3/4" width. If not, just connect lining to outer fabric at top with a few strong stitches. Press bottom edges of hat so that edges are nice and crisp.Įdge stitch along bottom of hat.(shown at end of video)Īdd a button on the top, if you'd like. Turn hat right-side out by pulling through small hole made in lining. I even had silly Halloween music in the background.
Sherlock holmes costume how to#
The video isn't a detailed sewing lesson, just to provide the general steps of how to piece everything together. The sixth pic shows the outside fabric pinned to the corresponding lining pieces.Īnd finally a video to demonstrate the sewing. (in my case, the girl I'm actually making this for!) Have a helper to assist with the cutting. (except for the ear flaps, if you are self-fabric lining) So, two layers of the tan cotton, with 1 brim piece, 1 flap piece and 3 segments, will give you the lining pieces. I had 2 big strips of soft, cotton duck, which is basically the material used to make khakis out of.(pic 5) (if you want to sometimes wear the flaps down, then cut an additional 2 more ear flaps from the wool, and none from the lining, unless you like the contrast of the lining and want it to show.)Ĭhoose a fabric that is a similar type, for ease of sewing. The fourth pic shows what you should have. (flip to conserve fabric, matching pattern prints/lines) So, fold over remaining fabric and cut 4 more segments, using the 2 wool pieces that you just cut.(pic 3) We now need 4 more beanie segments(the fabric was double-folded) for a total of 6, and then the lining. Watson will be more than willing to recount your adventures in the dark alleyways of London, moors of the British countryside, or suburban streets of your very hometown.I cut an extra 1/4" around the pattern pieces, for a slight increase in size b/c the wool is heavy and has a lower thread count than the cotton, so I'll want to increase the seam allowance compared to the black & white one.(pic 2) Watson somewhere along the way, as well as a pal willing to play him. Just remember, Holmes was never very good at telling stories, or indeed, telling much about himself at all. With the iconic ear-flap hat and brown coat, you’ll be prepared to get to the bottom of any hounds in the Baskervilles, or scarlet threads of murder in our towns. No, you’re going to be the original: witty and dry and charming, just like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle intended. And no, not the Benedict Cumberbatch one either, he’s too arrogant. In this classic style Adult Sherlock Holmes Costume, you’ll be the brilliant investigator that everyone envies. Whatever the situation is, if you throw on this outfit, you’ll be ready to solve any mystery that comes your way. Maybe the Mayor is up to no good, or the shady shopkeeper has a nefarious side “business,” or perhaps Moriarty is just up to his old tricks again, playing mind games with you until someone emerges the victor once again.
There’s a mystery afoot! It’s time for the game to begin! Something is just not right about this latest bit of mischief in town, and you are just the guy to figure it all out.
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