Inspector Gadget

The Amazing Inspector Gadget, created by Merri Cvetan, is a no-sew, easy costume. Please click on the photos below to enlarge the images.

  • Inspector Gadget is a no-sew, easy costume.
    Inspector Gadget is a no-sew, easy costume.
  • Inspector Gadget - before adding costume elements.
    Inspector Gadget - before adding costume elements.
  • Jacket, dress pants and tie.
    Jacket, dress pants and tie.
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  • Full view
    Full view
  • Magnifying glass: Remove the mirror from an hand-held mirror frame. Glue a plastic bag to the back of the mirror; when dry, cut off excess.
    Magnifying glass: Remove the mirror from an hand-held mirror frame. Glue a plastic bag to the back of the mirror; when dry, cut off excess.
  • Cut a 4” piece of foam tubing ( you can find it at the hardware store). Paint the tube to match the hat color. Cut a hole in the top of the hat with the craft knife. Insert tube in hole; glue in place. Cut slits in the top of the tube 1” down to look like a cross: +. Push tongs into the slits, add glue and hold together with a rubber band until dry. Bend curtain rod near the middle. Cut small holes on each side of the hat the diameter of the rod. Insert rod into holes. Stuff gloves with fiberfill or pillow stuffing. Tie gloves to tongs. Tie misc. gadgets to the gloves or tongs
    Cut a 4” piece of foam tubing ( you can find it at the hardware store). Paint the tube to match the hat color. Cut a hole in the top of the hat with the craft knife. Insert tube in hole; glue in place. Cut slits in the top of the tube 1” down to look like a cross: +. Push tongs into the slits, add glue and hold together with a rubber band until dry. Bend curtain rod near the middle. Cut small holes on each side of the hat the diameter of the rod. Insert rod into holes. Stuff gloves with fiberfill or pillow stuffing. Tie gloves to tongs. Tie misc. gadgets to the gloves or tongs
  • Cut a 4” piece of foam tubing ( you can find it at the hardware store). Paint the tube to match the hat color. Cut a hole in the top of the hat with the craft knife. Insert tube in hole; glue in place. Cut slits in the top of the tube 1” down to look like a cross: +. Push tongs into the slits, add glue and hold together with a rubber band until dry. Bend curtain rod near the middle. Cut small holes on each side of the hat the diameter of the rod. Insert rod into holes. Stuff gloves with fiberfill or pillow stuffing. Tie gloves to tongs. Tie misc. gadgets to the gloves or tongs
    Cut a 4” piece of foam tubing ( you can find it at the hardware store). Paint the tube to match the hat color. Cut a hole in the top of the hat with the craft knife. Insert tube in hole; glue in place. Cut slits in the top of the tube 1” down to look like a cross: +. Push tongs into the slits, add glue and hold together with a rubber band until dry. Bend curtain rod near the middle. Cut small holes on each side of the hat the diameter of the rod. Insert rod into holes. Stuff gloves with fiberfill or pillow stuffing. Tie gloves to tongs. Tie misc. gadgets to the gloves or tongs