Werewolf Costume

The Amazing Werewolf, created by Merri Cvetan, requires a sewing machine and advanced sewing skills. Please click on the photos below to enlarge the images.

  • requires a sewing machine and advanced sewing skills.
    requires a sewing machine and advanced sewing skills.
  • requires a sewing machine and advanced sewing skills.
    requires a sewing machine and advanced sewing skills.
  • requires a sewing machine and advanced sewing skills.
    requires a sewing machine and advanced sewing skills.
  • Pin two pieces of fur, right sides together: approximately 24” wide x 7” high. Mark a semi-circle on the wrong side.
    Pin two pieces of fur, right sides together: approximately 24” wide x 7” high. Mark a semi-circle on the wrong side.
  • Sew, by machine on marked lines; cut off excess fabric. Pin 3 darts: 4” long x ¾” wide; one in the middle of the back and the others 2 ½” from the middle dart; sew by machine.
    Sew, by machine on marked lines; cut off excess fabric. Pin 3 darts: 4” long x ¾” wide; one in the middle of the back and the others 2 ½” from the middle dart; sew by machine.
  • Trim excess fabric; turn right side out.
    Trim excess fabric; turn right side out.
  • Claws: cut 2” pieces from the rounded ends of plastic hangers. Cut small slits in the ends of glove finger tips and at the toe end of a pair of socks.
    Claws: cut 2” pieces from the rounded ends of plastic hangers. Cut small slits in the ends of glove finger tips and at the toe end of a pair of socks.
  • Insert plastic “claws” into the slits and hold in place with craft glue. Cut a piece of fur the size of each glove and sock; glue in place.
    Insert plastic “claws” into the slits and hold in place with craft glue. Cut a piece of fur the size of each glove and sock; glue in place.
  • Paint 5 shower scrunchies with brown spray paint. Thread scrunchies on a 24” length of heavy duty wire.
    Paint 5 shower scrunchies with brown spray paint. Thread scrunchies on a 24” length of heavy duty wire.
  • Paint 5 shower scrunchies with brown spray paint. Thread scrunchies on a 24” length of heavy duty wire.
    Paint 5 shower scrunchies with brown spray paint. Thread scrunchies on a 24” length of heavy duty wire.
  • Bend each end of wire in a U shape. Hook one end on the back belt-loop; bend wire so tail stays up.
    Bend each end of wire in a U shape. Hook one end on the back belt-loop; bend wire so tail stays up.
  • Cut triangle sections of fabric from the bottom of the shirt. Cut off the sewn hem from the jeans; tear strips to make the bottom look worn.
    Cut triangle sections of fabric from the bottom of the shirt. Cut off the sewn hem from the jeans; tear strips to make the bottom look worn.
  • Cut triangle sections of fabric from the bottom of the shirt. Cut off the sewn hem from the jeans; tear strips to make the bottom look worn.
    Cut triangle sections of fabric from the bottom of the shirt. Cut off the sewn hem from the jeans; tear strips to make the bottom look worn.