Sometimes the hardest part about getting into the Halloween season is deciding what to be. Good costumes take time to put together, but key accessories can help you create the look you want and give you flexibility if you change your mind at the last minute. For instance, you may have your heart set on dressing up like your favorite Alexander Wang protégé when your friends tell you they all want to go as monsters instead. With this furry cuff you can spice up either outfit and others too!
You will need:
-Black leather or stiff cotton (use leather goods from Goodwill!)
-A wig, fur, hair (look for it in the Halloween section at Goodwill!)
- 5’’ of Velcro
To get started, cut a piece of leather two inches taller than you want your cuff, and slightly longer than your arm or leg (or wherever you will wear it). If using for your lower leg, sew in two darts (narrow triangles). You can wrap the leather around your leg inside out. Then just pinch in the extra fabric and sew it down. This will give it a nice, snug fit. To finish, trim the edges.
Next sew a band of Velcro to one edge. Find the right placement for the other piece of Velcro, by measuring on your leg and marking it in place before sewing down.
Next cut a strip of fur, or a strand from a wig and sew it one inch from the bottom of your cuff.
You will want at least three rows of fur or hair for good coverage, so space the others evenly, leaving half and inch at the top.
At this point you are ready to go, but I like to cut a two-inch strip of leather to bind the top edge (this gives it a cleaner look). Just fold the strip in half and sew over the top edge. You can make several and stack them or play with different sizes and colors. Be versatile this Halloween, and shop Goodwill for all of the accessories you’ll need.