How to Make a Fun DIY Starlight Costume From The Boys This Halloween
Halloween is almost upon us, and if you need a good costume idea, why not consider a Starlight costume from The Boys? It’s no biggie to create either! Follow me as I create this stunning Starlight cosplay costume and see the results at the end; they are superb!
Let’s get this Starlight costume DIY underway!
Tools and materials:
- Zipper
- Gold leather
- Gold fabric
- White oversized t-shirt
- Sewing machine
- Thread
- Scissors
- Elastic
- Pins
- Gold gloves
- Gold paint
- Gold belt
- Fabric glue
- Hot glue gun
- Self-adhesive Velcro
1. Sew the zipper
Pin the zipper in the center-front of your oversized white t-shirt and sew to secure. Ensure that you’re only stitching it through the front layer.
Then, cut the t-shirt open along the zipper
2. Modify the t-shirt
Trim off the sleeves with a pair of scissors or rotary cutter.
To keep everything symmetrical, fold your t-shirt in half and copy the cut-line from the first sleeve.
Remove the back panel. The aim is to create a halter-top effect for this starlight Halloween costume.
Leave the collar of the t-shirt attached.
If the collar is a bit wide, trim it in half. Roll in the edges and stitch to secure.
Then, stitch the short ends of the collar together to create a halter top effect.
Finish the back of the halter top by stitching in a piece of elastic. Fold the raw edges over the elastic to create a casing. Use a zigzag stitch to keep the stretch in the fabric.
3. Create the bottom
Cut one side of the bottom part of the t-shirt as shown.
Fold the t-shirt over and follow the existing line of the section you already cut, to cut out the other side.
Create two side panels with the gold fabric. Basically, cut it out to the shape of the bottom side of the t-shirt.
Place the panels on either side of the bottom half, as shown. I used fabric glue to secure it in place since stitching this type of fabric was a nightmare.
Now, close up the bottom of the bodysuit with a simple stitch.
4. Cover the zipper area
Cut two long pieces to glue alongside the seam of where the zipper is attached to the t-shirt. This will cover up the raw edge and give it a nice finish.
Again, I glued on the pieces.
5. Add elastic
Sew elastic right underneath the bust area, all around the bodysuit, on the right side of the fabric.
Paint the top and bottom elastics with gold paint to give your Starlight cosplay costume a dazzling feel.
Then, paint two gold stars on either side of the Starlight costume.
6. Make the belt
Cut the short ends of the gold belt at an angle.
Cut an additional two pieces to create a big, wide triangle that will be placed at the opening of the belt.
Now, attach the short ends of the belt over top the smaller pieces with hot glue.
Use self-adhesive Velcro on one side of the belt so that you can open and secure it without hassle.
7. Make gold boots
If you have extra gold fabric, go ahead and wrap them around your legs. These will appear as gold boots.
Starlight costume from The Boys tutorial
Now you’re ready to rock this DIY The Boys Starlight costume! I love the contrast of the gold and the white, and all in all, this Starlight costume looks pretty realistic.
Let me know what you this of this tutorial in the comments and Happy Halloween!
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