So, You're Brad Pitt? Try This Impressive DIY Shania Twain Costume
You’re not going to be unimpressed by this spectacular Shania Twain costume! If you’re looking for a cool DIY this Halloween, then check out this Shania Twain leopard-print costume from the singer's iconic "That Don't Impress Me Much" video.
Some items I got at the thrift store and some items I sewed from scratch. Get your materials out and let’s go, girls!
Tools and materials:
- Leopard-print pants
- Leopard-print top
- Leopard-print fabric
- Pins
- Bra clasps
- Sewing machine
- Thread
- Scissors
- Paper
- Pen
- Hoodie as a guideline
- Black boots
1. Make the coat pattern
I used one of my bodice patterns for this step and simply elongated the bottom to form Shania Twain's long hooded coat.
Tip: If you do not have a bodice pattern, you can use a regular bodice as a guide.
2. Cut the leopard-print fabric
Now, cut the pattern but make it bigger than usual since her coat is oversized.
Take the first part you cut and use it as a guide for the second bodice piece. Also, be sure to cut the long back piece; this is fairly simple to do, just follow the armholes and cut all the way straight down.
3. Assemble the coat
Pin the shoulder seams of the front piece to the back piece and repeat on the other side. Make sure the fabric is right sides facing. Then, sew to secure.
4. Make the sleeves and hood
Cut out the pattern of the sleeves. If you don’t have a pattern as I do, You can simply place a long sleeve from a top that you have on the fold of your fabric and cut the outer edge. Remember to add some seam allowance.
Next, fold your fabric and place a hoodie on top. Cut around the hoodie with some seam allowance.
Now, stitch the two pieces right sides together, along the curved edge.
Now, to finish the coat, attach the sleeves to the armhole area of the coat. Sew the side seams of both the sleeves and the body together, and attach the hood, too. Also, don’t forget to hem the raw edges for a cleaner look!
5. Make the bralette
I decided to make the bralette from my scrap fabric and not the top that I purchased. To make the pattern, measure your bust size. Then, measure and cut a simple bandeau shape. Add seam allowance, too.
This is what it should look like.
Hem the edges. Now, it’s time to attach the bra clasps. Cut the clasps to size, as shown, and attach accordingly. On the other end, hand-stitch the opposite clasps.
6. Make the straps
Measure the length of your shoulders and cut two straps accordingly. Then, fold each end inward.
Once that’s done, fold the strap one more time, pin it, and stitch down the center to secure.
Now, attach the straps to the bralette.
7. Take in the pants
The pants I got from the thrift store were a little too big on me. So, I decided to take it in. If you want to see how I do this, skip to 8:30 minutes of my Shania Twain Halloween costume video to learn more.
Shania Twain costume tutorial
We’re done! How do you like my fantastic Shania Twain costume? I’m so in love with the leopard-print hoodie; it’s really the center point of this Shania Twain costume DIY! I think even Shania would be pretty impressed by this recreation, too!
Thanks for joining me. Let me know what you think in the comments and happy Hallowen!
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