subject: How to Make a Homemade Harry Potter Costume? [print this page] How to Make a Homemade Harry Potter Costume?
He wears the colors of Gryffindor house, so you will need Maroon and Gold colors on a tie, scarf and the robe.
Let's see how to make the costumes one-by-one:
Gryffindor Scarf: You can make a Gryffindor scarf by crocheting, knitting, or felting. Note that the knit scarf pattern has thick blocks of color instead of the thin lines of the older students' Gryffindor scarf.
Gryffindor Tie: The best way to paint this is by using a fabric pen. Make two thick lines, skip an inch, and make a very thin line. Skip another inch and repeat this pattern.
The Glasses: You can find a pair of round glasses in most thrift stores. Or, you can also substitute with print-out glasses.
The Hair: Harry's dark brown hear is an easy thing to imitate" for most of the kids. If you have a lighter hair, you should try some semi-permanent hair colors if you don't mind wearing brown hair for a few months.
The Wand: This is one of the easiest parts of the costume. You just need a thin stick that can be peeled off and smoothed down with sandpaper. For a pointed end, use a small knife to whittle the end of the stick. However, you must be careful with doing this (adult supervision is advised).
The Clothes & Robe: These simple elements can be found in thrift shops. You must find a white button-down shirt and a black vest over it. Wear a pair of black slacks, and dress shoes as well.
So that's it. Now you can convincingly say Expecto Patronum"!
