Easy No Sew Oogie Boogie Costume Tutorial

Easy No Sew Oogie Boogie Costume Tutorial

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Materials and Tools Needed
3. Preparing the Mask
4. Creating the Face Structure
5. Adding Eye Sockets and Mouth
6. Attaching the Headband
7. Creating the Fabric Overlay
8. Making the Cone Shape
9. Assembling the Mask
10. Creating the Body
11. Adding Stuffing Pockets
12. Finalizing the Body
13. Adding Stitch Details
14. Attaching Velcro for Easy Access
15. Painting Extra Details
16. Conclusion

Introduction

Halloween is an exciting time of year, filled with creativity and costume-making. If you're a fan of Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas," you'll love this Boogie Boogie costume tutorial. In this article, we will guide you step by step on how to create your own Boogie Boogie costume, complete with all the intricate details and accessories. Get ready to impress your friends with this amazing DIY costume!

Materials and Tools Needed

To create your own Boogie Boogie costume, you will need the following materials and tools:

• Round mask (from the dollar store or any mask with a large surface area)
• Cardboard
• Hot glue gun
• Crayola model magic clay
• Black tulle
• Black felt
• Brown felt
• Elastic headband
• Brown jute or burlap fabric
• Scissors
• Sharpie
• Needle and thread
• Stuffing
• Velcro
• Brown paint (optional)

Preparing the Mask

Start by taking the round mask and attaching a piece of cardboard to the bottom. Cut small slits into the cardboard to create more room for your mouth. This will serve as the base for your mask.

Creating the Face Structure

Using Crayola model magic clay, mold the face structure on top of the mask. Focus on making the nose area flat and ensuring that the eye sockets and mouth protrude. Let the clay dry completely before proceeding.

Adding Eye Sockets and Mouth

Layer black tulle on the inside of the mask to create the eye sockets. Use enough layers to make the eye sockets appear black but still allow visibility. Repeat the same process for the mouth, using black felt instead of tulle.

Attaching the Headband

Add a piece of brown felt to cover the top of your head and glue another piece on the bottom side. Attach an elastic headband by hot gluing it between the two felt pieces. This will secure the mask on your head.

Creating the Fabric Overlay

Cut a rectangle piece of brown jute or burlap fabric in the desired length and width for Boogie Boogie's head. Layer it over the mask, lightly draw lines for the mouth and face, and cut them out. Use hot glue to mold and press the fabric onto the mask, ensuring a secure fit. Use a tool to press the fabric into the hot glue for better adherence.

Making the Cone Shape

Cut the rectangle piece of fabric into a cone shape and create a backside for it. Hot glue the two pieces together, inside out, resembling a floppy wizard hat. Make a couple of stitches in the back of the cone part to allow it to fold nicely.

Assembling the Mask

Glue all the seams of the mask together, making sure to leave open the arm and leg holes, as well as the shoulders and neck for easy access. Attach Boogie Boogie's arms in the arm holes and tie a string around your calves to hold up the booties.

Creating the Body

Trace your body shape on fabric, or if necessary, make separate limbs. Cut out the pieces for the torso, arms, and feet, ensuring you have a front and back for each.

Adding Stuffing Pockets

To give Boogie Boogie a fuller figure, create stuffing pockets inside the lower belly area. Cut out pieces of brown felt, glue the edges down, and fill the layers with stuffing. Leave the opening unglued to allow for easy removal of the stuffing when needed.

Finalizing the Body

Once the stuffing pockets are in place, hot glue all the seams of the body together. Turn the pieces right side out, ensuring neat seams. Keep the arm and leg holes, as well as the shoulders and neck, open for easy access.

Adding Stitch Details

To achieve Boogie Boogie's unique look, use jute cord or thick string to create stitches along the side seams of the body, arms, legs, and head. Randomly place straight or crooked stitches, adding a touch of authenticity to the costume.

Attaching Velcro for Easy Access

Add velcro at the shoulders for easy stepping in and out of the costume. Attach one piece of velcro on top and fold it over to the other side of the shoulder. Secure the velcro with stitches that match the overall stitch design.

Painting Extra Details

For added detail, use brown paint slightly darker than the fabric to paint wrinkles on Boogie Boogie's face and belly. This will enhance the overall look of the costume and make it truly stand out.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully created your own Boogie Boogie costume. Now, it's time to rock this unique and impressive costume at your next Halloween party or cosplay event. Enjoy the process and have a spooktacular time embodying one of the most iconic characters from "The Nightmare Before Christmas"!