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Peter Pan Costume

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Yesterday, I shared with you the Tinker Bell Costume.

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Here’s the other half of that magic…!

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I can’t even believe how big my little guy is getting…..and to see him as Peter Pan, just about dropped me to the floor.  Oooooh, I just wanted to nibble those chubby cheeks and raspberry that round little belly…….and keep him nice and young. Yum.
(Do you think he’ll still be letting me munch on him in 5 years?)

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Here’s how:
 
 
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Start by folding some fleece in half. I used a piece that was 25 inches wide and 16 inches tall while folded in half (so 32 total inches tall). Then I found the center of the top (along the fold) and cut a ‘V’ down the front and just a little scoop along the back.
 
 
 
That ‘V’ is about 4 inches wide and 3 inches tall.

Then cut a straight line up the back.

 

And attach velcro:

Then turn it back over to the front and cut out some sort of shape to the shirt, creating some sleeves…..but still leaving a good amount to the width, so that you’ll have some shirt to cinch up in the belt at the end.

Turn it inside out, sew up the sides along the new curves, and then turn it right side out again. Now, make diagonal cuts all along the bottom and sleeves.

That’s it. Nice and easy.

Now onto the belt. I used the tutorial here and made it out of felt about 1 3/4 inches wide. I just cut strips out of the those rectangle pieces of felt and sewed them together. I actually made the belt 2 layers thick…..and just sewed down the middle and sides to keep the 2 layers together.

Now time to make the knife for Peter’s belt. I cut out some shapes in felt to construct the knife. And each shape is 3 layers thick, except for the center one….it’s just 2 layers thick.

Then I stitched the blade layers in place and added some detail…..and did the same with the handle. Trim if necessary.

Sew the blade and the handle together.

Then lay the last section under and over where the blade and handle meet. Sew all the way around it, securing the knife together as one piece. Then I sewed a little loop onto the back of the handle, so that it could slide onto the belt.

Then I made some pants using the the tutorial here. However, I made the legs a lot more narrow, so that it would look more like leggings.

Okay, onto the hat. This may seem a bit confusing….because all I have are shapes to give you. But I cut out a triangular shape with the top of the triangle more towards the back………. and the bottom of the triangle a bit curved. Then I cut a bottom brim section like I did below. I cut two of the triangle section ant two of the brim section……they are stacked right on top of each other.

Then I sewed all along the larger triangles, leaving the bottom edges open. And I sewed along the left edges of the 2 brim pieces. (Click to enlarge.)

Then I turned the hat right side out while leaving the brim inside out and lined up the back seams. Place the brim edge underneath the hat edge and overlap about a 1/2 inch. pin all the way around the hat on both sides.

Then sew into place.

Then fold up the brim.

Then I tacked the back of the brim into place on the back. Just to keep it from unfolding.

Then I attached some elastic to keep the hat in place while on Peter Pan’s head!

And then added a feather.

Now your whole ensemble is ready.

Now he’s ready to battle Hook.

Go get ’em buddy.

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  1. Oh Ash! Where were you two Halloweens ago when I made my two youngest Peter Pan & Tinker Bell? Not that mine didn't turn out good- just not this AMAZING! you are awesome!

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  3. Hello!
    I really like your how to. I was wondering if I could translate it in French and add it to my list of how to as explained in my french post (https://www.petitcitron.com/index.php/form_howto.html)
    Of course, your website would be quoted and there would be a link!
    Thank you,
    Perrine

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  4. Hey Ashley, Have I told you how spectacular you are? I've been wanting to make a Peter Pan costume for my boys, but not sure where you even begin…look at you! I'm sooo excited to do this! Thanks!

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  6. This is so cute. I am actually going to use this for my husband. My daughter is going to be Tinkerbell and I am going to be Wendy so naturally we need a Peter. Thank you so much for sharing!

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  8. This is so great! MY husband and I are going as Peter Pan and Tinker Bell to an adult Halloween party and I've been wondering how I'd make the hat.

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  12. Hmmm, might be doing Tinkerbell and Peter Pan next year for the kiddies. Thanks for sharing both ideas, they are both so super cute!

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  13. Oh that turned out so CUTE! He will probably let you munch kisses on him in 5 years, but I bet he wont you let you make him wear green pants then. Your duet with the pixie yesterday really is fun!

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  17. I didn't find your blog soon enough! I'm in the middle of a VERY involved Tinkerbell costume for my 3 year old. I'm tempted to ditch the stuff I got for my 18-month old's Peter Pan costume and make yours because it's so much cuter & so easy! :) I for sure will make the sword, hat, and belt that you showed. Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Darling boy, cute costume, and as I'm currently tearing my hair out trying to make a Yoda headpiece for my little guy, I'm very impressed that you didn't use patterns! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Really CUte! I wish I could sew! You should post a pic of them together as tink and peter! They are just too cute! I am way impressed that you made the WHOLE costume! For both of them, down to the spear and wings! Way to go!

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  24. I am so glad I saw this! I just finished making a Tinkerbell costume for my daughter (from a pattern – didn't see your tutorial in time, darn it!). I was just about to cut out the pattern for my son's Peter Pan costume. I am going to do this one, instead though. It is so much cute, and MUCH easier!

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  25. My son is Pan too. I have everything except the hat figured out. Thanks. Oh, also my little one will be tink. Thanks for the tips.

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  33. This is adorable! He looks so cute. Great job. I'm going to try and remember these in the future(we need a little boy first).

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  36. That is about the cutest thing I've ever seen. Peter Pan is my most favorite Disney character ever. You did a fabulous job.

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  40. so stinking cute! i'm tempted to call my friend (who has a son) and make him be peter & my daughter be tinkerbell!

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  42. The best thing about these is that they seem like they were pretty cheap- especially if you are using coupons! I {heart} cheap. Any suggestions for a 5-month-old girl costume??? I'm stumped. And I have 10 days.

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  44. So fun!! They are getting so big, but they are going to be a pretty cute combo for Halloween!! You are awesome Ashley!! Love all your fun ideas!!

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  45. The outfit is awesome…however, the little guy in it makes the whole thing perfect! Great job!
    …Summer

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  47. ADORABLE! Tink was too cute, but htis one has me wanting another baby. :) My "baby" is 6 & can only wear "cool/tough" costumes. Greatjob!

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  48. That costume makes me wish so badly I had a little guy to make one for. But alas I have 3 girls that would die for the tinkerbell. Thanks for the great tutorials.

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