The Mad Hatter is an incredibly compelling character and his attire is one of the reasons.It's easy to make a costume on your own if you're planning on dressing up as the Mad Hatter.The Mad Hatter's clothes are just formal wear.
Step 1: You need to gather your supplies.
You will need construction paper, a large foam block, some funky fabric, sewing tools, scissors, and glue.Funky fabric should have an interesting design.There are some good options here.You can cover your hat with two square feet of fabric.Try to find a piece of fabric with pinstripes or strange colors.This would match the look of the Mad Hatter.You can cut up an old shirt at a thrift store.
Step 2: Take a measurement of your head.
In order to make a hat that will fit you, you need to know this.Measure your head with a cloth tape measure.Someone may be able to help you.
Step 3: Cut out a piece of paper.
The width and height of the paper should be the same.To make a large cylinder, tape the two ends of a piece of paper together.If one piece isn't large enough to cover your whole head, you can use multiple pieces of paper.
Step 4: You can draw a circle in your foam block.
There is a center of a circle and an outer edge.Try to draw the best circle you can, it doesn't have to be exact.Use a utility knife or scissors to cut it out.It shouldn't be more than a couple of inches thick.
Step 5: The cylinder needs to be Glued to the foam circle.
The foam circle should be larger than the paper cylinder to give the hat a Mad Hatter look.The cylinder should be in the middle of the foam circle.The top of the hat will be formed by a foam circle.Cut off excess foam.
Step 6: Place your fabric over the cylinder and foam circle.
The fabric should be cut into smaller pieces.Try to stretch the fabric tight to the hat and then fold it inside the cylinder to give it a more realistic look.Put the fabric in place.It's important to cover the white on the paper and foam.If you want to add more depth to the hat, attach some lace to it.
Step 7: If you want your wire to form a circle, tape it together securely.
The diameter of your wire circle should be two to three inches larger than your cylinder's.Use your cylinder as an outline to cut another large piece of fabric.Wrap the cloth around the wire circle by cutting it three inches wider.
Step 8: There is fabric at the bottom of the cylinder.
Glue the fabric so that the majority of the cloth is in a circle.
Step 9: You should sew the excess cloth around your wire circle.
pins can be used to connect the wire circle to the paper cylinder, but it will be less steady.The best option is sewing.You'll have finished the brim of your hat when the wire is connected to the cylinder.
Step 10: There are old green and purple pants for sale.
If you can, buy pinstripes.They should look old and strange if you choose a different color.The Mad Hatter's clothes were old and interesting, that is part of the appeal.Your clothes look better if they are out of date.Don't buy anything that is not willing to be damaged.
Step 11: You should make your pinstripes.
If you can't find a pair of pants with pinstripes, use painter's tape to make your own.Remove the long pieces of tape that run down the length of the pants or jacket.For a one night event, this isn't a permanent solution.
Step 12: You can spray fabric spray paint.
You can use a green spray-paint if you bought purple pants and jacket.It's best to stick to dark colors.Black and white are not the best choice for this costume.You want the spray paint to look weird.You can buy fabric spray paint at your local crafts store.The fabric spray paint can be used to color the jacket and pants.This will make you think that your clothing is not sure what color it is.You can add spray paint to your costume.
Step 13: You can buy colored thread.
You can buy these at a craft store.Try to buy different colors.It will make the belt look cooler.Take the labels off.Don't make it look like you bought it from a grocery store, it's not the case.
Step 14: You can thread a piece of yarn.
Run a piece of yarn through the holes in the top and bottom of each spool.If you enter through the bottom of the first one, you can enter the next one.
Step 15: An old leather belt can be cut in half.
You can find old belts at thrift stores.You should make four holes in a square next to where you cut the belt.There are eight holes in total.A hole puncher or utility knife can be used.Be careful.
Step 16: The yarn should be Threaded through the holes in the belt.
You can thread one end through some of the holes and the other through others.If you run the thread through all four of the holes, you will end up with a 'X' pattern.Tie the thread off and then cut it off.You're ready to wear it if the spools are secured to the belt.
Step 17: You should add accessories to your hat.
Add a ribbon and feathers to your top hat or buttons.Anything you can do to balance on that hat is fair game.
Step 18: Use makeup.
Red lipstick can be used in a messy way to make the costume funnier.You can get white face make up from a costume store.Use blue, green, or purple mascara too.
Step 19: Buying old gloves is a good idea.
Thin riding or driving gloves are a good option, but remember the stranger.
Step 20: Get yourself a cane.
There is a wooden cane in the Mad Hatter costume.You can buy a plastic cane online or find one in a costume store, but you can also find a wooden one at a thrift store.
Step 21: An extra piece of construction paper is used to draw the numbers.
Try to write in an old style.It's a good idea to burn the edges.Glue this last accessory to your hat.