I was finally able to create something myself. It's definitely been a while, but it's substantial, so that counts for something, right? In any case, I took some inspiration when I saw photos from a Bobby Abley runway show. His Disney motifs definitely caught my eye, and my favorite part were the hats. They were made in collaboration with Piers Atkinson, a pretty rad milliner. I had just seen Maleficent only a few weeks ago, too, so my enthusiasm was still pretty fresh. (Can we just talk about Angelina Jolie's amazing performance? Ugh. So good.)
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| Bobby Abley 2014 x Piers Atkinson // Maleficent (2014) |
1// A black cap. Pleather or Leather (You'll want something fairly stiff to hold an upright shape). Stuffing. Needles. Thread. OPTIONAL: Hot Glue (Which I did end up using.)
2// Using cardstock as a template, trace and cut 2 sets of horns out of your material of choice. Because there is a difference between the inside and outside, make sure you have the right sides cut out in the right shapes. The white side of the horn in the picture is the inside. I used an interfacing, but it was really weak, and isn't necessary at all.
3// Sew inside out, leaving the base open. I used a basic whip stitch. I doubt it matters as long as its secure! Turn it right-side out, and stuff. Use a pen or something to really shove the stuffing into the corners. It helps if you use little pieces rather than large clumps. Repeat for the second!
4// I'm sure there's a more accurate way, but for the next part, gauge how large the base is now that it's stuffed. Cut out a circle from your material a smidge larger than the base of the horns. It's better having it a little bigger than too small.
5// Sew the circle to the base. I used a blanket stitch. It'll probably look gross as hell, but don't fret my pet.
6// This is my favorite part. Using a long piece of thread, secure one end to the base of the horn. Now, spiral around the horn all the way up to the tip, shaping it as you go to make sure it's smooth. This is a make it or break it detail, folks. Doesn't it look like a totally rad croissant?
6// This is my favorite part. Using a long piece of thread, secure one end to the base of the horn. Now, spiral around the horn all the way up to the tip, shaping it as you go to make sure it's smooth. This is a make it or break it detail, folks. Doesn't it look like a totally rad croissant?
7// This is where I got lazy and used hot glue. Hot glue or sew the horns to the cap! Make sure to put them higher up than you would usually to make them look like Maleficent's. Otherwise, it'll look like a bull's horns or something. I hate how stringy and messy the glue gets.
8// Now to cover up that hot mess express, cut out 2 strips shaped like circles. Make them a little larger than the circles you used for the base. It's important that it's not a straight cut, otherwise it would pucker and pleat in the next step.
9// Lay the circular strips around the seam where the base of the horns meet the hat. Make sure it can go all the way around. Hot glue or sew into place.
10// Done!
