I love to make things for my kids. But when it comes to making something for my little guy… I have a hard time coming up with ideas! We have “hair pretties” and fluffy tutus coming out our ears in this family! That is why I flipped when someone suggested I come up with a cape for my son! Of course he needs a super hero cape… and why not power arm cuffs to go with it!
Here is what you will need:
- An adult size t-shirt
- Velcro
- A piece of iron-on interfacing about 8″ by 15″
- Scissors
- Sewing machine & thread (although you could do all of the necessary steps w/ a glue gun! And you know how I love my glue gun!)
- An applique for the back – you could use fabric paint, or even an easy iron-on
Here we go!
- Cut the arms off of the t-shirt. Also cut along the side seams of the shirt. Use the back half and cut it into the shape of a cape. I left the bottom seam-why sew more than you have to?!
- Cut the front of the shirt off making sure to keep the collar completely intact.
- Fold over the sides of the cape and sew as you would like.
- Cut the collar, taking out whatever portion would make the remaining the correct size for your super hero. Remember to leave a bit of overlap to secure the velcro.
- And now for the arm bands! Cut two 8″ by 8″ squares from the discarded front portion of the shirt.
- Cut two smaller squares (about 7″ by 7″) of interfacing and iron to attach.
- Fold squares so that the interfacing is on the outside. Run a seam along the fabric just outside of the interfacing.
- Turn right side out and iron flat. Next, turn the rough edges of the sides in and run a seam to finish both sides of the cuff.
- Attach velcro to cuff as shown:
- Now you can attach your applique, iron-on pattern or do some magic with fabric paint! I thought it might be fun to make an art project out of it and let the kids design their own!
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My little super hero literally buzzed with excitement! Yes, he made a happy buzzing sound as he spun circles around our deck. Then super hero duty called and he ran off to save a potato bug from his sister.
Now you can save the day with a cape for YOUR little super hero!
Oh I love this – so cute!! I wonder if it’s possible to make them in “mommy size”?! I want one! lol
Of course you should have one! It might also be fun for a bride to be or a mama at a baby shower! The little cake topper at my second baby’s shower had a cute little Super Mom on it! That would be a fun baby shower party theme. My mind is racing through who of my friends is expecting right now… 🙂
I like that even non-sewers can make this easily. I sewed one for my nephew and he played with it for a long time.
Great Idea !!! My son would love this 🙂 He loves to dive off the couch and pretend he is a superhero !!!
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