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DIY No-Sew Elsa Hoodie
DIY No-Sew Elsa Hoodie
"The cold won't bother anyone wearing this no-sew Elsa hoodie. Bring the ice queen and magic of Disney's Frozen to life with this adorable DIY project that transforms a regular zip-up hoodie into the signature dress worn by Elsa in the first movie.
A character hoodie is a great way to take part in some costumed fun without the challenges of wearing an actual costume around. Recreate this DIY No-Sew Elsa hoodie just in time for this year's premiere of Frozen 2!"
Project TypeMake a Project
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Sewn byHand
Materials List
- Light blue zip-up hoodie
- Felt fabric – yellow, blue, white
- Iron-on vinyl – silver
- Xacto knife or cutting machine
- Heat n’ bond
- Iron
- Air erase pen or chalk
- Elsa Hoodie Template (PDF)
Instructions
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Trace out the white pattern in felt for the front. Adhere to hoodie.
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Create the double-curved design with the blue felt. Adhere to hoodie. These will cover the pocket holes but you can cut slits to allow access.
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Use the template to create the components of the braid. Cut it out of yellow felt.
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Cover the hood with yellow felt. Adhere it to the hoodie. Put the braid together.
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Attach the brain to the shoulder of the hoodie.
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Cut out details on the vinyl.
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Adhere the snowflakes and stars to the blue part of the dress.
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Adhere the crown to the hood.
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Make any additional adjustments and you're all done!
