Hey everybody, it’s Amy
from CraftyMcFangirl.com
Thanks for joining me.
Today is part three of the Vanellope von Schweets
cosplay project.
We are going to learn how to make her leggings.
All of the materials for this project
are linked in the description below the video
both on YouTube and at CraftyMcFangirl.com
You will need a pair of white leggings.
I recommend stretchy cotton lycra leggings.
Unfortunately I didn’t get the pair I ordered
in time for the Halloween Party,
So, I ended up using a pair of off-white jean
leggings for this video.
aqua paint
pink paint
liquid fabric medium
painter’s tape and paint brushes
The first step is to put your leggings on
and use painter’s tape to tape off the stripes.
There are horizontal stripes on the left leg
and diagonal stripes on the right.
Spend some time to get the spacing even,
and make sure the correct amount of the pattern
will be shown
above your boots and below your skirt.
Next it’s time to prepare for painting.
Use large pieces of cardboard to stretch your leggings out
for a smooth painting experience.
If you have wrinkles when you paint, the stripes
they will not look neat when you are wearing your finished product.
The cardboard will also prevent bleed through of your paint
to the other side of the leg.
Then take a pen and transfer your paint lines to the leggings.
I used an aqua colored fabric paint pen.
You can use any pen or pencil you have on hand.
Prepare your paint.
Mix equal parts aqua paint and liquid fabric medium
and stir until it is completely mixed.
And then it’s time to paint…
and paint…
and paint.
Use a hair dryer or heat gun to quickly dry
each side of each leg as you work.
Once the horizontal stripes are done it is
time to work on the other leg,
which features diagonal stripes.
Repeat the process from the last leg.
Insert a cardboard backing.
Trace your tape lines.
Mix your paint and fabric medium.
And paint, paint, paint.
Once the aqua portions are complete,
mix some fabric medium and pink paint
to add the pink pin stripe details to the
left leg.
The final step is to set your paint with heat.
You can iron your leggings or throw them into
a hot dryer.
This will make the paint permanent
and it will last though the washing machine.
And your leggings are done,
ready to wear with your sweatshirt and skirt.
Thanks for joining me today
and have fun with your Vanellope cosplay.
