DIY Lara Croft Wetsuit Costume

BY admin on October 11, 2015

lara-croft-wetsuit-diy-tutorial-featuredThe art of cosplay can be a tricky one, as most fans definitely want to create something unique and a costume that will do their beloved character justice. Sara, the creator of a fan based website called Lara Croft Cosplay, created her own do it yourself Lara Croft costume from Tomb Raider. We would like to add on to this simple tutorial by encouraging you to create your own wetsuit as an alternative to purchasing one. The perks? Having your own customized creation makes you feel proud to wear something handmade, plus it will be tailored to fit your physique.

Use our custom bodysuit pattern or find a pattern that you like and create a bodysuit for your shape. Next, gather your supplies:

Now that you’ve got your supplies, let’s get started:

  1. Follow the instructions with your pattern to make the bodysuit.
  2. Layout your bodysuit and place the ribbon on top of it to confirm the lengths you’ll need.
  3. For the collar you can either stitch it on or simply hot glue the ribbon onto the collar. Sara notes that this reinforces the collar so it stands up straight.
  4. Stitch the remaining ribbons onto the suit.
  5. Spray pant your guns black and grey for a realistic look.

Stand out this Halloween with a bold Lara Croft costume. Add simple accessories, like gun holsters and faux weapons to add intrigue. Slick back your hair into a high ponytail, or look for a dark colored wig to complete your look. You’ll look as daring and fierce as Ms. Croft herself.

Save yourself the hassle of waiting in line at the fabric store, just buy online. We’ve got plenty of vinyl fabric options here at MJTrends, including a sleek 4-way stretch Black Vinyl Fabric which would work perfectly for this ensemble. Enjoy the Halloween holiday in style with this ultra chic Tomb Raider outfit.

Written by Jade Nicolette

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