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Sewing: Dumbledore
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Dumbledore

My very own Professor Dumbledore

My very own Professor Dumbledore

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
McCall's 3789 »

Instructions

I lengthened the tunic to be full-length, and modified the hat to better reflect the type worn by Richard Harris in the first 2 Harry Potter films.

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Costume

For: Men

Style: Geeky, Classic, Whimsical, Retro / Vintage, Traditional


Materials

I used drapery fabric for the robe, and brocade for the tunic. Heavy iron-on interfacing stiffens the hat. A purchased wig, beard and wand complete the look.

What was your inspiration?

The brilliant work of J.K. Rowling, of course! An invitation to a Halloween party, and a reputation for being "quite the seamstress" made me want to do something nice. .My husband edited all my ideas, and we came up with this together

What are you most proud of?

That my sweetheart was willing to go along with this!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Give yourself plenty of time, and a big budget- the robe takes lots of fabric!

Choose your costume to reflect what you want. Remember, 2 different actors portrayed our favorite headmaster, and each dressed quite differently. Mine is mostly Richard Harris, with the bow on the beard from Michael Gambon's portrayal.

 

2 comments

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FairieGodmother on craftsy.com
Nov 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The red is actually drapery fabric that I had, and the silver a brocade we chose to go with it. Thanks for your kind comments on both the costume and the dog! He is as sweet as he is cute!
specialk1st on craftsy.com
Nov 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love the silver fabric you chose. It really bring the design to life. AND... Mozart is the CUTEST little doggie! You must get compliments on him all the time. :-)