Thread: scooby doo diver ghost.

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this is actually a prop i'm building for next years haunt.
that being said it will also double as a halloween costume. i started with a miniture test model.

the helmets i purchased used. (decrotive pieces)

both are sewn with leather and artist's canvas, dyed/stained in tea/coffee.

i have to pick up more leather to finish the ful size.
i'm no seamstess, so i just used things around my house for patterns.
like my snowboardiing pants. i folded them in 1/2 and traced around them (x4)
allowing extra material for sewing edge and increased size.

first time round wasn't a complee success. he turned out to be a little wimpy (after canvas shrinkage and limited sewing skills.lol)

take 2 was much more menicing.

its also a good shot to show the benifits of aging fabric with tea/coffee.
gives it that good old yellered look.


theres a 20" bicycle tube sewn into the collar
i can't wait to get started on the leather portion of the full size.
so with that, see ya. i'm off to len's mill stores.

That's really kick-ass. One of my favorite episodes - and a great idea for a prop & costume.

Thats gonna be cool. You think about using those neon green "snap" tubes to give an inner glow?

That is awesome. Love the look so far.

hey green glow sticks is a great idea.

thx for the kind words. my sewing machine finally kicked the bucket for good. soi guess thisproject is on hold till i purchase a new one.

Cap't Cutler's Ghost!!

That is soooooo cool. The hubby and I are big on Scooby Doo, so I'm really in love with this costume!

Where on earth did you find an antique diving helmet? It must have cost $$$

Hope you're doing the seaweed too.

Excellent job! It should be a hit when put to the test this season! Congrats on a job well done!!!

Uber cool! I have always wondered why we dont see more product of the classic scooby doo villains. The first 3 seasons were the best, and they had such cool villains.

Excellent workmanship! Very cool costume!

I wonder how it would look if you just had the inside of the helmet glow green with a more subdued green spotlight?