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Home Sewing Patterns Quick Kids’ Pirate Costume Sewing Pattern

Quick Kids’ Pirate Costume Sewing Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner

Material

Cotton

Designer

Louise Nichols

Techniques

Applique

Pattern Guide

Download

Difficulty

Beginner

Material

Cotton

Designer

Louise Nichols

Techniques

Applique

Pattern Guide

Download

About this pattern

Make Louise Nichol's simple pirate costume on a budget and in just one evening – perfect for World Book Day!

All parents have experienced that sinking feeling when their children warn them of a fancy dress event the night before it’s taking place. To make such moments less traumatic, we've designed a speedy pirate outfit that can be completed in mere hours with supplies you likely already have about the house. Using easy shapes and techniques, our themed trousers, waistcoat and T-shirt are achievable for both novices and experienced stitchers alike.

Essentials

Fabric: striped, black (see step 1 for amounts)
Felt, black
Yarn, crochet, size 20
Elastic, 25mm
Fabric pen
Interfacing, lightweight
T-shirt, white
Fusible webbing

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Top sewing tip

Create an eye patch by cutting two circles of black fabric and stitching them together with interfacing and the ends of a length of elastic sandwiched in between.

Meet the designer

Louise Nichols is a talented sewing designer known for her intricate textile art and hand-printed fabrics. Based in the UK, she combines embroidery, block printing, and stitching to create unique, nature-inspired designs. Louise shares h