Halloween 2009: The Comedian

Step 5 The Comedian: Suspenders

Material used:
-paper for template
-denim-like fabric
-black fabric dye
-1" webbing strap
-D-ring x 2
-plastic adjustable thingy x 2
-smiley pin

Directions:
1- A paper template was drawn and traced four times on the fabric.  Four rectangles of fabric were also measured to hold the strap against the suspender pads.

2- The pieces were sewn together to create the suspender pads and dyed black.  Once dry, short lengths of straps were cut and glued on each pad to secure the D-rings to them.
DAISNAID:  It is recommended to sew the lengths of strap to two rectangles before sewing them onto the pads.  I just forgot to do it so I managed with glue.

3- The rest is pretty straight-forward.  A length of strap is weaved through each suspender pad.  The back end is sewn to create a loop through which a belt will pass.  The front end is sewn to a plastic thingy in such a way to allow the front loop to be adjusted.  A "cross-strap" looped at both ends is secured with velcro a short distance from the suspender pads.  These will prevent the suspenders from sliding over the shoulder and falling off once the shoulder pads are attached.

4- Finish off by adding the smiley pin to the left D-ring.