Skyrim Iron Helm - Felt

I recently learned of the nifty hats given out at PAX this year when I started following /Skyrim on Reddit. Not wanting to pay a bunch of money, I decided to make my own. It's pretty a pretty simple pattern.

With my Amazon order not arriving until sometime in the afternoon, I figured I could waste my time by putting this Instructable online.

Step 1 Buy Parts

The first thing you need to do is acquire parts and tools. All of these can be found at JoAnn's or whatever craft store is nearby.

Tools:
Sewing Machine
Scissors
Printer
Marker
Sewing Needle
Pins

Parts:
Off-White Felt (a little yellowish) x Half Yard
Dark Grey Felt x Half Yard
Off-White Thread
Dark Grey Thread
Stuffing

Feel free to mix it up. I think a tye-dyed Iron Helm would look awesome.

Comments

[jgarland13]

On the printing pattern size there are lots of options: tiny, small, medium etc. Which do I choose?

[shakabrah]

Awesome I love this, though I'm having trouble printing the pattern out. I'm not sure what size of the picture I'm supposed to use..(there's about 8 choices I think) Oh, and how much does to cost to make one of these?
Thanks!

[ThePrankMonkey]

There should only be the three linked images for the pattern. They each need to be printed to fill a standard Letter Size sheet of paper.

Assuming you already own the proper tools, the materials should only set you back about $7-$10, depending on sales at your local fabric store.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.

[imshanedulong]

My printer was out of ink (It won't print black without yellow ink =_=) so I copied the pattern into photoshop, zoomed until it was the size of a peice of paper, and traced it. I am the master of improvising.

[ThePrankMonkey]

Bravo! I like the improvisation. The improved model I have been toying with uses legal pad paper, so your trick should work on that as well,

[monsterlego]

FUS ROH DAHH!!

[gman452leroy]

very good work! i was hoping to find this so i can make my own. if you want to email me send a mesage at [e-mail].

[jrhoads]

Is there any way to tweak the design so that it looks more like the helm in the actual game/trailer?

[ThePrankMonkey]

I'm actually working on an overhaul for the project now that I have the game and can look at the helmet from different angles. I'll try to have it up within a week.

[thepelton]

Neat idea for Halloween.

[ThePrankMonkey]

I might make a stuffed Lydia to go along with this. Something to throw across the room when the in-game Lydia blocks my path or sets off traps.

[Penolopy Bulnick]

Awesome job making the mask! It turned out great!

[ThePrankMonkey]

Thank you. My brother likes the one I made him.

[Herman Xgy]

Can i just sew by hand?

[ThePrankMonkey]

Of course you can. It'll take longer, but you can achieve the same final product.

[fleask]

Love it, definitely making it for my Secret Santa this year! Just wondering how big the mask is when its finished? I cant really measure my persons head so even rough measurements would be awesome :)

[ThePrankMonkey]

My head is about 63cm (~24.5in) in circumference, the hat design with a 0.31cm (~1/8in) seam will fit very nicely on my head. Not too snug, but it stays where I put it. Depending on the fabric you purchase, how you align the pattern will allow stretching in different directions.

Now I want to make a red one with white horns and a fur trim. Good luck with your project and throw a picture up when you are done.

[mikeasaurus]

so, you're wearing this while playing the game, right?

[ThePrankMonkey]

I will as soon as it arrives. :)