Introduction: Professor McGonagall Costume

I made a professor McGonagall costume from scratch!

Supplies

  1. 7 Yards of Green Crushed Corduroy Velvet
  2. 6 Yards Black Jacquard Rose Taffeta
  3. 22 Inch Black Invisible Zipper
  4. 2 Gryffindor Buttons
  5. Gold Chain
  6. Sewing Machine
  7. Cutting Table
  8. Cutting Scissors
  9. 2 Colored Threads (Forrest Green and Black)
  10. Homemade Pattern

Step 1: Create Pattern Based Off Picture

I decided to make a cross between McGonagall in Sorcerers Stone and Goblet of Fire.

Step 2: Cut All the Fabric

Cut out all the Fabric making sure the Fabric connects properly at the seams.

Step 3: Sew Together

Sewing is like putting together a puzzle! Once everything is cut you pin and sew.

Step 4: Make Adjustments

Once everything is sewn, I put the costume on my dress form(hereafter known as Rowena). On Rowena, I pin in the places it needs adjustment and prep the hem. I sew the adjustments and put them back on Rowena to ensure they would fit well. Finally, I decided to add the Gryffindor touch with the buttons on the front and the chain to hold it closed.

Step 5: Add the Final Touches!

I finished off the costume by adding the witches hat, glasses and wand!