If you didn't read the the previous post, please click here to learn about how to make the bodysuit. This post will be about how I made the different accessories for the Poison Ivy from the later part of season 3 of the Harley Quinn show. This post will include how I created the leaf hair pins, the gloves, leg wraps, and boot covers. There's a lot to cover so let's get started. Hair LeavesThese were very simple to make. Like the rest of the leaves used in this project, I saved them from some fake flowers I bought for a different Ivy project. I picked some smaller ones that were about the same shape as the ones on the bodysuit. I found some mini bobby pins that I glued the leaves to. This way, I can switch them out and use the wig for other costumes too. Gloves![]() For the gloves I bought some on Amazon that were a similar color to the bodysuit since my fabric is not stretchy. I hand drew two right triangles to the length I wanted for the pointy bits. When cutting it out on fabric I put the right angle side on the fold so there was only one seam. Before sewing the side I hemmed the bottom of each triangle so it looked nice. Once the hem was done, I sewed the side together so I had a cone. I stuffed the cones with poly-fil to make the points stick out. I hand stitched the cones to the gloves using a whip stitch. There are some leaves on the gloves as well. I was running out of the shape I had been using for the rest of the costume, so I switched it up. I made sure to keep the colors consistent so it blends well with the costume. In the reference photo they look like they make a circle a few inches above the wrist, so I hand stitched them on there. Leg WrapsI had some left over twine that I thought would fit the vibe well. I measured around my upper thigh and shin to figure out how long to make each strand. It was black, so I ended up painting it brown using Liquitex basics in burnt sienna. Painting it gave it more of a vine look and it still has the flexibility I need to wrap around my leg. After the paint dried I used the same leaves that I used on the gloves for consistency. I measured out the twine in two inch increments and sewed the leaves on those points. Once I have the tights I will sew these in place. BootcoversTo start the boot covers, I start with my duct tape pattern. If you haven't made one before, you'll need to put on the shoe you plan on wearing and wrap your foot and leg in saran wrap as high as you want the boot to go. Once you have the saran wrap layer done, you'll cover it with duct tape. You might need someone's help to do this since it becomes hard to bend your knee. If you don't have someone to help you, you can sit down and elevate your leg above your knee to make it easier to wrap. Once there is a layer or two of duct tape, you'll draw your pattern and seams. I like to make a basic shape as my base, but the make the top pattern with tracing paper since duct tape is kinda expensive. To make the pointy part, I measured the length to the top of the boot to figure out how long to make the base. You don't want to make the whole thing the base of the triangle or you won't get the points in the front. After I cut the boot pattern, I cut another set of points for the top of the boot to give it some more stability. I put interfacing on this part as well.
Once everything was cut out, it was time to put it together. I sewed along the seamlines and then serged the edges together. I put a nonskid pad on the sole of the boot cover to help give traction for when I walk. You can find these in the shoe aisle at Target. I took the second set of points I cut and sewed it right sides together on the boot cover. I made sure to hem the bottom of the inside of the point and ironed it down so the points would stay right side out. And with that, the Ivy tutotiral is done. Feel free to reach out with any questions. I am more than happy to help however I can.
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