Create clothing for solid-color action figures.
Many action figures wear plastic clothing molded or partially molded to their bodies, although fabric clothing is also used. While some action figures seem covered in endless layers of armor and clothing that are hard to reproduce, it is still possible to create action figure clothing using basic cut-and-sew methods. Make small tunics for desert scenes with action figures as well as capes for outfitting both hero and villain action figures.
Instructions
Tunic
1. Measure your action figure's dimensions to avoid making clothes that are too big or too small. But it is still a good idea to create clothes that are at least 1/8-1/4 inch bigger all the way around to avoid skintight clothing.
2. Trace a tunic shape on paper based on the measurements you took. Tunics generally look like sleeveless V-neck shirts that form a bell shape toward the bottom of the fabric. Cut the tracing out and use a pencil to trace it onto thin, tan-colored fabric. Make two tracings out of the material, for the front and back. Cut the fabric out of the tracings.
3. Lay the pieces of fabric on top of one another with the outside of both fabrics facing in. Sew around the perimeter of the fabrics using whatever technique works best for you. Turn the fabric back out to complete the tunic.
Cape
4. Measure the dimensions of your action figure. Use those measurements to draw a paper outline of a cape. Think of drawing a cape outline as if you are drawing a rounded-edge triangle with a flat rather than pointed head. Cut the outline out of the paper.
5. Trace the outline onto a piece of black velvet or other fabric with a pencil. Cut the fabric out of the tracing with your scissors.
6. Sew a piece of gold or silver craft ribbon to the top of the cape. Use a piece of ribbon that is about 1/8 inch in diameter, although adjustments can be made based on the size of the figure you are outfitting.
7. Use the cape on any "villain" or action figure it fits.
