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Cyclops: a DIY Halloween costume made from clothes you already own, worn by Arlo, AI-generated model

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Cyclops

A DIY Cyclops costume is a dark blue top and trousers with yellow trim and a red ruby-quartz-look visor. It uses ordinary clothes and a few felt bits. It costs about $15 and takes about an hour, with no sewing.

TIME
60 min
COST
about $15
SKILL
Easy

What you need

  • A navy or dark blue long-sleeve top and trousers
  • Yellow felt or yellow tape
  • A yellow belt or belt covered in yellow tape
  • Red cellophane or red plastic sheet
  • Black card for the visor frame
  • Dark blue gloves and boots
  • Elastic or a headband
  • Double-sided tape

How to make it

  1. 1

    Cut a 15 cm wide strip of black card in a visor shape with a wide slit and bend it to curve around your eyes.

  2. 2

    Tape red cellophane behind the slit.

  3. 3

    Staple the visor to a headband or add elastic so it sits level across your eyes.

  4. 4

    Cut yellow felt into stripes and tape them down the sides of the top and trousers, with yellow trim at the shoulders.

  5. 5

    Tape yellow felt trim around the shoulders and collar of the top.

  6. 6

    Add a thick yellow belt.

  7. 7

    Wear the dark blue gloves and boots.

  8. 8

    Finish with a stern hero stance.

Make it better

  • Make the visor snug so it does not slide when you turn your head.
  • Check you can see out of the red sheet before leaving the house.
  • Pair it with a friend for an X-Men team.

Questions

How do I make a Cyclops costume from clothes I already own?

Wear a navy top and trousers, add yellow tape stripes, and make a red-tinted visor from card and cellophane.

What colours do I need?

Navy or dark blue for the suit, gloves and boots, yellow for the trim and belt, and red for the visor.

Is this an official Cyclops costume?

No. It is a homemade, unofficial costume made from clothes and card. We are not affiliated with the makers of the character.

Is this easy fancy dress for a party?

Yes. It is one of the quickest superhero builds.

Unofficial. Cyclops and the X-Men names belong to their respective owners, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by them. The names are used only to describe this homemade parody costume.

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