How To Decorate a Halloween Vest

To make a colorful, eye-catching Halloween vest, you only need a few simple supplies and a dash of creativity. If you mix these with the tips offered below, you will end up with a colorful vest for Halloween night.

If you are going to put designs on the vest, make a template of the design on poster board, cut them out, and then trace around them on the vest so that you leave behind an outline of where to paint. You can find stencils for some designs, but if you have something specific in mind, you will need to create your own.

One of the decorative supplies that is cheap and easy to use is fabric paint. This type of paint is available in most discount or craft stores. You can purchase a large tube or the handier version that has a tapered top so that you squeeze out a line of paint directly on the vest. One word of caution if you use the paint in a three-dimensional line - when you wash it, be sure to do it by hand as repeated runs through the washing machine can cause it to peel off. This kind of paint is better brushed on the vest directly into your stencil outline.

If you are planning on using any glitter or other three dimensional decorations, make sure that you get a glue that is specially made for fabric. This way, your items will stay on permanently and not fall off. Some items can be sewn on directly, such as a patch, and iron-on designs make this task wonderfully easy. Be sure to follow all care instructions to give your vest a long life.

To make a complete design, use your fabric paint or other decorations to make an edging all around the vest on the lapels and edges. This will make it more attractive and accentuate the design more. Your fabric or department store will have a great assortment of items to choose from, and one of the best times to buy is at the end of the season when these will go on clearance.

Making a Halloween vest can be a fun and creative holiday craft for anyone who loves to be creative and artistic. You can find the supplies easily and many of them at a very reasonable price, and if you follow the suggestions offered above, you will have a great time creating an exciting, decorative Halloween vest.