Demonic Antechamber Coat

Demonic Antechamber Coat

I used the Antechamber Coat Pattern from George & Ginger to create my husband’s cloak. To get the look he wanted, I modified the front side piece to go up to the shoulder. I made the front inset one piece and made it longer, adding a faux packet with buttons. I used ponte with a good stretch for the main and stretch faux leather for the “vest”. I also added a giant hood. We decided to not add sleeves because GUNS and it gives him some flexibility on future costumes. Oh and I just drew a line straight down for all the pieces to get the floor-length.

I searched everywhere for a cloak I could just buy. Then spent a week scouring the Internet for a pattern. Then remembered I had the Antechamber and knew the mods would be easy enough!
We found the staff at the Spirit Halloween store. It was just cheap plastic. We got-glued heavy cardstock around it, then David painted it black and I sealed it with clear spray paint. David also used black paint to make the skull and spikes more “smokey” and to darken the horns on his mask because they were really red. I patiently glued crystals to the eyes, nose and mouth. Finally, David wrapped trim around the staff to give it a more unique look. It looks so cool when it lights up!

The wig was soaked in a water/fabric softener bath for two days to reduce the shine. It also made the wig really soft! After drying it mostly by air, but a little with the hair dryer, I brushed it out. I added a little hairspray to keep it out of David’s face when He wore it. I then stitched it to the top of the mask, which made both the wig and mask more secure on David’s head.

Pattern: Antechamber Coat from George & Ginger
Black Ponte Fabric and Faux Fur: Joann

Here is how we did Halloween 2021 for the Trick-Or-Treaters! You can see a daylight video in my Malice Dress post.