Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this “tiger hood” thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a journey. I’m not gonna lie, I went in totally blind.
Getting Started
First, I had to, you know, actually find some reference material. I spent maybe a good hour just searching the internet, and honestly, I was drawing a blank at first.
Then I realized the best reference were to actual tigers. So I looked at loads of picture, videos, and so on.
Building the Base
I grabbed some fabric I had lying around – a nice, sturdy orange that looked close enough. Then came the cutting. I’m not the best at sewing, so this was a bit of trial and error. I started with a basic hood shape, figuring I could always trim it down later. Better too big than too small, right?
- Cut the fabric: Two big pieces for the sides of the hood, making sure they were mirror images.
- Sew the main seam: I pinned the two pieces together, wrong sides facing out, and ran them through my old sewing machine. It’s a bit clunky, but it gets the job done.
Adding the Details
This is where things got interesting, and I have to admit, a little frustrating at times. Adding the black stripes took WAY longer than I anticipated.
- Cut the stripes:I did free hand, cutting out, black fabric scraps.
- Position and pin: I spent a good chunk of time just arranging the stripes on the hood, pinning them in place, stepping back to look, and adjusting them.
- Sewing the stripes: This was the slow part. Each stripe had to be carefully sewn on. Let’s just say my fingers got a workout!
The Finishing Touches
Once the stripes were on, I created some ear shapes from the reaming orange fabric and put some black on the tips, and sewed them to the top of the hood.
Finally, I added a simple drawstring to the bottom of the hood so it could be tightened around the neck.
The Final Result
It’s not perfect, I won’t pretend it is. There are definitely some wonky seams, and the stripes aren’t exactly symmetrical. But you know what? It’s my tiger hood. And I made * works, and at the end of the day it was good fun and a good learning project.
