{"id":60034,"date":"2019-07-17T18:02:06","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T08:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=60034"},"modified":"2019-07-17T20:24:44","modified_gmt":"2019-07-17T10:24:44","slug":"diy-bellatrix-lestrange-costume-emmas-bellatrix-cosplay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-bellatrix-lestrange-costume-emmas-bellatrix-cosplay\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Bellatrix Lestrange Costume &#8211; Emma&#8217;s Bellatrix Cosplay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m so excited to finally share the photos of Emma&#8217;s Bellatrix Lestrange Costume that I made for her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/mypoppetblogs\/photos\/?tab=album&amp;album_id=10157497295338117\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">Oz Comic-Con Cosplay<\/a> this year.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60087\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60087\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-60087 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bellatrix-costume-title.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Bellatrix Lestrange Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bellatrix-costume-title.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bellatrix-costume-title-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bellatrix-costume-title-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bellatrix-costume-title-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bellatrix-costume-title-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60087\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This post contains affiliate links<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Emma has always enjoyed exploring the &#8216;dark side&#8217; of all the fandoms she&#8217;s been interested in, and after cosplaying as <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-hogwarts-robes-ginny-weasley-cosplay\/\">Ginny Weasely<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/luna-lovegood-costume-cosplay\/\">Luna Lovegood<\/a>, her favourite pure-hearted female characters from the Harry Potter universe, it was inevitable that her interest turned to a big bad villain.<\/p>\n<p>As Harry Potter villains go, Bellatrix Lestrange is one of the worst, second only to Dolores Umbridge in my opinion.<\/p>\n<div id=\"vqbdyfmxdwsre19pq5eb\" data-volume=\"46\" data-ratio=\"16:9\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/video.mediavine.com\/videos\/vqbdyfmxdwsre19pq5eb.js\" async=\"\" data-noptimize=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>I wrote an article a while back about <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/living\/why-girls-need-female-super-heroes-and-super-villains-as-role-models\/\">why girls need female superheros AND super villains as role models<\/a>, which resonates more and more the older Emma gets.<\/p>\n<p>I think this quote from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com.au\/entry\/bellatrix-lestrange_n_5943d664e4b06bb7d2727502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this article from the Huffpost<\/a> did an interesting job off summing up her appeal:<br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Yes, she is a psychopathic Death Eater who worships the Dark Lord and reaps pleasure from the suffering of innocents. But Lestrange also embodies a combination of power, liberation and an unabashed lust for life (and death) I found enticing. Even while using the Cruciatus Curse to scramble the brains of noble wizards beyond salvation, she\u2019s always having the most fun in the room.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60090\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60090\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60090\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BellatrixLestrange_WB_F6_BellatrixLestrangeFullbody_Promo_080615_Port.jpg\" alt=\"Bellatrix Lestrange played by Helena Bonham Carter\" width=\"690\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BellatrixLestrange_WB_F6_BellatrixLestrangeFullbody_Promo_080615_Port.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BellatrixLestrange_WB_F6_BellatrixLestrangeFullbody_Promo_080615_Port-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BellatrixLestrange_WB_F6_BellatrixLestrangeFullbody_Promo_080615_Port-600x501.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BellatrixLestrange_WB_F6_BellatrixLestrangeFullbody_Promo_080615_Port-330x275.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BellatrixLestrange_WB_F6_BellatrixLestrangeFullbody_Promo_080615_Port-551x460.jpg 551w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60090\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bellatrix Lestrange played by Helena Bonham Carter in the Harry Potter movie series. Image credit \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pottermore.com\/explore-the-story\/bellatrix-lestrange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pottermore<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>\u201cShe can be scary, definitely kids are scared of her,\u201d Bonham Carter said when describing the character. \u201cBut also has a part of her that they wouldn\u2019t mind being her, in the sense that she\u2019s really naughty, she gets away with everything &#8230; She\u2019s very liberated. It was really fun to play her because she is just completely abandoned. I just let go, really.\u201d<\/em> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com.au\/entry\/bellatrix-lestrange_n_5943d664e4b06bb7d2727502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">source<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Bellatrix Lestrange Cosplay<\/h2>\n<p>We started planning for this Bellatrix costume quite early on in the year, mainly because I was hoping to thrift all the components of the costume. It took many trips to our local op-shops (thrift stores) to find all the items we needed, including the wig, but in the end our persistence paid off and the whole costume came together purely from pre-loved garments and supplies from my craft stash.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in the Bellatrix Lestrange Costume DIY process, scroll down for explanations on how I re-styled an old lace and velvet dress, dyed and styled a wig and made our own Bellatrix Lestrange Wand.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s become our little tradition to have a fun cosplay photoshoot the day before Comic-Con, and just like last year when Emma <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/luna-lovegood-costume-cosplay\/\">cosplayed as Luna Lovegood<\/a>, we returned to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ripponleaestate.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rippon Lea Estate<\/a> to take our photos. The location is quite diverse and we managed to find a few dark little corners that suited Bellatrix&#8217;s dark personality!<\/p>\n<p>The Bellatrix cosplay photos turned out so great, it was hard to choose just these few.<\/p>\n<p>I present Emma as Bellatrix Lestrange! Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60039\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_5.jpg\" alt=\"Bellatrix Lestrange Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_5.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_5-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_5-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_5-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60038\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_4.jpg\" alt=\"Bellatrix Lestrange Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_4.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_4-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_4-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_4-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60042\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_8.jpg\" alt=\"Bellatrix Lestrange Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_8.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_8-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_8-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_8-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_8-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The costume isn&#8217;t a film replica, but rather an interpretation of Bellatrix&#8217;s style from the descriptions in the books. I wanted to capture a disheveled luxury with a Victorian twist.<\/p>\n<h3>Items required for a Bellatrix Lestrange Costume:<\/h3>\n<ul data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XJBUAs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Black dress &#8211; velvet<\/a> looks period authentic<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=10781&amp;awinaffid=349131&amp;clickref=bellatrix+cosplay&amp;p=%5B%5Bhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fau%2Flisting%2F686574008%2Fgenuine-leather-corset-top-for-women%5D%5D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">Black Leather corset<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JJOEgv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wide black belt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JJKW6x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dark hair long curly wig<\/a> and white hairspray or body paint to style<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XQPyNj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Silver bird skull necklace<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-bellatrix-lestrange-necklace\/\">DIY Bellatrix Lestrange Necklace instructions here<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JKH7OA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Black boots<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XJuM6Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wand<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-harry-potter-wands\/\">DIY Harry Potter wand instructions here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60048\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot.jpg\" alt=\"Bellatrix Lestrange Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60037\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_3.jpg\" alt=\"Bellatrix Lestrange Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_3.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_3-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_3-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_3-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60045\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_11.jpg\" alt=\"Bellatrix Lestrange Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_11.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_11-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_11-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_11-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_11-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60036\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_2.jpg\" alt=\"Bellatrix Lestrange Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_2-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_2-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">DIY Bellatrix Lestrange Dress<\/h3>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">I didn&#8217;t fancy making a dress from scratch, especially because black dresses are so easy to come by second-hand. We found a few suitable bits and pieces that I refashioned to make a black dress that fit Emma well and was easy to wear.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">The dress part of the costume is actually made from 2 separate garments which I&#8217;ve layered together.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">The lacy overlay was made from stretchy netting fabric and the only adjustments required were some gathers at the chest to remove excess fabric in the bust area. I also gathered up the split in the hip to give it a little more movement and ruffle in the skirt section.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">The under-dress was a much bigger task. I found a really fancy vintage (from the 80&#8217;s) dress with a velvet skirt, puffy Victorian style sleeves and lots of lace. It had all the fabric and trims I needed, but unfortunately was quite large on Emma.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60083\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60083\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-60083 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_34.jpg\" alt=\"Black dress before refashion\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_34.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_34-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_34-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_34-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_34-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60083\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dress Before &#8211; I wanted to use the Victorian style sleeves and velvet skirt<\/p><\/div>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">I set about deconstructing it by removing the zipper, detaching the skirt and taking off the high collar. I ended up with, and adjusted the following:<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><strong>1. SKIRT<\/strong> &#8211; Sewed up the seam where the zip had been removed. Added an elastic waistband to the skirt section. Didn&#8217;t need to touch the hem.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60084\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_35.jpg\" alt=\"Black velvet skirt\" width=\"690\" height=\"966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_35.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_35-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_35-600x840.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_35-330x462.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_35-329x460.jpg 329w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><strong>2. TOP<\/strong> &#8211; I reversed the opening, the back was now the front. I narrowed the back by running a seam down the center and also narrowed the sleeves.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60050\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_1.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Bellatrix Lestrange Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_1-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_1-296x197.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">&#8211; I hemmed the collar and front in a V shape, added a velcro closure and trimmed the neckline with lace that was recovered from another section of the dress.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60051\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_2.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Bellatrix Lestrange Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_2-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_2-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_2-575x460.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">Now the basic undergarment fitted better and I managed to keep the pretty sleeves which would have been really difficult to make from scratch.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60067\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60067\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-60067 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_18.jpg\" alt=\"Black dress durning refashion\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_18.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_18-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_18-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_18-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_18-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60067\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dress After adjustments &#8211; Now a skirt and blouse combo. I had yet to add lace around collar<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It&#8217;s really the details that make the costume pop, and as soon as I saw the lace button up sleeves on this dress, I just knew it was the one. Not bad for a $9 op-shop find. The fabric alone would have set me back more than that.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60041\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_7.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Bellatrix Lestrange Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_7.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_7-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_7-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_7-296x197.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60040\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_6.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Bellatrix Lestrange Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_6.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_6-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_6-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_6-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">DIY Bellatrix Lestrange Leather Corset<\/h3>\n<p>Making a leather corset is no easy task. Emma was particularly insistent that a leather corset was absolutely required for this costume, so even though I&#8217;ve never made any sort of corset before, it was the next task on my costume making list.<\/p>\n<p>After searching my local craft stores for faux leather and finding nothing suitable, I was luck enough to thrift a faux leather mini skirt for just $6. It was perfect as the PVC coated fabric was light weight and looked like real leather.<\/p>\n<p>Of course there are no corset patterns available for 11 year olds, so I had to make my own, which wasn&#8217;t as hard as I expected. I didn&#8217;t use any boning in this corset, but just relied on the stiffness of the leather and lining fabric.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to make your own faux leather corset<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60043\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_9.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a corset without a pattern - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_9.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_9-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_9-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_9-296x197.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>You will need:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2SmFryD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lightweight faux leather fabric<\/a> or faux leather garment<\/li>\n<li>Non-stretch blockout curtain lining fabric<\/li>\n<li>Marker<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Sewing pins<\/li>\n<li>Sewing machine with walking foot<\/li>\n<li>Dark brown sewing thread<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JOruFX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Eyelets and Eyelet tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Length of cord or ribbon<\/li>\n<li>General sewing supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_60052\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60052\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-60052 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_3.jpg\" alt=\"Black faux leather mini skirt\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_3.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_3-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_3-296x197.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Before &#8211; I bought this faux leather skirt at a thrift store for $6<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>How to make your corset pattern:<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60071\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_22.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a corset without a pattern - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_22.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_22-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_22-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_22-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_22-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_22-460x460.jpg 460w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_22-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_22-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_22-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I used some blockout curtain lining fabric to make the pattern base because it&#8217;s what I had on hand. It worked perfectly as it didn&#8217;t stretch, was stiff and yet flexible at the same time. I then used the same fabric as the lining\/backing for the faux leather.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Take a piece of blockout fabric large enough to wrap around waist and pin sides to create curves of waist\/hips. With a marker draw on desired shape of corset pieces.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60072\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_23.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a corset without a pattern - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_23.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_23-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_23-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_23-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_23-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_23-460x460.jpg 460w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_23-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_23-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_23-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Cut out pattern and sew together side seams. Try on for further fitting adjustments if required. Now unpick the stitching to separate pattern pieces.<\/p>\n<h4>Cutting and sewing leather corset:<\/h4>\n<p>Now I used my basic pattern to cut the leather fabric and then sew it all together.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60053\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_4.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a corset without a pattern - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_4.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_4-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_4-296x197.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Cut your pattern pieces from the faux leather with a seam allowance. I centered the seam on the skirt to the center of the front panel. I cut the back pieces to take advantage of the hem in the skirt. If you aren&#8217;t using a skirt with a hem, allow extra fabric to fold over sides of back to give eyelets extra reinforcement.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60054\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_5.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a corset without a pattern - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_5.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_5-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_5-296x197.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Sew curved side seams together with right sides of faux leather fabric facing. I&#8217;ve flipped the marked sides of lining over to hide the scribbles.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60140\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_7.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a corset without a pattern - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_7.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_7-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_7-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_7-296x197.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Using a walking foot and zig zag stitch, sew over seams and create some random seams to give the appearance of patch-worked pieces. The leather fabric was a bit stretchy which initially was annoying, but I used it in my favour to add extra texture to the patchwork seams.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60058\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_9.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a corset without a pattern - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_9.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_9-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_9-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_9-296x197.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> Trim hem edges to neaten.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60057\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_8.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a corset without a pattern - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_8.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_8-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_8-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_8-296x197.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong> Mark placement for eyelet holes about 1\/2&#8243; from edge and evenly spaced. Make sure they line up on both sides of corset back.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60060\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_11.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a corset without a pattern - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_11.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_11-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_11-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_11-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_11-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>8.<\/strong> Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XLmRGu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">eyelet tool to punch holes<\/a> for the eyelet<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Tip<\/strong> &#8211; I recommend practicing using the tool on a crap pieces of leather first to get the hang of how to use it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60061\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_12.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a bellatrix lestrange corset - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_12.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_12-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_12-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_12-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_12-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>9.<\/strong> Place eyelets in holes and use eyelet tool to press and fasten.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60063\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_14.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a bellatrix lestrange corset - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_14.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_14-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_14-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_14-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_14-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60065\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_16.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a bellatrix lestrange corset - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_16.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_16-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_16-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_16-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_16-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>10.<\/strong> Lace with cord or ribbon. Now it&#8217;s ready to wear!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60066\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_17.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a bellatrix lestrange corset - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_17.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_17-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_17-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_17-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_17-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m really pleased at how well the corset turned out. Emma was right, it absolutely does make this Bellatrix Lestrange costume more authentic.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60044\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_10.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a bellatrix lestrange corset - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_10.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_10-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_10-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_10-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_10-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Bellatrix Lestrange Costume Accessories<\/h2>\n<p>All that was left to complete the costume was to make some accessories for Emma&#8217;s Bellatrix Lestrange costume.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-59955\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bellatrix-necklace_11.jpg\" alt=\"DIY bellatrix lestrange bird head necklace - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bellatrix-necklace_11.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bellatrix-necklace_11-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bellatrix-necklace_11-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bellatrix-necklace_11-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bellatrix-necklace_11-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The bird skull necklace was made from polymer clay, you can find the full instructions here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-bellatrix-lestrange-necklace\/\">DIY Bellatrix Lestrange Bird Skull Necklace<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next came Bellatrix&#8217;s gnarly bent wand. The hardest part about this DIY wand project was finding a nicely bent stick to use as the base of the wand. Emma had picked up a perfectly shaped stick on a recent walk, but as we were sanding it back we discovered it was riddled with wood worm, and was crawling with live grubs &#8211; YUCK!<\/p>\n<p>I dispatched that stick pretty quickly and then had to go for a walk to find another appropriate stick at short notice. Emma was having a panic attack at this stage because her &#8216;prefect&#8217; wand was full of worms!<\/p>\n<p>After all the drama, I did manage to find a replacement stick to make a Bellatrix Lestrange Wand.<\/p>\n<p>The instructions are similar to how we made all the Ollivander <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-harry-potter-wands\/\">Wizard Wands<\/a> for Emma&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/living\/harry-potter-party-party-food-decorating-activity-ideas\/\">Harry Potter Birthday Party<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to make a Bellatrix Lestrange Wand<\/h2>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60075\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_26.jpg\" alt=\"Bellatrix lestrange wand making supplies\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_26.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_26-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_26-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_26-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_26-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h4>You will need:<\/h4>\n<ul data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">\n<li>Stick or twig with a bend in it<\/li>\n<li>Hot glue gun and glue sticks<\/li>\n<li>Craft knife and\/or sandpaper<\/li>\n<li>Paint in black and brown<\/li>\n<li>Paint brush or foam brush<\/li>\n<li>PVA glue and water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Caution:<\/strong> <em>Hot glue can burn so please be careful. If you get hot glue on your skin run it under cold water immediately.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>How to:<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60076\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_27.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a bellatrix lestrange wand - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_27.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_27-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_27-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_27-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_27-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Sand off any sharp edges of your stick with sandpaper.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60077\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_28.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a bellatrix lestrange wand - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_28.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_28-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_28-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_28-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_28-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Using hot glue gun, add layers of glue around the handle end of the stick to create a thicker grip. Allow to cool.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60079\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_30.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a bellatrix lestrange wand - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_30.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_30-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_30-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_30-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_30-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Paint over handle and stick with a mixture of black and brown paint. Allow to dry thoroughly.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60080\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_31.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a bellatrix lestrange wand - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_31.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_31-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_31-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_31-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_31-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Dilute 1 part PVA glue with 1 part water to make a thin glaze. Seal the wand with the PVA glaze and leave to dry.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60081\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_32.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a bellatrix lestrange wand - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_32.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_32-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_32-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_32-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_32-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now your DIY Bellatrix Lestrange wand is ready to cast some evil curses. Be careful or you may just summon the dark mark!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60082\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_33.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a bellatrix lestrange wand - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_33.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_33-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_33-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_33-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_33-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60047\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_dark-mark.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a bellatrix lestrange wand - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_dark-mark.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_dark-mark-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_dark-mark-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_dark-mark-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_dark-mark-296x197.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Styling a Bellatrix Lestrange Wig<\/h2>\n<p>During Comic-Con, we had so many comments about how great Emma&#8217;s hair looked. So many people thought it was her natural hair and were really surprised when I told them it was a wig.<\/p>\n<p>I was really lucky to find an old wig at our local thrift store. We live in an area with a large Jewish community and many of the more orthodox women here wear wigs, so it&#8217;s not unusual to find a basket full of unwanted wigs in the corner of many op-shops.<\/p>\n<p>Really good quality wigs, with hair that doesn&#8217;t look like shiny plastic are expensive to buy, so I was so pleased to find a good quality synthetic hair wig that suited our needs for only $10. The op-shop was having a 1\/2 price sale so it was originally marked at $20.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60074\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60074\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-60074 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_25.jpg\" alt=\"How to style a bellatrix lestrange wig\" width=\"690\" height=\"863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_25.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_25-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_25-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_25-330x413.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_25-368x460.jpg 368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60074\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wig BEFORE &#8211; A bit of a mullet style with matted curls<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The wig was a classic 80&#8217;s mullet hairstyle with spiral curls that were a bit matted together and big hair on top. Perfect for Bellatrix&#8217;s crazy hair style. The only downside was that the colour was too light so I did some research and decided to dye it a bit darker.<\/p>\n<p>If the idea of wearing an old wig freaks you out &#8211; don&#8217;t worry, I washed it.<\/p>\n<p>I found this <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZvuLYTi3peg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wig dying tutorial<\/a> on Youtube explaining how to dye synthetic wigs with alcohol ink. I used the inside of a black sharpie marker soaked in isopropyl alcohol to make my own alcohol ink to spray the wig a darker colour.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60068\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_19.jpg\" alt=\"How to style a bellatrix lestrange wig\" width=\"690\" height=\"863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_19.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_19-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_19-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_19-330x413.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_19-368x460.jpg 368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once it was dry, I washed the wig gently and combed out the worst of the knots.<\/p>\n<p>The top of the hair was fairly straight so I used hair curlers and some setting spray overnight to add curls.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60070\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_21.jpg\" alt=\"How to style a bellatrix lestrange wig\" width=\"690\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_21.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_21-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_21-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_21-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_21-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_21-460x460.jpg 460w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_21-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_21-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_21-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once it was dry I pinned the hair from the sides to the back and top to give the top of the hair more volume, and styled the fringe (bangs) with a part. To finish the style I used white coloured hairspray to create a grey patch of hair at the front.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60073\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_24.jpg\" alt=\"How to style a bellatrix lestrange wig\" width=\"690\" height=\"862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_24.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_24-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_24-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_24-330x412.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-DIY_24-368x460.jpg 368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The finished styled wig looked fantastic! The slightly tangled hair really look very authentic and I&#8217;m glad I didn&#8217;t buy a cheap costume wig as it wouldn&#8217;t have looked as good.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Bellatrix Lestrange Makeup<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60046\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_12.jpg\" alt=\"How to style a bellatrix lestrange wig\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_12.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_12-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_12-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_12-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_12-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Emma&#8217;s Bellatrix Lestrange Makeup was inspired by this <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/NSN1SRCHySU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video tutorial<\/a> and I used only basic makeup supplies that I had on hand to re-create the look.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m not very good at doing make-up, but I think I did a passable job.<\/p>\n<h4>The main tips for Bellatrix Lestrange Makeup:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Make the face pale with light foundation<\/li>\n<li>Use plum coloured eyeshadow to make circles under the eyes<\/li>\n<li>Contour hollows of cheeks with dark shadow<\/li>\n<li>Flare out nostril with eyeliner pencil around nostril opening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60035\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_1.jpg\" alt=\"Bellatrix lestrange kids costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_1-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_1-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bellatrix-cosplay-photoshoot_1-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60049\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bellatrix-costume-featured.jpg\" alt=\"Bellatrix Lestrange halloween costume DIY - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bellatrix-costume-featured.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bellatrix-costume-featured-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bellatrix-costume-featured-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bellatrix-costume-featured-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bellatrix-costume-featured-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">I hope you enjoyed this post. We had a lot of fun both putting the Bellatrix Lestrange costume together and taking the cosplay photos.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">Whether you are looking to make your own DIY Bellatrix Lestrange Halloween Costume or want to recreate the look for your own Bellatrix cosplay, I hope I&#8217;ve given you some helpful ideas and tips.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">Dressing up as Harry Potter characters has been such a highlight for Emma these past few years, I can&#8217;t wait to see who she decided to cosplay as next.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like any more details about how I made the costume or accessories just leave me a comment and I\u2019ll get back to you as soon as I can.<\/p>\n<h4>Will you be dressing as Bellatrix Lestrange for Halloween or Comic-Con this year?<\/h4>\n<p><strong>You may also enjoy these Harry Potter Costume Ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-hogwarts-robes-ginny-weasley-cosplay\/\">Ginny Weasley Cosplay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/luna-lovegood-costume-cosplay\/\">Luna Lovegood Cosplay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-harry-potter-wands\/\">DIY Harry Potter Wands<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-bellatrix-lestrange-necklace\/\">DIY Bellatrix Lestrange Bird Skull Necklace<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sc-separator type-thin\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>LOVE IT? 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