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Pirate Eye Patch Template And Skull Applique

Sep 22, 2020

Pirate eye patch template and skull applique - two free PDF templates and a tutorial for you that will help you make a quick and easy pirate costume. Combined with this free pirate vest pattern I shared a few weeks ago, these little diy pirate accessories just rock! Get the template now.

A pirate costume is never complete without a pirate eyepatch and a few skulls! This is why I made a template for you to use on your free pirate vest pattern from last time.

diy pirate eyepatch

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If you missed the free pirate vest pattern, it's here:

free pattern for pirate vest

  Have you managed to sew the vest yet? If not, let me just say it's SUPER quick!  

It was my absolutely LAST-MINUTE sew, from a few years ago when my (then) toddler asked for a pirate costume when our/his friends were about to visit. I had exactly half an hour to come up with an idea AND stitch the vest, the pirate hat, draft, cut and sew two skull appliques - and tie a piece of elastic around a round (-ish) piece of black eye patch. Talk about last minute!

The entire adventure was documented on this blog (ouch what old pictures!) but it was not until this year when I managed to turn all the templates into a digital form. Finally!

Supplies For the pirate eye patch template:

pirate eye patch template
  • white and black craft foam (I buy it in sets, it costs less!)
  • scissors
  • awl or a similar item
  • a piece of elastic for the pirate eye patch
  • white thread and needle/sewing machine for the skull applique
  • the PDF template – INCLUDED in the PIRATE VEST PATTERN 

How To Make A Pirate Eye Patch - Tutorial

pirate eye patch template

1) Print and cut out the template (see below).

pirate eye patch template

2) Using your (non-fabric!) scissors, cut the eye-patch from the black craft foam.

pirate eye patch template

3) Using an awl (or something similar), poke two holes at the marked spots on the template. I usually just place the template over the craft foam and poke through the two layers.

pirate eye patch template

4) Cut a piece of elastic long enough to fit around the head (add a little extra) and thread them through the two holes. Then tie the knots. Done!

And now, the skull applique.

How To Make A Craft Foam Skull Applique

pirate eye patch template

1)Using the template, cut the skull from the white craft foam.

pirate eye patch template

2) Model it against your diy pirate vest and decide on the best place to attach it. Then tack it using a needle and white thread, but you can even use a teflon foot to stitch it on the vest. (Or, if you don't have a teflon foot, tape a piece of washi tape onto the bottom side of the sewing machine foot to help it slide over the craft foam. It works!)

pirate eye patch template
pirate eye patch template

Anyone can be transformed into a pirate with this simple eye patch and the diy skull applique. Have fun!

How to Complete the pirate Costume Outfit?

For a few practical ideas on a complete diy pirate outfit, and especially what everyday items you can use for dressing up as pirate, check out this Pirate Costume post here at AppleGreen Cottage:

kids pirate costume

See Pirate Costume post here at AppleGreen Cottage

Make sure you save the template and this post for later to keep it at hand:

pirate eye patch template

HOW DO I GET THE Templates FOR FREE?

The eyepatch +skull template is bundled together with the template for the kids pirate vest in size 2-3 years.

The eyepatch+skull templates + pirate vest sewing pattern will be emailed to you when you join our mailing list:

You're welcome, and - happy Halloween!

Or ...go straight to the gift bag pattern. Smart and simple construction, originally a gift bag but around Halloween, it doubles as an adorable Trick-Or-Treat bag - 6 sizes and designs for all your wishes!

trick-or-treat bag
See the tote pattern in the shop

Damjana

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