How to Create an Invader Zim Gir Hoodie
Introduction:
Invader Zim fans will surely appreciate the ability to create their own unique Gir hoodie. With this quick DIY tutorial, you can easily transform your plain green hoodie into a piece of fan art that proudly showcases everyone’s favorite SIR unit.
Materials Needed:
1. Green Hoodie
2. Black fabric marker or fabric paint
3. Pink fabric marker or fabric paint
4. Pieces of Black felt (for the ears)
5. Pieces of Light Pink felt (for the tongue)
6. Hot glue gun (and glue sticks) or fabric adhesive
7. Scissors
8. Pencil or chalk for tracing
9. Reference picture of Gir
Step by Step Process:
Step 1: Gather Reference Pictures
Before starting, gather a couple of reference pictures of Gir’s face from Invader Zim’s website or screenshot from the episodes. This will help you in creating a cohesive and accurate design.
Step 2: Outlining Gir’s Features
Lay your green hoodie on a flat surface, ensuring it’s smooth without any wrinkles or creases. Using your pencil/chalk and the reference picture, begin by sketching the outlines of Gir’s large eyes on the front of your hoodie.
Step 3: Filling in the Eyes and Adding Details
Once you have outlined the eyes, use your black fabric marker (or paint) to carefully fill them in, leaving spaces for his pupils and eye highlights. Then, add details like his nostrils and mouth using black fabric marker (or paint) as well.
Step 4: Creating Inner Pink Eye details
Now, use your pink fabric marker (or paint) to fill in the inner pink areas of Gir’s eyes to give them that distinctive alien appearance.
Step 5: Cutting and Attaching Ears
Using your reference image as a guide, cut out two ear shapes from the black felt. Make sure both ears are symmetrical in size and shape. Attach these ears to the top sides of your hoodie near where the hood meets the body using a hot glue gun or fabric adhesive.
Step 6: Cutting and Attaching Tongue
Cut out a tongue shape from the light pink felt, making sure it’s long enough to be visible outside of the hood when worn. Attach the tongue to the interior of the hood, close to where Gir’s mouth is on your design, using your hot glue gun or fabric adhesive.
Step 7: Double-Check Your Work
Once all elements have been attached, double-check that everything is securely in place and looks accurate based on your reference image.
Step 8: Let it Dry
If you used fabric paint or adhesive, give your hoodie sufficient time to dry before wearing it. Check the instructions on your products for appropriate drying times.
Conclusion:
Now you have successfully transformed your green hoodie into a quirky Invader Zim Gir hoodie! Wear it proudly to fan conventions or just as casual attire while showing off your passion for Zim’s adventures.