Knight Helm 3d Child's Hat

Conjure up some make-believe play 

as you create this small child-size knight's helmet. 

Features upper structure with nose piece that cradles 

the three (or more) plume crest at top 

and nose plate extension at bottom, 

attached side 'neck plate' structures, 

face grille that connects at sides with brads. 

Back strap overlaps with three punches on each side. 

Measures approx. 7" tall (without feathers) x 8" deep x 5.25" wide. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A main helmet shape     B eye hole accents
C & D side panels with accent shapes
E grille with accent shapes
F crest build up with accent & nose reinforcement
G feather crest collar   H three feather shapes

2. Prepare the crest collar by bending back

on vertical and horizontal perforation lines,

bending bottom tabs outward.

(NOTE that the top tabs in the final design

are shorter.) 

3. Fold the top tabs to the back and glue in place.

4. Form the collar into a tube to overlap the
straight side edge at the opposite side tab
perforation line, and glue in place.

5. Prepare the collar shape by adjusting its overall shape

to be a diamond.

Insert the bottom tabs into slots on the top of

the main helmet shape . . .

. . . then on the inside bend the tabs outward
and glue in place.

6. Prepare the side panels by layering on the

accent shapes, matching up cut edges

where they align, as shown.

7. Position (dry fit) the side panel onto the side of the

main shape, left and right panels on the appropriate

side of assembly. NOTE that the punch holes

of each should line up, and the dash cut near the

back edge should line up even with the main

helmet shape (indicated here by pointing right finger).

Take note or mark the area of the panel that

will attach to the main helmet shape (excluding

the very back of the accent shape which remains free.

Apply adhesive to the backside of panel where it

will attach, then re-position according to the dry fit,

and attach in place.

8. Form the main helmet shape/assembly into its
hat form by bringing the side edge and front edge
together, side edge to overlap the perforation of
the bent-back tab. Glue in place. Repeat for
opposite side.
Also overlap the back band and attach with brad(s).

9. Prepare the crest build up shape by bending

back on most perforation lines, except nose end

extension at bottom, and side tabs which fold forward.

10. Bring the front center area side straight edges
to overlap the side "boxing" at the flange perforation,
and glue in place. Repeat for each segment of the edge,
and for both left and right sides.

11. Attach the back segment center portion straight
edge along the back side flange, for both left
and right sides.

12. Prepare the crest accent shape by bending the
top two perforation lines back, bottom perf line forward.
Position and attach to the front of the crest, lining up
the punch holes of each.

Also prepare the nose reinforcement shape

by bending the top portion back.

Once in place, attach decoration brads

through punch holes.

Position and attach on the backside

of the crest at nose extension.

13. Insert crest tabs into the main helmet shape,
beginning at the front . . .

. . . then sliding the back diamond cutout over the

collar extension as the back tabs are inserted.

On the underside of the helmet main shape,

bend the tabs outward and glue in place.

14. Prepare the grill shape by bending back on all

perforation lines.

Position (offset) the lower two grille shapes

and the side accent shapes while the crest

is flat.

15. Bend the lower front to overlap the straight

edge at the adjacent tab/flange perforation line

and join this center front seam.

16. Bring the side straight edges to overlap
adjacent tab flange and glue side seams.

17. Bend the side extension of upper accent shapes

back, then position and attach to the main grille.

18. Position the grille onto the front of the main helmet

assembly, with the side punched extensions overlapping

the lower sides of helmet. Line up punch holes,

then attach in place using a regular size brad.

19. Prepare the feather shapes by bending and

"ruffling" the tine edges as desired.

Layer the feathers (tallest as center, suggested)

and line up the stem ends as much as possible.

Suggestion: to give the feathers more dimension,

consider using clear foam squares near the base

of the feather shape between the layers.

Glue the stems together, and trim to match the

center feather stem side and bottom edges, if necessary.

LEAVE the very ends of stems unattached, so

they can be bent back as attachment tabs.

20. Insert the stem end through the collar and

also through the main helmet slot.

On the inside of helmet, bend one of two stems

back in one direction, remaining stem(s)

back in opposite direction, and glue in place

to inside of helmet.

Here are two views of the completed helmet:

front and . . .

. . . side back.

Knight Crest Cupcake Cup & Pick

Group these knight pick cupcake treats in a group

for a feast centerpiece, or place one at each setting

at your Quest Party.

Knight emblem has 4 shapes plus the circles.

Cupcake wrap has one side seam and several

bottom tabs for quick assembly.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A main cupcake wrapper   B pick circle
C pick scallop circle (outer)
D helmet layered shapes

2. Prepare the wrapper shape by bending slightly

back on all perforation lines of the arch.

Also bend back the bottom platform shape and its tabs.

3. Form the wrapper shape into a tube to bring 

the unattached side edge to overlap the opposite side

edge and line up the punch holes of each.

Glue the overlapped edge in place.

4. Insert and attach optional decorative brads.

5. Bend the platform tabs under, apply glue to
face side of each, then bend platform into
the bottom opening of arch tube so that it is even with
the bottom of the side edge, and glue in place.

6. Assemble the helmet by layering the

contrast helmet shape over the "show-thru" base,

then adding grille and plume.

7. Layer and attach the pick circle and outer scallop circles
with pick sandwiched in between.
Position and attach the helmet assembly.

8. Position cupcake in the wrapper cup,

and insert pick on top for your finished product.

Knight Tunic Crest Heat Transfer Vinyl

Tunic emblems for your little band of knights

can be digitally cut from heat transfer vinyl

(we have used smooth for the samples here).

Be sure to reverse the images before cutting

if you use the transfer vinyl.

OPTION 2: Cut a stencil from vinyl

Use your digital cutter to cut the image (non-reversed) 

from stencil (clear) or solid vinyl to mask the portions

you don't want painted, then spray paint

(or stencil brush or sponge) the emblem on.

You can view details of a stenciled image

for a different project by visiting this POST.

(This assembly guide is under construction.

Please return soon to view the completed tutorial.)

PROJECT ASSEMBLY:

1. Prepare the fabric tunic pattern

(use two reg. printer sheets taped together).

Here is a suggested layout for a child

between 4 and 8 years old.

(May need to modify smaller for younger child.)

If cut crosswise on 45" to 60" wide yardage,

it would require 3/8 yd. of fabric for one tunic.

NOTE that the shoulder edge is placed

on the FOLD of fabric when cut.

2. Cut the tunic from your selected fabric.

3. Finish the raw edges of fabric.

For this project, leftover home dec fabric (linen-like)

was used, so it was essential that edges be finished.

This image shows edges being overcast with coordinated

thread color using a home serger.

If preferred, you can use felt or non-woven fabric

that won't need edge overcasting.

OR, you can zigzag the edges, or hem ALL edges,

or use a fray protector such as FrayCheck.

4. Optional: hem the neck opening edges.

Complete "stay stitching" around edge with matching

thread color approx. 1/4" from fabric edge.

Clip into seam allowance stopping just short of

the stay stitching ONLY at center front, center back,

shoulder angles.

Turn the 1/4" seam allowance to back (at the stay stitching)

and topstitchin place.

5. Prepare the heat transfer vinyl.

This project uses EasyWeed smooth style.

(You can get good instructions for this product

at many blog tutorials. HERE is the one I like.)

PREPARE YOUR IMAGE TO CUT:

be sure to reverse the image prior to cutting the vinyl.

SET UP THE VINYL IN THE MACHINE:

make sure that the thick plastic carrier side of

the heat transfer vinyl is on the bottom so that

the cutter blade will cut the vinyl.

 ADJUST THE CUT SETTINGS FOR

"HEAT TRANSFER VINYL" plus the style you are using.

Then, when everything is double-checked and correct,

send the cutting job to the cutter.

 6. Weed away the "extra" parts of the vinyl

by using a hook took to carefully lift up and

peel away the background surrounding the

elements of the design.

7. Position the transfer sticky side (vinyl side)

down on the face of the project, center

and adjust positioning, then press for a

temporary stick.

8. Use a pressing cloth on a flat hard surface that

can take the heat from the iron.

Use a teflon sheet or second press cloth on

the top. Follow the tutorial for the heat settings,

pressure application, and time being allowed to

heat transfer the design.

9. After checking edges for proper adhesion

as suggested in the tutorial, peel away the carrier

plastic sheet.

(DO NOT TOUCH WITH HOT IRON AFTER THIS POINT!)

10. Cut ribbon or twill tape ties: 4 @ approx. 12" long.

Sew approx. 8.5" up from the bottom edge of tunic.

Here is the completed crown and sword design

on a tunic.

Knight Crest Bottle Label Print & Cut

Use the print & cut features of the Silhouette Cameo

to print this knight crest label onto adhesive label paper,

then attach to regular cut-out band,

personalize it if you choose, then place one

at each table setting of your Knight Quest Party Feast.

(Or, if you are using other systems, simply print

and "fussy-cut" the oval.)

ADVICE: Review a good tutorial to better understand
how to use the Silhouette Studio/Designer Studio
software and system (or other system you may be using)
that facilitates the print & cut process.
Here is one we recommend: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMcWKW8Ep70

PROCESS & ASSEMBLY:
1. Set up the print & cut colored designs in the software,
selecting 8.5x11 paper size. Apply the registration
print marks to your setup (make sure the images
are positioned within the markings).
NOTE that the bottom registration mark has been
moved up -- and could have been moved up even
more to conserve label paper.

2. Select your printer and send the job to print.

For extra ease in the process, I have inserted

a sheet of adhesive back paper (label sheet).

Regular white card stock that your printer can handle

is also a good choice, but will need to have

adhesive applied to attach it to the band base.

3. Prepare the printed sheet to cut by positioning 

in the upper left of the cutting mat, in the usual manner.

Send the job to the cutter where the outer oval

shape will cut.

4. Lift the oval emblems from the cut mat . . .

. . . center and attach on the front of the
previously (conventionally) cut band.

5. Center the band front as desired on the

beverage bottle, then wrap the ends to the

backside, overlap and glue edges.

Here is the completed print and cut
bottle wrapper.