Considering I have no experience with this aspect I read a few books to experience myself so I could make a robe for him.
A website I found very useful was; http://www.puppetpub.com/costumes.html
Where there was a useful PDF leaflet with loads of techniques.
Firstly I tightened some of my armature because I wasn't happy with how it moved and added an extra wire which acts as a triangular pelvis for my character.
Then I began to test clothing dimensions. I tested my initial dimensions on paper and wrapped the paper round davvid to test if it fit his contours;
After I was happy with my fitting, I used the paper as a template to cut out on my cotton sheet. I then began to stitch my clothes. I unfortunately had to stitch the sleeves and robe actually on Davvid himself as I was unable to get the robe over his head.
These are the finished results;
I am extremely happy now with his appearance. Without the plasticine robe, he can now be moved easily. The robe really has that vintage feel that I wanted, considering he bought it from a charity shop. Complementing this is how it is frayed in places and looks pre-owned and worn.
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