Phantom of the OperaCostume Tutorials
How I made each piece, written out step by step, with the video version of every build.
I learned to make these costumes from free tutorials scattered across YouTube, one per technique, and I spent more time hunting for the right video than I spent sewing. So this is the other version of that: the whole build in one place, with the pattern, the fabric, what I got wrong, and what I'd do differently.
Everything here is free. Every tutorial is unofficial fan work and is not affiliated with any production.
Christine Daaé
The Dressing Gown
Christine’s rose jacquard dressing gown from a free Mood Fabrics pattern: the mockup, the train, the applique belt, the sleeves everyone puts on upside down, and which production you’re making.
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The Closet Cosplay
Four Christines you can buy instead of sew: the 2004 film and stage dressing gowns, Star Princess, and the 1925 film. Every piece, how to wear them together, and what to skip.
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The Star Princess Upcycle
The Amazon Star Princess costume, upcycled: corset and petticoat underneath, rhinestones, bead fringe, painted boots, the mask, added tulle and the stars moved to three across. What it cost and links to everything I used.
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The Hannibal Bodice
The Hannibal bodice corset, the easy way. Video tutorial.
Watch on YouTube →
Makeup and Wig
Christine’s makeup and wig, with Broadway wig expert Christine Evans. Video tutorial.
Watch on YouTube →
Where Every Piece Came From
Every cosplay I’ve posted, piece by piece: what I made, what I commissioned from Molly Nguyen Design and others, what I bought, and the codes.
Read the guide →The whole playlist
Every Christine Daaé build I’ve filmed is in one playlist on YouTube, in order.
Seeing the show
If you’re making a costume to wear to Phantom, check the dress code first. Masquerade in New York has one. The US Tour and the West End don’t. All of my production guides are on the Phantom guides hub.
Some links in these tutorials are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, which helps keep the tutorials free.