Fold synthetic leather in half and place pattern on leather with shoulders placed on the fold. Trace pattern onto leather. Cut out leather outline. Cut out head opening with a ``V'' in the front and rounded in the back making a raindrop-shape when armor is opened. Try on child and enlarge hole until the fit is correct. Outline edges of armor with 3-D fabric paint. Add additional lines to create visual interest. Cut two parallel diagonal slits across the back of the armor so that the sword can be slipped through.