How do you make a Native American costume out of a pillowcase?
- Dye the pillowcase from white to a natural brownish hue with an antique look. Boil 4 cups of water, and then steep about 4 to 6 tea bags in it for about five minutes, which will cause the water to become a dark brown.
- Trim the pillowcase to make it wearable.
- Decorate the pillow case.
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How to make a pillowcase with a sponge?
How to make a fringe for a costume?
How to make a half moon costume for kids?
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How to make a pillowcase with arm holes?
Create armholes. Cut two more half-moon shapes along both sides of your pillowcase, near the folded top of the material. Make sure that the holes are large enough for the intended wearer to fit his or her arms through.
How to make a fringe costume?
Create fringe for the costume. Make 1.5-inch (3.8-cm) slits along both armholes to create fringe. For the best results, space the slits about 1/2-inch (1.25-cm) apart. Continue around both armholes so that the fringe goes all the way around. You can also glue small strips of store-bought fringe around the arm holes.
How to make a pillowcase with a half moon shape?
Cut a neckline from a tan or brown pillowcase. Use scissors to cut out a half-moon shape from the folded bottom of a pillowcase. The cut should be large enough to fit the intended wearer's head through. Lay the pillowcase flat and trace the desired shape with a pencil before cutting.
What to do if a pillowcase extends below the calf?
If the pillowcase extends below the mid-calf, trim it with scissors. Otherwise, your child may trip over it.
How far down should armholes be?
The armholes should be evenly positioned and approximately 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) down from the top of the pillowcase.
What color should I wear with a sari?
Jewel tones, such as emerald, ruby, or sapphire, are attractive shade options for a sari. Wrap the sari. To make it easier to wrap the sari, wear your cropped top with a pair of leggings or stretchy bike shorts in a neutral color. Take one end of the fabric and tuck it into the back of your leggings.
How long should a half moon be?
Center the half-moon along the edge. For a young child, the half-moon should be about 6 inches (15 cm) long by 3 inches (7.5 cm) tall. For an adult or older child, measure the width of the wearer's neck to determine how long the neckline needs to be.
How to make a pillowcase with a sponge?
Measure up about 4 inches from the open end of the pillowcase. Dip the sponge in the paint and then make an upside-down triangle on the pillowcase. Repeat all the way across one side, leaving about an inch in between each triangle. Dip another jagged triangle-shaped sponge into different-color fabric paint. Make a row of right-side-up triangles on the pillowcase above the upside-down triangles. Position each new triangle in between two triangles on the upside down row.
How to make a fringe for a costume?
Lay the pillowcase flat with the open bottom end in front of you. Make a slit upward about 3 inches, move over 1/2-inch and make another slit. Continue all the way around the open end of the pillowcase to make a fringe for the costume.
How to make a half moon costume for kids?
Lay a pillowcase flat with the closed, short end directly in front of you. Draw a half moon shape, about 6 inches long and 3 inches high, in the center to make the neckline. You can use a 6-inch plate to help draw the half-moon shape. Lay the plate half on, half off the edge of the pillowcase and trace it. Cut out the half moon shape through both layers of the pillowcase. And, voila — your child can now get his head through the costume.