How to Make a Pirate Do Rag

Add authenticity to your child's pirate costume with a do-rag.

The pirate costume is a classic for Halloween, kid's dress-up parties or just a fun weekend on the boat. No pirate look is complete without the pirate do-rag. This head covering is simple to make in minutes with no sewing necessary.

Things You'll Need

• Bandana

Instructions

1. Fold the bandana in half along one diagonal. After folding, the bandana should be in the shape of a triangle.

2. Wrap the bandana around your face, with the folded edge facing up and the two loose ends in back of your head.

3. Tie the two back corners together behind your head. Tie them so that the bandana stays up by itself around your face but is not tight.

4. Pull the bandana down off your face. It should now be tied around your neck.

5. Pull the two loose corners that are hanging down in the front up and over your head. Stop when the bandana's fold is even with your hairline.

6. Tuck the back corners of the bandana under the tied knot in the back of your head.

Tips & Warnings

• A red bandana is a classic for pirate outfits, but also experiment with other colors.

• Consider adding cut-outs of a skull and crossbones to enhance the pirate look.