How to Make Togas From Bed Sheets Without Cutting Them

Turn a sheet into a Roman costume with ease.

Romans traditionally wore loose, outer garments known as togas. Wearing a toga was a symbol of Roman citizenship. Today togas are popular for school plays, Halloween and parties. Creating a toga is inexpensive; a toga only requires a few materials. For an instant costume, make a toga.

Things You'll Need

• Twin size white flat sheet
• Safety pins
• Mirror

Instructions

1. Wrap the sheet around your body so it is positioned similar to a strapless dress. Pin the toga so that it stays up, but let one long end hang and extend from the top.

2. Twist the unbound top end and push it behind you, so the end is positioned toward your back. Pin the end to the back of the sheet so it extends over one shoulder. The toga will give the appearance of a one shoulder dress.

3. View the toga in a mirror. Adjust the length of the toga or the safety pins if the toga does not seem to fit properly.

Tips & Warnings

• Have a friend help you pin the end of the sheet behind your shoulder.

• If you only have a large sheet, double the sheet, so you can create a toga without cutting it.

• Wear sandals with your toga to complete the outfit.

• Make your toga short enough that you can walk comfortably without tripping.

• Togas can loosen. Conider wearing a tube top and shorts underneath it if you are a girl or shorts if you are male,

References

• Roman-Colosseum Information: How to Make a Toga
• Dl.ket: Togas, Tunics and Sandals