How to Make a Child's Hula Skirt

Making a child's hula skirt will take two hours to complete. Small children can assist with the hula skirt project. Older children should be able to work independently, under adult supervision. A hula skirt can be used as Halloween costume, school play costume, as a scout project, or for imaginative play. Supplies for the hula skirt are inexpensive, and readily available in the household, or at craft supply stores.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Old newspapers or green crepe paper
• Elastic
• Thick fabric (optional)
• Green spray paint if using newspapers
• Scissors
• Stapler
• Hot glue gun
• Measuring tape or ruler

1. Gather old newspapers, or purchase a role of green crepe paper. Use three layers of paper for each skirt. Overlap paper for skirt thickness.

2. Cut the newspapers into strips. Begin at the top of the newspaper, measure down 3 inches and mark with permanent marker. Do not cut above this line when slicing strips with scissors or a wrapping paper cutter.

3. Spray the newspaper with green paint on both sides. Allow paint to dry for one hour before proceeding to the next step.

4. Measure a piece of elastic or canvas belt to fit a child's waist.

5. Cut an additional piece of elastic or thick fabric to waist size.

6. Staple dried newspaper or green crepe paper layers onto the selected waist covering material.

7. Attach fabric or an additional piece of elastic to the waist and cover with hot glue to protect your child from staples.

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