How to Create a Pillowcase Lizard Costume

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This costume is for young children but can be modified for older children as well.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Find a green pillowcase and pair of tights - if you don't have either of these items you can dye some old white or light colored ones.
Step 2

Draw scales or squiggly lines with a permanent marker.
Step 3

Cut a jagged neck opening at seamed end and jagged armholes on each side.
Step 4

Cut a 1 1/2-inch, U-shaped opening in center of hemmed end. This will create the legs.
Step 5

String green yarn through hem casing of each leg. These will work as drawstrings when the child is in costume.
Step 6

Cut tail from green felt and staple to hem of costume.
Step 7

Draw a large figure eight on a piece of paper and cut along outside edge and use as a mask pattern.
Step 8

Place pattern on green felt and cut out then cut out eye and nose holes.
Step 9

Draw a mouth on felt with a permanent marker.
Step 10

Poke holes on each side of mask and add yarn ties.
Step 11

Cut a forked tongue from red felt and staple onto mask.
Step 12

Add your green tights along with green or brown shoes and you have a lizard costume.

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