How to Create a Fairy or Princess Costume
Little girls love to dress as fairies and princesses - or even fairy princesses - for Halloween. Here's how to make the perfect princess or fairy costume without spending the crown jewels. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Antennae On A Headband
- Ballet Slippers
- Fairy Costume
- Glitter Makeup
- Tiaras
- Tutus
- Body Glitters
- Construction Paper
- Princess Costume
Instructions
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Find a pretty dress or a bodysuit and ballet tutu, the frillier the better.
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Make a crown or tiara out of shimmery pipe cleaners or a rhinestone necklace and some wire.
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Opt for a medieval princess's hat made from a cone of construction paper, with an elastic chin strap and a chiffon scarf flowing from the tip.
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For a princess, make a cape or robe out of some pretty fabric. For a cape, just hem the edges and glue on a strip of fake fur, gold brocade or glitter for trim.
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For fairy wings, lay a piece of sheer fabric or crepe paper flat on some cardboard or thick paper. Using craft glue, draw butterfly wing patterns or other designs on the fabric, then sprinkle craft glitter on top and set aside to dry.
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Trim the wings into whatever shape you like - remember that the fabric will be attached at the back or nape and also at the wrists.
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To attach wings, use a needle and thread or diaper pins (inside the costume so that they don't show). Gather the fabric in the middle of the back or nape of the neck, and attach to the wrists with small safety pins or elastic cord.
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Tips & Warnings
Fairy wings attached to a green bodysuit and tights make a great elf or butterfly costume; just add a little green cap or some pipe cleaner antennae attached to a headband.
Fairies and elves look great with a little nontoxic glitter on their faces and hands; you can find it in most cosmetic departments or toy stores.
To really feel like a princess, order a ready-made costume online - it's not much harder than snapping your fingers or ringing a little bell.
If you use wires or pipe cleaners, make sure there are no sharp points to poke your child.
Never let a child use a hot glue gun without supervision.
A princess or fairy should have pretty shoes, but they should also be comfortable for trick-or-treating. Consider adding glitter or sparkling stickers to some old but comfortable shoes, and save the pretty sandals for parties that don't require lots of walking.
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Nov 22, 2005
Shape wire coat hangers into desired shape and lay on top of sheer fabric. Trim fabric 1/2 inch larger than shape, then glue fabric over the hangers. Decorate with glitter or fabric paint; attach to fairy or angel using coordinating ribbon. -
Nov 22, 2005
For making wings, you could also use very strong floral wire and colored pantyhose.
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Nov 22, 2005
Nightgowns are indispensible in making costumes for kids. A pretty nightgown becomes a wedding dress, princess gown, etc. with the added advantage that it is not a one-use garment. Old curtains become capes, sheers make veils and wings ...
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Nov 22, 2005
For more ephemeral wings: bend coat hangers into the shape of butterfly wings, cover with colored tights, decorate as above. Use thick ribbon to make straps attached to the center, and wear like backpack.
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Nov 22, 2005
Make wire structure that braces itself against your back and sticks wires straight out at an upward angle- the top edges of the wings. Cut 2 pcs. of gauzy fabric in the shape of wings, make casing along the top, slide wire through casing. Wings hang free.
