How to Create Your Own Storybook Character Costume
Step out of your favorite storybook in a costume you have designed yourself. Your storybook character costume can be a way for you to express the main idea of the story. Recreate one of the main characters, or choose a secondary character to focus on. Translate your ideas into a costume that will give people something to talk about. Use clothing, props and your own creativity to design a one-of-a-kind creation that will enhance your storybook character and make your imagination a reality.
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Things You'll Need
- Fabric: capes, shawls, headpieces
- Hook and loop tape
- Craft supplies: silk flowers, feathers, lace, ribbon, paper
- Prop items: hats, jewelry, gloves
- Glue
- Needle
- Thread
Instructions
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Draw a sketch of the character you wish to portray. Note any distinguishing features, such as a hat, something that is carried or an article of clothing.
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Design the main portion of your costume that portrays your character. This could be anything from a hat, to a cape to a twirly mustache. To make a hat, use a paper bag or fabric, or embellish a hat you already have.
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Cut out fabric to make a cape or shawl. Use the length of fabric you desire. Sew a running stitch to the short end of fabric to make the cape. Attach hook and loop tape for the neck closure.
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Cut out paper for embellishments such as flowers, medals or fairy wings.
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Sew trim on collars, bodices or wrists to add interest and help evoke time-period effects.
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Tips & Warnings
Make any props that the character uses. A cloak, wand or magic hat will help showcase your storybook character.
Use a stick for a wand.
Use color to depict characters. For example, wear all white for an ice queen, snowman or good fairy.
Use oversized shirts for tunics.
Tights can be used for leggings, spider arms or scarves.
