How to Make a George Washington Costume for a Class Project
As the first President of the United States, George Washington has earned respect from the masses that extends far beyond his lifetime. Class projects about influential people throughout American history rarely exclude George Washington. Make an authentic George Washington costume for a history class project. Use some ready-made objects and make others from scratch to avoid spending a fortune.
Things You'll Need
- White ruffled linen shirt
- White wig
- Dark vest
- Dark coat
- Dark pants
- Black buckle shoes
- White tube socks
Instructions
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Put on the dark pants. Cut them off just below the knee or roll them up to the knee. Sew them in place.
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Put on the white linen shirt. If you cannot find a shirt with ruffles, sew ruffles to the front of the shirt. Tuck the white shirt into the newly made trousers.
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Put on white tube socks. Pull them up to your knees so they go under the trousers to give an authentic look. Put the black buckle shoes on. If you cannot find a pair of buckle shoes, use black dress shoes and pin a belt buckle on the top of them to look authentic.
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Put on the dark vest and button it. Do not tuck it into the trousers. Place the dark coat on top of it. The coat should come down to the thighs. Button two to three middle coat buttons, leaving the top button and two or three buttons at the bottom undone.
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Put on a white wig and triangular hat to complete your look. Tilt the hat so it rests on the back of your head, revealing the white wig in the front.
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Tips & Warnings
Purchase the supplies you need at a thrift store or costume shop.
Never alter borrowed or rented clothing unless given expressed permission.
