How to Make a Mrs. Claus Outfit
Although you may refer to Santa Claus more commonly, you must not forget the timeless Mrs. Claus. She is often depicted in movies and story books as the plump, elderly female counterpart to Santa Claus. She is usually a sweet and versatile woman. During Christmastime, Santa and Mrs. Claus costumes are usually worn to help create a festive atmosphere. Although you can purchase a Mrs. Claus costume, it may be less cost-effective to buy a costume only worn once a year. Instead, you may want to design one of your own for a more creative touch. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Scissors
- Thread and needle
- Safety pins
- Red skirt
- White long-sleeved blouse
- White felt or fur
- White apron
- White lace
- Rectangular reading glasses
- Eye-glass neck strap
- White or red gloves
- Black ankle boots
- Baby powder
- Hair elastics
- Blush
Instructions
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Hem a red skirt to below the knee. Calf-length or ankle-length is appropriate for a traditional Mrs. Claus costume.
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Cut 6-inch wide bands of white fur or felt. Attach the bands to the hems at the wrists of the white blouse with multiple safety pins. Attach additional white bands of fur or felt around the bottom hem of the blouse with safety pins.
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Attach an eye-glass neck strap to the rectangular reading glasses.
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Decorate the white apron with lace. Sew lace along the edges of the apron to add detail to the apron.
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Put on the red skirt, along with the white blouse. Don black ankle boots, along with the white apron. Hang the eyeglasses around your neck.
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Pull your hair up into a loose bun at the nape of your neck and powder the hair with baby powder for a white-haired look. Apply blush to your cheeks as a finishing touch. Put on white or red gloves to finalize the traditional Mrs. Claus costume.
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