A simple DIY Mummy Halloween costume for girls…using inexpensive material and techniques. Project includes tutorials on how to make a tutu, how to dye fabric with black tea, and a separate tutorial on making a matching Trick Or Treat bag. Found here: http://myworldmadebyhand.blogspot.com/2012/09/diy-mummy-costume.html
DIY Mummy Costume
| Difficulty | Cost | Time | Age | Person | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Easy
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$25 to $50
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4 Hours
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You Will Need...
- A white turtle neck, white tights, 1 white twin sheet, tan tulle, cheese cloth, black tea, needle and thread.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Dye the turtleneck, tights, sheet and cheesecloth using black tea. Rinse fabric thoroughly and let dry completely.
Step 2
Tear/cut cheesecloth, tulle and sheet into 3″ strips.
Step 3
Make tutu, altering cheesecloth, sheet, and tulle in no particular order.
Step 4
Hand stitch strips onto front of turtleneck (ONLY FRONT) in an alternating fashion…again, no particular order.
Step 5
Add strips to neck and head (like a bandana)…rat the hair…and apply make-up.
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