Cute and Easy Costumes for Kids: 35 Fun Dressing Up Ideas for Children

ISBN-10: 1907030549
ISBN-13: 9781907030543
Category: Children's costumes
Pages: 128
Language: English
Published: 2010
Publisher: CICO Books
Author: Emma Hardy

Description

Whether you have a boy who wants to be a cowboy or a girl who dreams of becoming a princess, you'll find the perfect costume in this great book from crafting expert and mother of two Emma Hardy. This collection of fun outfits is guaranteed to delight kids and please parents with easy-to-follow designs. If it's inspiration for Halloween you are after, try the witch or pumpkin, or one of the outfits for wannabe adventurers, like the swashbuckling pirate or matador. For the rest of the year, make one of the medieval characters or wild animals. The 35 projects include pieces that can be put together in no time and require no previous crafting expertise, plus more advanced pieces for those with more experience. The clear step-by-step instructions guide you through every stage and the helpful techniques section offers advice on everything you need to create a great costume. Every outfit is designed using readily available materials, so you won't have to make unscheduled trips to the store to hunt down unusual items. * All the elements of costume-making are explained--from cutting cloth to decorative detailing. * Includes full-size pull-out patterns, templates, and a handy techniques section.

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