Halloween Costume
Drum Major |
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| Submitted By: | Chris |
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| Age: | Elementary School | |
| Time Required: | Several Hours | |
| Difficulty: | Difficult | |
| Materials Required: | Jacket for a base. Red fabric. Fancy ribbon. Small hat. Plastic bin. Black fur. Black sweat pants. |
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| Directions: | I started with the jacket. I used a wool jacket that we were given as a base for the costume. I measured the fabric from the coat and then sewed it onto the jacket. I used fancy ribbon to cover over the seams. I bought a small hat and a plastic bin from the dollar store. I placed the bin on the hat and secured it with butterfly clips. I added some padding and duct tape. Finally, I took apart a stuffed gorilla and glued the fur onto the bin. I then cut out gold paper covered plastic to make the chin strap. The rest of the costume was put together with bits and pieces I have collected over the years (including the fabric). The total cost of the costume was approximately $20. I still have to finish the pants by sewing on red stripes on the side. |
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| Comments: | My son loves to watch marching bands. We live in Ottawa and follow the Changing of the Guard throughout the summer. This year our son asked if I could make him a drum major costume. I figured it would be fun to try and make it. My coresponding costume was far less decorated than his uniform and my helmet looked more like a sock. But he loved leading me in parade as we went door to door. | |
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