Pirate Costume for Kids
Pirates are hotter than ever, thanks to the hit Disney movies. You can make a pirate costume at home by following these simple directions. There's no sewing required.
Pirate Costume for Kids
Time: 10 minutes
Effort: Easy - no sewing required
Materials:
- Pirate hat
- White shirt (T-shirt or flowing, ruffled button-down)
- Red sash for the waist
- Eye patch
- Gray ripped skirt, pants, capris, or shorts
- Clip-on gold hoop earring
- Plastic sword
- Black eye pencil or face paint
- Parrot Beanie Baby or other stuffed parrot to attach to shoulder
- Black leggings (optional)
- Bandana to wear on head (optional)
Instructions: Have your child put on the clothes and accessories. If you don't have an eye patch, you can make one with face paint. You can also draw a beard, mustache, and scars. Have him practice saying "Arrgghh" and "Ahoy there, Matey."
Tips: An old, red, bolero-style jacket or old vest would look nice, too. So would a belt with a large shiny buckle to hold the sword. Boots that go up to the child's knees would be a nice touch, as long as they aren't so big that the child trips when walking in them.