Making a crab costume is extremely simple, so simple in fact, that you can do this project with your child so that she will feel totally included in the process. Or, you can take these steps to make your own crab costume for office events or a costume party.
Instructions
Making a Crab Costume
1. Purchase a red turtleneck and red pants (for boys) or a red skirt and tights (for girls). This will serve as the base of the costume.
2. Purchase a pair of red tennis shoes. Sometimes these can be difficult to spot, but Keds or Converse usually have pairs of plain red tennis shoes.
3. Purchase a red headband. Cut four strips of red felt and glue two strips to cover each pre-cut wire (front and back). The wire should be no longer than about 6 to 8 inches to avoid injury to others when wearing the costume. Wrap the wire around the headband so that the two pieces are sticking up like eyes.
4. Buy two Styrofoam balls and color black dots on them for eyes. Stick them on the top of the wires on the head band, both dots face the same direction.
5. Purchase a pair of red mittens for claws. Or you can make your own with red pillow cases as well by putting the pillow case on your hand and looping a red ribbon over your hands so that it goes between your thumb and fingers, over your palm and then make a loop around your wrist and tie it off.
6. Cut four strips of red fabric, each about 1 foot long. With a needle and thread, sew the tops of each piece of fabric to the arms of the turtleneck (so that they will hang toward the ground). Sew two on each arm, about 8 to10 inches apart. These will serve as the crab's extra feelers.
Tips Warnings
Make sure the ends of your wire are always fully covered when the costume is worn to prevent injuries.
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