Be a Fairy in a Halloween World
Whether you want to purchase or design your own halloween costume fairy outfit, there are many adorable options. Purchasing a costume saves time and there are many absolutely adorable fairy costumes. Designing one yourself can be a great way to save money and make something that is custom. Find out what materials you can use and where you should buy your items from. There are a few ways to make this particular costume and it can be geared for both adults and children.
One of the best sources for ideas, is to look online for pictures of fairies. You will find a variety of fairy styles and imaginative costumes. From pictures you gather from your computer or in books, you can draw some information from there and begin your project.
Before you buy any of the materials you will want to think about your color scheme. Pastel shades tend to work well in fairy outfits. It may help to put a few of the same shades together to see what looks the best. A light and dark blue, look great together, or a light green and dark green. If you enjoy all the colors, you can pick a variety of shades to go for a rainbow theme.
When you have decided on the color scheme, you can then head out to a fabric store to pick out your fabric and materials. You will need material for the wings, body suit and skirt. To ensure that you have the right sizes, you may want to measure yourself so that you get the exact amount of material.
The body suit can either be bought as a suit, or you can make it yourself. You can get a pattern for one at the fabric store. They can sell you a design and you could bring it home to copy. Make the suit according to the plans and try it on to make sure it fits.
The next step is preparing the skirt. The best idea for skirts is to create something that flows at around the knees. So you can cut a few different pieces of nylon type fabric and cut them into huge tear drop shapes. When you have enough drops to cover your body, just sew them together at the top and apply a waist band to hold it in place.
The wings will take some effort and a few handy items. You will need; four metal hangers and nylon material. Take two hangers and stretch them out until they become the shape of a triangle. Arrange the two together until they resemble a wing, tie them with some string and then wrap nylon around them. The hanger wings can be tied to a band that you can place around your chest.
For the final details in your halloween costume fairy suit, can include things like; jewelry, sparkles on the wings and cheeks, fancy shoes and colorful nylons for the legs. This costume is sure to be a hit, whether its for an adult or a child.