Boys' No-Sew Pirate Costume

Hi Friends,

Create a quick and easy pirate costume for your little buccaneer this Halloween out of a sweatsuit and a few other basic materials.

Materials and Tools:

adult-size brown sweatshirt
child-size brown sweatpants
wide belt
sword
men's long-sleeve, white cotton shirt
eye patch (purchased or homemade using black felt and ribbon)
bandanna
clip-on earring
tall black boots
scissors
brown felt (for mustache and beard)
ribbon or clear elastic band (for mustache and beard)
hot glue (for mustache and beard)

Steps:

1. Create the pirate's trousers by cutting the sweatpants to a little longer than the child's knee length. Make cuts rough and uneven so the pant bottoms look ragged.

2. Turn the sweatshirt into a vest by first cutting off the shirt's collar, then slitting it up the middle front. Next, cut off the sleeves. Make the cut edges ragged or smooth, your choice.

3. Pair the sweatshirt vest and trousers with an oversized white cotton shirt. Add a wide belt over the vest to hold your little swashbuckler's sword.

4. Slip on tall boots. Dark-colored rain boots work great, but make sure they are comfortable for a long night of trick-or-treating.

5. Finally, add the costume accessories. Tie a bandanna around the child's head; add a clip-on hoop earring and eye patch. Top it all off with a felt mustache and beard, and your little buccaneer is ready to pillage the neighborhood for treats. Tip: To make the felt mustache and beard, simply draw a mustache and beard shape onto brown felt, leaving an opening for the child's mouth. Cut out and glue ribbon or a clear elastic band onto the back of the felt with a hot-glue gun.

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