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Arts & CraftsHow to Make Halloween Costumes

How to Make a Pirate Costume

Instructions

  • Step 1: Fold the sides of the hat’s brim so that they create a point in the front and staple the sides of the brim in place.
  • TIP: Wear a red bandana around your head underneath the hat.
  • Step 2: Cut the bottom the pant legs off just below the knees. Make the cut as jagged as possible, and pull at the loose threads to create a tattered look.
  • Step 3: Wear an oversized white shirt with long sleeves and a collar.
  • Step 4: Add a wide black or brown belt with a large buckle.
  • Step 5: Don a pair of tall brown or black boots to wear with the costume.
  • Step 6: Accessorize with costume jewelry, a hoop earring, a stuffed parrot for your shoulder, an eye patch, and a sword to give your pirate costume character.
  • FACT: In 2008 there were 293 pirate attacks worldwide.

You Will Need

  • A hat with a wide brim
  • A stapler
  • Black or brown drawstring pants
  • An oversized white shirt
  • Black or brown boots
  • Costume jewelry
  • A hoop earring
  • A stuffed parrot
  • An eye patch
  • A toy sword
  • A red bandana (optional)

Lessons in this Guide

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How to Come Up with Last-Minute Halloween Costumes

How to Make a Classic Movie Homemade Halloween Costume for Men

How to Make a Sexy Schoolgirl Halloween Costume

How to Make a Zombie Costume

How to Do Zombie Makeup

How to Make a Nightmare on Elm Street Glove

How to Make a Toga

How to Make a Tutu

How to Make a Princess Costume

How to Make a Black Cat Costume

How to Make a Werewolf Costume: Part 2

How to Make a Werewolf Costume: Part 1

How to Make a Where the Wild Things Are Children’s Halloween Costume

How to Make a Ghost Costume

How to Make a Nun Costume

How to Make a Pirate Costume

How to Make a Great Witch Costume

How to Make a Transformers Costume

How to Make Bunny Ears

How to Make a No-Sew Superhero Cape

How to Come Up with the Best Halloween Costume

How to Make Fake Blood

How to Make a Cowboy Costume

How to Make a Vampire Costume

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