GUMNUT BABY COSTUME

Gumnut Baby Costume Project

LEVEL: EASY

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

FOR THE SKIRT

  • Green ribbon (your child's waist measurement with an additional 60cm for tying)
  • 5 sheets of dark green felt
  • 3m yellow pom pom trim
  • Other shades of green ribbon (optional)

FOR THE HEADPIECE

  • 1 sheet of dark green felt (or use small scraps left over from making the skirt)
  • Yellow yarn
  • Hair clip
  • Glue gun and glue

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1 - Trace and cut out multiple leaf shapes from green felt.

Step 2 - Cut 2 small holes into the top of each leaf to thread the ribbon through.

Step 3 - Take a piece of ribbon and measure around the the wearer's waist to find the length you need, add an extra 30cm at each end for tying.

Step 4 - Thread each leaf onto the ribbon, moving each one along to make room for the next, and ensuring they are spaced in a balanced way.

Tip - Use a safety pin on the end of your ribbon to make the threading process easier.

Step 5 - To finish, tie lengths of pom pom trim between the leaves, and add additional ribbon if you are using it.

Step 6 - Tie around waist

Easy Head piece to match

Step 1 - Cut out small leaf shapes from felt

Step 2 - Make Pom Pom from yellow yarn.

Step 3 - Adhere both to hair clip with hot glue.

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