Mermaid Costume Ideas
Since the release of the Disney movie “The Little Mermaid” the most popular costume that little girls want to wear at Halloween is a mermaid one. However, although you can purchase Disney “Little Mermaid” costumes today the cost can be quite prohibitive to some parents. Luckily for such parents there are plenty of places online that offer some great mermaid costume ideas as well.
In order for you to make an inexpensive mermaids costume for your little princess this Halloween you will need the following:-
1. A yard of shimmery or sequined material which should be blue, green or aqua in colour. This is what you are going to be using for the mermaids main body. The shiny the material then the more illusion it will create that these are fish scales. Although this material is expensive by purchasing off cuts or remnants can help to reduce these costs further. Plus you may be able to purchase enough to create half sleeves to match the main body of the costume.
2. When buying the fabric for the main body of the Mermaids costume make sure that you purchase some tulle or stiff netting. This is what you will be using for creating the tail of the costume and about 1/3 of a yard should be more than enough. It is important that you choose a color which contrasts with the fabric used to make the body.
3. If the costume is to be worn inside only then you will need to get a yard of ribbon in a colour which matches the main fabric and is ½ inch wide. Whereas if the child will be wearing hers to go trick or treating in then purchase a long sleeve t-shirt to go underneath. You must make sure that the colour of the t-shirt matchers her skin tone or the colour of the fabric used to make the main body of the mermaid costume.
4. Once you have all the necessary fabrics as mentioned above and don’t forget to purchase some thread at the same time. Remember to select thread colours that match or complement the colours of the fabrics chosen. When you have all these items together now you can begin to create your little princesses own mermaid costume for this Halloween.
5. You will also need some shells and silk flowers which you will then using a hot glue gun attached to the main body and down through the tulle or netting that makes the tail. All these items you should be able to easily purchase from your local craft or arts store.
6. As for the hair you can attempt to make a wig yourself using remnants of the material used to make the actual mermaid costume. But you will find it more cost effective to visit a store or go online where such items can be purchased. In fact you may be able to find one that already has shells and other items of the sea woven into it.
Above we have shown you what is required when it comes to making an Ariel costume for your child this Halloween. When it comes to finding good quality mermaid costume ideas and plans the best and easiest place to search for what you want is online.
