So, dear friends, we have today's problem. How to make a swan costume so my son can go as one of the Wild Swans to his fairy tale dress up at school this week. My google search failed me. I couldn't find any pictures of swan costumes for boys. Why is it that dressing up as a swan seems to be considered a girls domain?
After stewing on this for a few days I have decided to bite the bullet and make up my own pattern for the costume. Or rather, go to the shops and buy a white hoodie to add wings to. At the shops I found a gorgeous fluffy jacket that serves the purpose. Two circles of black felt with googly eyes stuck to them and an orange triangle with a black v glued on make the swan face on the hood, and some tulle with ruffled edges make the wings.
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| Finished swan costume. Just need to find the child to try it on! |
Phew. If only my kids remain happy with the home made effort for their schooling lives, I'll be happy.
