Mermaid costumes can be made a variety of ways, but the wrong mermaid design can make you look like a merman and turn your Halloween upside down. Get the mermaid right with a classic take on a Halloween costume favorite. Making your own costume also cuts down costs allowing you to spend more money on other Halloween elements. With a bit of creativity and time you can make an amazing mermaid costume.
Instructions
1. Find an old bra top and ankle-length pencil skirt. Sew sequins and affix rhinestones to the bra top to make it shine.
2. Cut a slit in the skirt up to the knee on one side. Sew a sequined band along the inner seams of the cut.
3. Draw a tail pattern on a piece of poster board. The tail has two flippers which flip upward at the ends. Cut four pieces of the pattern out of sparkly fabric. Sew two pieces together then stuff with cotton batting. Sew this onto the bottom of the skirt along the front. Repeat with the two remaining pieces and sew onto the bottom of the back of the skirt.
4. Incorporate seashells into your attire; wear a seashell necklace, bracelet or headband.
5. Decorate a pair of matching flip flops with rhinestones and sparkles.
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