A pounds 10 nativity outfit in less than 30 minutes.Byline: MARIE Marie (mərē`), 1875–1938, queen of Romania, consort of Ferdinand. The daughter of Alfred, duke of Edinburgh and of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, she was the granddaughter of Czar Alexander II of Russia and of Queen Victoria of England. TURBILL and JOANNE WELFORD NATIVITY costumes don't have to consist of old sheets or tea towels held in place with elastic bands. Department store chain John Lewis say they're easy to make. And if you are having a last minute panic about a costume for your little one, they've come up with some handy tips for making your own. The store has reported an increase in fabric sales - and tights and tea towels too. Wise man: Fold a double hem around half a metre of satin fabric for the neck and then either hand stitch or machine sew together Verb 1. sew together - fasten by sewing; do needlework sew, stitch, run up hem - fold over and sew together to provide with a hem; "hem my skirt" resew - sew again; "The cuff of the coat had been resewn" . Thread ribbon through and tie to hold. Add braiding or fur trim, using textile glue or sew on. To make a crown, fold a piece of cardboard into a tube shape, cover in silver foil and glue ends together. Total cost approx: pounds 7.50. Shepherd: Fold one metre of brown felt fabric in half and cut out a hole for the head. Use twisted braid cord for a belt, wrap a tea towel around the head and secure with braid. Total cost approx: pounds 6.30. Angel Gabriel: Fold around one metre of calico in half and cut a hole for the head. Add braiding around the hem, use tinsel tin·sel n. 1. Very thin sheets, strips, or threads of a glittering material used as a decoration. 2. Something sparkling or showy but basically valueless: the tinsel of parties and promotional events. for a headdress headdress, head covering or decoration, protective or ceremonial, which has been an important part of costume since ancient times. Its style is governed in general by climate, available materials, religion or superstition, and the dictates of fashion. . Shape some pliable wire into wing shapes and cover with two metres of netting. Velcro to the back of the calico. Total cost approx: pounds 9. |
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