How to make a fairy princess costume for Halloween

Introduction

A fairy dress is an easy Halloween costume to put together. Make the simple tutu (tutu can be found here), add a halter strap, then adorn it with a belt and headband.

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The skirt becomes a sleeveless dress

Pull the long tutu under your child's arms and over her torso.

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Add a halter strap

Cut a 2-yard piece of ribbon and wrap it around the center front of the tutu's elastic band.

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Ribbon bow to create the halter top

Tie the ribbon in a bow around the back of your child's neck. This will give your fairy dress a halter strap to hold the dress up and keep it secure.

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Make the belt

Cut a 2-yard piece of ribbon. Cut out 5-8 different sized flowers from different areas outside of the flower garland. Use a hot glue gun to attach the back of the flowers directly to the center of the ribbon. Cover about 10 inches in the center. Let the hot glue dry/cool completely.

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Add a belt to the dress

When the hot glue dries, tie the ribbon around your child's waist.

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Make the headband

To make a floral wreath, you will need a floral garland, wire, and sturdy scissors. Cut the floral garland so you have a 2 foot piece.

Gather the floral garland so the ends slightly overlap, creating a circle. Use a 5” piece of wire to carefully wrap the ends. Wrap the wire very securely and tuck the ends of the wire back into the garland so they don't poke your child on the head. You can also wrap some green tape over the ends of the wire.

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Sprout your wings and you're good to go

Add wings and maybe a wand and some magic dust.