How to Make a Pirate Costume
Prepare for adventure on the high seas by making your very own pirate costume.
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You Will Need
- A hat with a wide brim
- A stapler
- Black or brown drawstring pants
- An oversized white shirt
- Black or brown boots
- Costume jewelry
- A hoop earring
- A stuffed parrot
- An eye patch
- A toy sword
- A red bandana (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Fold the sides of the hat’s brim so that they create a point in the front and staple the sides of the brim in place.
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Wear a red bandana around your head underneath the hat.
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Step 2
Cut the bottom the pant legs off just below the knees. Make the cut as jagged as possible, and pull at the loose threads to create a tattered look.
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Step 3
Wear an oversized white shirt with long sleeves and a collar.
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Step 4
Add a wide black or brown belt with a large buckle.
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Step 5
Don a pair of tall brown or black boots to wear with the costume.
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Step 6
Accessorize with costume jewelry, a hoop earring, a stuffed parrot for your shoulder, an eye patch, and a sword to give your pirate costume character.
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In 2008 there were 293 pirate attacks worldwide.
