How to Make a Pirate Costume
Prepare for adventure on the high seas by making your very own pirate costume.
Instructions
- 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.
- TIP: Wear a red bandana around your head underneath the hat.
- 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.
- Step 3: Wear an oversized white shirt with long sleeves and a collar.
- Step 4: Add a wide black or brown belt with a large buckle.
- Step 5: Don a pair of tall brown or black boots to wear with the costume.
- 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.
- FACT: In 2008 there were 293 pirate attacks worldwide.
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)