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You can do this with a sewing machine if you have one, but for a no-sew option use something like Wonderweb hemming tape. I do wish you were around then, as your content is fantastic and my little boy looks forward to your daily worksheets. While my ideal self is icing cupcakes for the school fair ‘til dawn and sewing quilts for the kids during downtime, quite frankly this recent obsession with all things craft just isn’t me. As with the sheep, have your child wear the black socks, plimsolls and gloves to represent the donkey’s hooves.
Again, you can make a simple tunic for these costumes –just use a colourful or velvet fabric for a King or a Wise Man.To make your angel's halo, you can simply use a plain headband with some silver or gold pipe cleaners. If you like, you could stop here with the tabard, but if you want to make it neater then follow the next steps. For most Nativity costumes, you can get away with a tabard or a tunic to make up the base of the outfit. If you need to provide your own baby Jesus prop, you can use a child's doll, swaddled in a blanket or towel, for your little Mary to carry. I particularly loved your handwriting sections and the ‘Learning Journey’ links that you have created.
So whether they're a shepherd, a wise man, an angel, a stable animal, or they're playing a lead role of Mary or Joseph, check out our DIY Nativity costume ideas below. You’ll need: A long white/cream woolly jumper, some white/cream tights or leggings, black gloves, black socks, black plimsolls, cotton buds, glue, white card, small amount of elastic. If your son is refusing to wear a skirt, they may settle for very baggy trousers with a robe (preferably cream or brown) over the top.For the complete look, follow our step-by-step picture guide to making an Angel Nativity costume here. If you don't have a suitable tea towel, you can try using a pashmina which can be wrapped around your child's head, turban-style.