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My friend, Jennifer (who doesn't sew) called Sunday night with a costume crisis.
My friend, Jennifer (who doesn't sew) called Sunday night with a costume crisis.
Her problem:
She needed a mermaid costume for a cruise ship event in 2 days!
A search of her closet turned up a sequined tank and a pair of capri pants.
My assignment:
Figure out how to turn these items into a mermaid costume and tell her how to do it over the phone.
No problem!
My solution:
Mermaid Tail Leg Warmers
Supplies Needed:
pair of trouser socks
6" rolls of tulle -preferably in mermaid colors
(I only had pink tulle on hand, so my version is looks more like Molly from the Bubble Guppies cartoon.)
Instructions:
1. Cut the top band off a pair of trouser socks or knee high stockings. (I sewed elastic garters to fit my 4 year-old's leg because I couldn't find any knee socks.)
2. Measure the distance from knee to ankle. Multiply the length by 2. Cut _____ 6" wide tulle strips to length. Add more strips to increase fullness.
3. Tie tulle onto garter until entire band is covered. (Make 2.)
4. Slip these mini-tutus over pants and secure just below the knee. Voila! Instant mermaid pants!
