How do you make a pirate costume?

Answer by  trudie1962 (1022)

Use a raggedy pair of jeans: cut them off just below the knee amd fray the edge. Use a distressed plain T-shirt or shirt. Buy a black bandanna at the dollar store, fold it on the diagonal and tie it with the knot at the back of the head. Make an eye patch from black felt and elastic string.

Answer by  DanielleG (219)

I would suggest going to a thrift store and buying cheap khakis and a white frilly blouse, then cutting or ripping the pants into capris length. The blouse could be ripped or stained. Finish it off with a bandana on your head and maybe another as a belt.

Answer by  lorel (274)

First, the eyepatch: a piece of black felt with some elastic is all you need. Supplement with torn-off jeans, large white shirt mostly unbuttoned, a bandanna & "tattoos".

Answer by  labgirl (333)

Decide if you want to sew the costume from scratch or modify premade items you find in stores or thrift shops. Think about cargo pants tied above the knee with a striped shirt. Try felt and elastic to make an eyepatch. Craft stores carry bandanas. A toy store may have a stuffed parrot.