Material (4-8 yr.) - Verybest Crepe,

• 2 folds No. 147 Orange,
• 1 fold each No. 142 Canary,
• No. 183 Sand,
• No. 188 Brown,
• No. 139 GrassGreen;
• 2 1/2 yds. 1/2" yellow ribbon,
• snap fasteners.

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Using 2 yds. for fullness, make a gathered skirt of orange with 5" deep fringe at bottom. Stitch a 5" deep fringe of yellow, sand and brown under the orange, Fig. C. Make a plain fitted waist of double thickness of orange*. Bind around neck and armholes with a 2" wide strip of orange folded like bias tape to 1/2". Stitch skirt to waist.

Make a green bolero jacket of a double thickness, Fig. D. Bind edges with green. Gather and sew a soft fringe* of the 5 colors about 10" deep across the tops of the armholes. When cutting fringe, fold so that there will be a heading at both ends uncut, Fig. E. Stitch a 3" deep stiff fringe at bottom, Fig. F.  Add ribbons to tie.

Make a neck ruff of the 5 colors cut 6" wide, 1 yd. long, fringed from both edges to within I" of center. Gather to 8" length and stitch to ribbon long enough to tie around neck, Fig. G.

For the hat, fold a 20" wide piece of yellow crepe paper 22" long (or correct head size) through the middle across the grain. Seam short ends. Gather open edges (see page 23). Cut fringe and pull through slits in hat. Stretch lower edge to make brim roll up slightly.

* detailed instructions for these processes can be found on pages 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of

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Material Verybest Crepe,

• 1 fold No. 100White;
• 2 sheet-medium-weight cardboard;
• 1 pc.No.7 Flower Wire;
• 4 metal paper fasteners;
• gummed tape;
• paste;
• 3 yds. 1" white ribbon.

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Cut cardboard foundation the desired size, following the proportions in Fig.A. Make each wing separately with tab extension about 3"  x 4". Cut out the center, leaving a rim about 1" wide. Overlap tabs and fasten with metal paper fasteners, Fig. B.Fasten two pieces No.7 Wire to wings with tabs of gummed tape, Fig. B.

Cover each wing smoothly on both sides with crepe paper, pasting it around" the edge and trimming surplus off closely.

Cut 4" wide strips ,of crepe paper into "feathers" 3" deep, 3/4" wide*, Fig. C.

Beginning at the tip of wing, paste feathers to the foundation, arranging so that each row overlaps the previous one about half way and so that the feathers alternate. Cover both sides in the same way.  It will usually not be necessary to paste the strips except at the edges, of the wings. Sometimes a little paste is needed in the center to hold them in place.

Cover the extension with crushed crepe*. Punch small holes in the four corners. Tie ribbons in place so that wings may be fastened by crossing the ribbons in front and tying them tightly in back. It may also be necessary to sew the wings to the back of the costume. Bend the wings up into correct position, as shown in the illustration above.

To get directions to make a complete Angel Costume, click here.

* detailed instructions for these processes can be found on pages 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of

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Material (6-8 yr.) - Verybest Crepe,

• 3 foldsNo. 100 White;
• 1 sheet white cardboard;
• 2 pcs.No. 7 Flower Wire;
• 1 spool No. 1 FlowerWire;
• 1 box No.-5 silver Gummed Stars;
• 3 pcs. 3/4" white Gift Tying Ribbon;
• 4 pcs. 3/4" silver tinsel Gift Tying Ribbon;
• paste;
• gummed tape;
• muslin slip.

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For robe, seam 2-yd. lengths of white crepe paper to make floor length skirt.  Gather and sew to slip at waistline, Fig. I. Make a plain blouse* with long loose sleeves, shaped as Fig. J. Stitch silver ribbon to bottoms of sleeves before seaming. Make Peter Pan collar, with ribbon trimming like that on the sleeves.

For belt, braid two strands of silver ribbon and one strand white to go around the waist and allow silver ribbon ends to hang down at the front. Stick silver stars to lower part of skirt as shown in illustration.

Follow instructions to make the Angel Wings by clicking here.

For halo, wrap a 36" piece of No.7 Wire with white crepe paper two or three times* to make about 1/4" diameter, leaving 1 1/2" at ends u~wrapped. Shape in circle with ends about 8" long, Fig. K. Fasten with spool wire. Wrap circle and 6" of extension with silver ribbon. Add silver stars, stuck back to back, around circle.  Bend the 1 1/2" extensions at right angles and sew to center extension of wings, Fig. L. Bend circle slightly forward into correct position over the wearer's head. Cover center section of wings with crushed crepe paper*.

* detailed instructions for these processes can be found on pages 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of

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Material (4-6 yr.) ~ Verybest Crepe,

• 1 fold each No. 131 Nile Green,
• No. 139 GrassGreen;
• 2 yds. 1/2" green ribbon;
• small metalbell;
• paste;
• muslin slip.

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Make darts in slip for snug fit at waist*. Using about 2 1/2 yds. for fullness, make gathered skirt of light green 3" above knees. Stitch to slip I" below waistline*.

Cut a 60" strip of dark green the same length as the skirt into 5" wide, 5" deep points*, Fig. G. Gather and stitch at waistline.

Make a plain blouse of dark green*. Cut 5" wide strips of both colors long enough to go around armholes. Fold together and cut one long edge into 3" wide, 3" deep points. Stitch around points, turn and press. Stitch around armholes and fold over to outside. Make a similar pointed piece and stitch around neck, Fig. H.

Make similar double-pointed strip for top of skirt. Stitch in place, at the same time turning the bottom of the blouse under and stitching, Fig. J.

Cut cap from double thickness of dark green with pattern, Fig. K. Stitch from top of fold around to head size. Turn. Bind head size with a 2" wide strip of light green, folded like bias  tape to 1/2". Stitch in place. Sew small bell to point of cap.

* detailed instructions for these processes can be found on pages 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of

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Material (6-8 yr.) - Verybest Crepe,

• 2 foldsNo. 165 Pink,
• 1 fold each No. 120 Baby Blue, No. (100 White if crepe paper blouse is to be made),
• No. 108 Black;
• 1 sheet pink Mat Stock;
• 1 1/2 yds. 1/4"  black satin ribbon;
• 3 yds. 2" pink ribbon;
• snap fasteners;
• white cotton blouse or muslin slip;
• 1 sheet floral design Gift Wrapping Paper;
• paste.

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You may use a white cotton blouse and make a separate skirt or the entire costume may be made of crepe paper sewed to a muslin slip. Make the skirt long enough to come 3" or 4" below the knees after 2" has been turned under and stitched to represent a hem. Use 2 1/2"  yds. for fullness and stitch to 1" wide waistband, at the same time stitching panniers in place.

For panniers, cut a piece of blue crepe 20" wide, 30" long in shape of Fig. E. Turn curved edges under 1" and stitch. Cut flowers from the wrapping paper and paste 6" apart all over the shaped piece. Double through the middle of 22" side and seam. Gather the now straight edge, drawing up to about 8". Make two and sew one to skirt at each side, about 4" from front edge of bodice when it is laced as shown in illustration. Tuck the seamed end in and fold as shown in illustration.

Make bodice of a double thickness of black, Fig. F. Punch holes in front edges and lace with black ribbon. Turn under at back edges and sew snap fasteners in place.

Bo-Peep's hat, Figs. L and M, is like the "Jiffy Hat" shown on page 23.

* detailed instructions for these processes can be found on pages 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of

"45 Easy to Make Costumes and Accessories of Crepe Paper"

Fairy wings, and those for bees and other insects, are made on foundations of wire bent into the correct shape.

Material

• 2 pcs. No.7 Flower Wire;
• Verybest Crepe,1 fold;
• gauze, material
• paste or cement;
• spool wire;
• 2 yds. 1/2" Gift Tying Ribbon.

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Use one 36"  length of wire for each wing (less for a small child). Wrap the wire with a 1/2" wide strip of crepe paper*.

Bend over and fasten ends together for about 3" with spool wire; then bend into correct shape, Fig. E. Cover smoothly, either on one or both sides, with gauze material, crepe paper or cellophane. If cellophane is used, you will need cellophane cement. Trim surplus off closely. Fasten the two wings together with spool wire. Cover the fastening by wrapping with a strip of crepe paper, Fig. F. Bend into correct position and fasten to costume with ribbon as described for angel wings.

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* detailed instructions for these processes can be found on pages 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of

"45 Easy to Make Costumes and Accessories of Crepe Paper"

Material (6-8 yr.) - Verybest Crepe,

• 3 folds No. 100 White;
• 1 pc. each 1/2" silver tinsel, 1/2" white satin Gift Tying Ribbon;
• 1 sheet silver Mat Stock;
• 1 pkg. No. 5 silver Gummed Stars;
• 2 pcs. No.7 Flower Wire;
• 1 spool No. 1. Flower Wire;
• 1 roll clear Cellophane;
• glue;
• hat elastic;
• muslin slip.

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Make darts at waist of the slip for snug fit. Stitch 2 widths of crepe paper together* and cut a 24" to 30" circle for skirt length required.
Slit circle from edge to center. Cut out circle for waist size, then cut pie-shaped piece from each straight edge, Fig. A.

Cut 3" wide strips of crepe paper into. scallops . on one edge,* Fig. B. Gather on the sewing machine and stitch to circular foundation, the first on the outer edge and the others overlapping enough to cover the stitching, the last row 2" from inside edge, Fig. C. Stitch skirt to slip.

Make a plain blouse* of crushed crepe. Sew ruffles like those on the skirt in armholes and finish around neck with silver ribbon. Stick silver stars here and there on blouse and skirt.

Cut crown from silver mat stock, Fig. D. Add silver star at point. Insert hat elastic at ends.

Directions for making Fairy Wings can be found by clicking here.

* detailed instructions for these processes can be found on pages 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of

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Material (8-10 yr.) - Verybest Crepe,

• 2 folds No. 144 Amber,
• 1 fold No. 189 Brown;
• 1 pkg. Dennison Gummed Crepe Paper;
• 1 yd. yellow tarlatan
• 1 yd. 1" yellow ribbon;
• 2 yds. 1/2" brown ribbon;
• 1 sheet gold paper;
• wrapping paper;
• 1 pc. No. 10 Flower Wire;
• paste.

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A plain ruffled dress may be made without a muslin slip foundation. Make plain skirt of amber crepe paper, using 1 1/2yds. for fullness. Add four 4" wide ruffles*, the upper one about 3" below waistline. Finish with a narrow band of crepe paper*.

Sew a tight-fitting bodice* of 2 thicknesses to the skirt. Add yellow ribbon shoulder straps. Fasten with snap fasteners.

Make a foundation of brown crepe paper for the butterfly's body like a slip-over* shaped like Fig. H. The grain should go up and down, so it must be pieced*. Cover with crushed crepe paper*. Turn surplus over and paste to back of foundation. Sew ribbons at waistline to tie in place*.

Make wings of tarlatan with pattern, Fig. J. Fold a 2" wide strip of brown crepe paper like bias tape to 1/2" and stitch over outside edges of wings.

Cut spots from Gummed Crepe, Figs. K and L. Stick back to back on wings. Gather wings and sew to back of body in correct position so that wings may be tied to the arms with narrow ribbon.

Cover 1" wide; 23" long strip firm wrapping paper on both sides with gold paper. Fasten in correct head size. Wrap a 22" piece of wire with a very narrow strip of gold paper*.  Bend in half and sew to front of band. Bend ends into position illustrated.

* detailed instructions for these processes can be found on pages 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of

"45 Easy to Make Costumes and Accessories of Crepe Paper"

Material-Verybest Crepe,

• 1 fold each No. 144 Amber,
• No. 188 Brown,
• No. 150 Red;
• 1 sheet Mat Stock;
• 2/3 yd. 1/2" yellow ribbon;
• paste.

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Make foundation cap of double thickness of amber crepe similar to the foundation for the frog's head, using pieces 161/ deep and slanting
to slightly wider than the head size at bottom. Seam slanting ends. Double and cut out for face, Fig. E. Gather at top, Fig. F.

Cut strips of amber and brown 3" wide into rows of pointed feathers 1" wide, 1 1/2" deep*. Snip on pointed ends, Fig. G. Stitch to foundation
in alternating overlapping rows, using the sewing machine for the first 5 or 6 rows and hand sewing for the remainder. Gather strips slightly at top to allow them to lie smoothly.

Cut beak, Fig. 6, wattles, Fig. 7, and comb, Fig. 8, page 31, from mat stock. Cover comb and wattles with red, beak with brown crepe paper. Cut comb double, paste together and turn tabs out at either side to paste to head. Paste all in place, as shown in the illustration. Tint ends of feathers. with brown crayon or water color paint applied with a very dry brush. Sew ribbon ties in place.

If a complete costume is needed, follow the instructions for the Robin. Vary shape and sizeof wings, tail and colorings as necessary.

* detailed instructions for these processes can be found on pages 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of

"45 Easy to Make Costumes and Accessories of Crepe Paper"

If an entire costume is wanted, cover a sleeping garment with crushed crepe paper*. Follow the general instructions for the Panda Bear, omitting feet and making the legs and arms just as tight as possible yet allowing the garment to be taken off and on.

Material (for head and hands only) - Verybest Crepe

• 1 fold each No. 130 Spring Green,
• No. 135 Emerald Green (3 folds more of eachcolor for complete costume);
• 1 sheet green mat stock;
• 1 sheet black glazed paper;
• metal paper fasteners;
• 2 yds. 1/2" emerald green ribbon;
• spool wire;
• paste

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Make a pattern, Fig. 2, page 31. Cut mat stock. Crease on dotted lines. Cover with crushed green crepe paper*, applying the paste all over the mat stock and pressing the crepe paper down on it firmly. Use dark and light green as illustrated.

Turn surplus over and paste to under side. Overlap at back and fasten with paper fasteners. For eyes, make 2" balls of crepe paper. Cover
with black glazed paper, pasting firmly under neath. Thrust a piece of spool wire across at the bottom, Fig. B. Use the ends to fasten through
the head. Twist to hold. Cover the lower part where eyes are attached with crushed green crepe paper. Paste curved pieces of glazed
paper in position for big wide mouth.

Make a cap foundation of a double thickness of green crepe paper, using pieces 16" wide and correct length for head size*. Double and cut out opening, Fig. C. Paste or stitch around opening. Seam ends together for about 5" at top. Gather at top with needle and thread. Paste into cardboard head at top and down back. Sew ribbon ties in place.

Cut hands from double thickness, stitch around edge, add ribbon ties, Fig. D.

* detailed instructions for these processes can be found on pages 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of

"45 Easy to Make Costumes and Accessories of Crepe Paper"