Robin Bird Halloween Costume to Make

All bird costumes are made in a similar way. The colors, shape of wings, tail, beak and head will have to be varied according to the specie.

A bird costume may be simplified and made as a slip-over. Use a sleeveless blouse and a pair of shorts or a one-piece sleeveless undergarment for the foundation to make either a boy's or girl's costume.

Material (4-8 yr.) - Verybest Crepe

• 4 folds No. 188 Brown,
• 1 fold No. 152 Red;
• 6 pcs. No.15 Flower Wire;
• firm wrapping paper;
• paste;
• black glazed paper;
• 4 yds. 3/4" ribbon;
• metalpaper fasteners;
• foundation garment;
• Scotch tape.

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Cut strips of brown crepe paper 3 1/4" wide into rows of pointed "feathers,"* each section about I" wide, 3 1.2" deep, pointed at the end, snipped on edges, Fig. H. Beginning at the bottom of the pants, sew in overlapping alternating rows, the tips of the first coming below the foundation. Continue until the foundation is entirely covered.

Make darts in the blouse, which should be worn outside the pants, to make a snug fit at the bottom. Cover with rows of feathers the same as on the pants. Use brown for back and sides, with red for the breast.

Cut foundation for tail from wrapping paper, size as indicated on Fig. I. Wire around sides and bottom, attaching the wire with Scotch tape. Cover under side with crushed brown crepe paper,* pasting surplus over on front. Cover outside with rows of feathers similar to those on the body, using longer and wider
separate feathers at the end of tail, Fig. J.

Using pattern K, make wings in same way as tail. Cut a slit as indicated on pattern, Fig. L, overlap and paste before covering with feathers. Sew completed wings to shoulders and back of body as necessary. Sew ribbons to wings so that they may be tied in place, Fig. L.

Make a cap foundation of.a double thickness 5" in front, 7" in back, shaped as Fig. M.  Stitch around bottom and gather with needle and thread at top.* Cut beak, Fig. N, from glazed paper. Stitch or paste to front of cap.
Cut strips of brown 1/2" wide into feathers 2" deep, 3/4" wide. Paste to cap, following contour of head. Begin at back and work to front.

* 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"

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