Fairy Princess Costume Pattern
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A fairy princess costume pattern is easy to find and fun to make. Even with a pattern you can always add your own personal touches full of whimsy. Whether you are making a costume for yourself or for a child, half the fun of this project is planning the end result.
Where to Find Fairy Costume Patterns
There are many places to find a fairy princess costume pattern because it is always one of the most popular costume ideas for little girls and adults as well. Fairy costumes range from child-sized costumes that have tulle skirts to more sleek-looking adult costumes. Some costumes come with accessories instructions while others require you buy them separately or make them yourself.
The following costume patterns can be found on the Internet, in fabric stores and at many large retail stores that have a crafts department.
Simplicity
Some patterns you can find on Simplicity's website include:
- Pattern number 2794 for toddlers: includes two fairy costume versions, a ladybug, bumble bee and witch costumes.
- Pattern number 2872 for little girls: Tinkerbell costume variations including a skirted version and one with shorts.
- Pattern number 2875 for young girls, size 7-14: Includes a fairy costume with layered skirt and a bat or devil costume.
- Pattern number 3594 for toddlers: includes a fairy, frog, lion and monkey costumes.
- Pattern number 3675 for adults size 6-20: three elegant costume options – long dress, short dress and one with short pants.
- Pattern number 3680 for little girls, size 3-8: includes a layered skirt fairy costume as well as a pirate, cowgirl and witch.
- Pattern number 3687 for girls size 7-14: fanciful costume ideas including a fairy, Santa Claus, Little Bo Peep, witch and a pirate.
Butterick
The following costume is currently available on the Butterick website:
- Pattern number B4632: includes a fairy costume for little girls as well as Peter Pan and a pirate. The fairy wing instructions are included as well.
McCalls
- Pattern number M5732: one of the most beautiful collections of fairy patterns around is found at McCalls. It is available in kids sizes 3-8 and adult small through extra large. This pattern includes a jumpsuit, short skirt, long skirt, dress, bodice, hat and wings.
- Pattern number M4887: a simple fairy costume in either a short dress or a long dress. Includes instructions for wings. Available in child sizes 2-8.
Free Fairy Princess Costume Pattern Options
The Internet is a great place to find free instructions for costumes. Consider the following sources for free how-to fairy princess costume patterns:
- Autumn Fairy Costume: an easy to make toddler costume
- Family Fun: fancy fairy costume including step-by-step instructions for the wings
- Costumzee provides a wide variety of costume ideas for children, teens and adults
Fairy Costume Accessories
No costume is complete without the required fairy accessories. This includes a wand, beautiful fairy wings and a tiara for those extra special fairies. These items are easily found in many retail stores and they can also be made at home.
If you are considering buying these items, try the following stores for great buys:
- Wal-Mart: buy accessories before Halloween or grab up bargains after this holiday.
- Claires: found in just about every mall all over the world, Claires has the fairy accessories you need. From magic wands to fabulous tiaras, you'll find them here.
- Art of Wings: this store sells the most beautiful and unique wings, fairy crowns and accessories on the web. They also sell their wares at Renaissance festivals around the United States.
- Fairies Fae: wings for every flight of fantasy, for both children and adults.
- Make Your Own Fairy Wings: learn how to make your own cellophane or nylon wings here.
Fairy costumes can be worn just about anywhere, from playing with other little girls to adults wearing them for Renaissance festivals. If you're looking for a versatile costume that can be made unique with your own personal touches, the fairy princess costume is definitely for you.
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