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Create a Christmas Tree Halloween Costume from a Sweatsuit, Pajamas or Leotard

Free directions to convert everyday clothing into a favorite costume.

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Every child looks forward to Christmas morning. Create this simple Christmas tree costume using a green sweat suit so the child can move freely and have the fun of two holidays in one. (Visit Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Christmas Tree Costume for a more elaborate Christmas Tree costume.)

Materials

  • Green sweatsuit, pajamas or dance leotard
  • Unbreakable Christmas tree ornaments
  • Tread to match the costume and hand sewing needle
  • Optional: Battery power Christmas tree lights - (How to create a safe light up costume with battery powered lights)
  • Yellow felt star attached to a headband or hood of the costume.
  • Small Christmas wrapped gifts

Directions
  • Using a hand sewing needle and the thread that matches the sweatsuit (or pajamas or leotard) sew the unbreakable ornaments on the costume
  • Attach the felt star to the hood or head band as a top of the tree.
  • Sew or tape the small presents to the foot area of the body of the costume.
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