Free Directions to Sew Clown Collar and Cuffs for a Clown Costume

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide

These directions for a fluffy clown collar and cuffs give you a great way to transform a simple sweat suit or pajamas into a great clown costume. A costume that transforms pajamas or a sweat suit, saves money because it leaves usable clothing after the holiday.

Materials

• 1" wide ribbon - see step 2 to calculate how much ribbon you will need.
• 1-2 yards of bleached muslin (depends on the size of the clown)
• For color on the edge of the collar and cuff -- Colorful double fold bias tape, or a sewing machine with a dense decorative stitch or a serger
• Quality thread or string and thread (recommended) depending on your method of gathering. (How Ruffles and Gathers are Formed)
• A tape measure
• Scissors
• A sewing machine
• optional: Rotary Cutting Tools are very helpful. for more information visit these links Photo Gallery of Sewing Tools - Rotary Cutting Mats and How to Use Rotary Rulers and Cutters