Pull the elastic tight so that there isn’t any space between the band and your skin. Cut the elastic to this length with no overlap of the ends. This Giving Tree costume is simple to make. You will need a green t-shirt and a green tutu. You can wear green or white leggings. Take a glue gun and glue faux leaves on the shirt and tutu. You will also need a crown made of faux leaves. You will sew along the edge that has the two folds (not yet!). The other edge will have two edges and one fold.

Ponte knit is a mixture of rayon, polyester, and spandex. It is a double knit fabric that has stretch but holds its shape better than other single knit jersey knits. Length Locate a pair of mouse ears for this cute costume. You can use face paint to make your face look like a mouse and then dress in faded and torn overalls. Don’t forget to add the finishing touch – a large cookie, which can be made from cardboard. Leggings are one of the most disputed items of clothing for older women. Some of us over 50 swear by our leggings, while others are appalled by the fact that older women still wear leggings. I say, to each her own. Kids love The Elf on the Shelf! This is a super cute costume idea for a group of teachers, and it is easy to make. Teachers can dress in all red clothing, create a white collar, wear white gloves, a Santa hat, and a white tutu. Bring joy to your students while wearing these magnificent costumes!Now we have to get the elastic into the casing we just made. This can be difficult but with a little bit of time and patience (and the right tool), you will have your elastic in place. Introduce your growing young lady to a world of endless styles and fits with our comprehensive collection of girls’ trousers. Whether you’re looking for relaxed fits that are perfect for their everyday rotation or want some dressier styles to glam up their occasionwear, you’ll find the trendiest styles right here. Perhaps you’re after a new set of school trousers for busy school days – whatever the vibe, we’ve got them covered for all-day comfort and remarkable style. From uber-chic girls’ flared trousers to playful paperbag options – we’ve got gorgeous fits and cuts for girls of all sizes and ages. Looking for effortless overalls? Trust our girls’ dungarees for express dressing without the fuss. Cute and trendy – they’re a doddle to put on and take off.

a flat, wide waistband which DOESN’T roll down doing a “squat test” (but, also: so that you can pull them up to your navel -or up past your ribcage – to prevent them from feeling like they’re digging into right across your stomach lining)

You can also use tulle that is on a six-inch spool. The spooled tulle requires less cutting since it is already the correct width for making a tutu, meaning you will only need to cut the tulle once – to get the right length. This is a terrific DIY costume idea! You can wear anything you choose, but you must make an apple headband. Create this headband with 10 plastic apples, put it on, and you are ready to go read to your students. You will also need some elastic for the waistband (3/4 inch to 1inch in width), some thread (matching in color to your tulle most likely), and, of course, a sewing machine.