Coolest Mummy Costume 7

by K.P.
(Long Beach, CA,)

Mummy Costume

Mummy Costume

I decided to make a mummy costume because I wanted to be something that is typically associated with Halloween, but also something that you don't see very often - especially homemade versions. I've seen many mummy costumes from a package, but never a successful homemade one that also looks flattering. Hence, the idea was born.

Now, to make the costume, my friend and I bought the following materials:
1. White sheets that were easy to rip
2. Lots of tea bags
3. A hot glue gun
4. White clothes to wear underneath (I bought a tube top and skirt, my friend bought thermal pants and a long-sleeved top)

The day before our Halloween party, we put the sheets in the sink, along with at least 15 tea-bags and let them soak overnight. The next morning, we put the browned sheets in the dryer so that they'd be ready to go before our party.

When we came home, we ripped the sheets into shreds, about three to five inches thick. We then put the shreds over the clothes we had bought and glued them on to keep them in place. The glue was hot, but dried very quickly, so as long as it did not touch our skin, it was fine. We then tied pieces to each other, to make it look more realistic. I also cut a few slits, but obviously, that part is optional. Then finally, at the end, we each took a couple shreds and tied them over our arms.

I think it's safe to say, we had best handmade costumes at our party!

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Coolest Mummy Costume 7

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Oct 23, 2008
MUMMY
by: Anonymous

I love it! You ROCKED those outfits!

Oct 23, 2008
Thanks for the great idea
by: Anonymous

I've been searching all over and this is what I'm going to do - thank you so much for the tip!

Oct 27, 2008
CUTE!
by: Anonymous

Very cute! My boyfriend and I have been looking for a cute costume to be together but nothing stands out. This is adorable!

Sep 08, 2009
What did you wear for shoes??
by: Holly

I want to do this but I need to get the whole picture!

Thanks!
Holly

Oct 16, 2009
!!
by: Anonymous

this is amazing and I've been trying to think of the best idea for sticking. the glue gun sounds genius. I am also doing this and u guys look hot in it!!

Oct 31, 2009
!!!!
by: Anonymous

Good Plan Stan!!!

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