How to Make a Grasshopper Costume

1. Gather Materials:

- Green fabric (felt or a lightweight polyester blend)

- Wire coat hangers

- Green acrylic paint

- Green pipe cleaners

- Elastic bands

- Craft glue or fabric adhesive

- Scissors

- Ruler

- Marker

- Needle and thread (optional, if you prefer sewing instead of gluing)

2. Prepare the Base Costume:

- Cut two large rectangles from green fabric for the front and back of the costume. The size will depend on the person's height and build, but aim for measurements that cover from neck to knee.

- Sew or glue the front and back pieces together, leaving an opening for the head and armholes on the sides.

3. Make the Grasshopper Head:

- Bend a wire coat hanger into an oval shape. This will form the basic structure for the grasshopper head.

- Wrap green pipe cleaners around the coat hanger to give it a grasshopper-like shape and texture.

- Cut two small circles from green fabric and glue them to the front of the coat hanger to create the grasshopper's eyes.

- Paint black dots on the eyes using acrylic paint.

4. Attach the Head to the Body:

- Fold the top edge of the front costume piece down about an inch and glue or sew it in place.

- Insert the prepared grasshopper head into the opening and glue or stitch it securely to the body.

5. Create Grasshopper Legs:

- Cut two long, thin rectangles from green fabric for each leg.

- Sew or glue the long edges of each rectangle together, creating tubes.

- Attach one end of each leg to the sides of the costume body, positioning them where you want the legs to be.

6. Grasshopper Antennae:

- Bend two wire coat hangers into thin, long triangles, representing the grasshopper's antennae.

- Attach the antennae to the grasshopper head using glue or tape.

7. Add Details:

- Decorate the costume with green pipe cleaners, fabric scraps, or paint to add details like stripes or markings to make it look more like a grasshopper.

8. Wear the Costume:

- Put on the grasshopper costume and complete the look with green face paint or a simple grasshopper mask.

9. Make it Hoppy:

- To add a fun feature to the costume, consider attaching an elastic band to one of the legs and tying it to your ankle. This will allow you to bounce and hop like a grasshopper.

Remember that the specific details and embellishments can be customized to your liking. Be creative and have fun crafting your grasshopper costume!