How to Make a Dragonfly Costume

Dragonflies are beautiful and delicate insects that are often seen flying around in the summer. They are also a popular subject for costumes, and they can be made relatively easily with a few simple materials.

Materials

* Tulle: You will need two different colors of tulle for the wings. One color will be for the top wing, and the other color will be for the bottom wing.

* Ribbon: You will need two different colors of ribbon to match the tulle. One color will be for the wing veins, and the other color will be for the body.

* Pipe cleaners: You will need four pipe cleaners for the wings and two pipe cleaners for the antennae.

* Scissors: You will need a pair of scissors to cut the tulle and the ribbon.

* Needle: You will need a needle to sew the wings together.

* Thread: You will need thread to match the ribbon.

Instructions

1. Cut the tulle. You will need to cut two pieces of tulle for each wing. The pieces should be about 12 inches wide by 18 inches long.

2. Sew the wings together. Sew the two pieces of tulle together along the long edge, using a running stitch. Leave the short edges open.

3. Insert the pipe cleaners. Insert four pipe cleaners into each wing. The pipe cleaners should be inserted along the long edge, between the two pieces of tulle. Space the pipe cleaners evenly.

4. Bend the pipe cleaners. Bend the pipe cleaners to form the wings of the dragonfly. The wings should be about 6 inches long and 4 inches wide.

5. Cut the ribbon. You will need to cut two pieces of ribbon for the wing veins. The pieces should be about 18 inches long.

6. Attach the ribbon. Attach the ribbon to the wings by wrapping it around the pipe cleaners. Use a glue gun or hot glue to secure the ribbon in place.

7. Cut the pipe cleaners for the antennae. Cut two pieces of pipe cleaners to 12 inches long.

8. Bend the pipe cleaners for the antennae. Bend the pipe cleaners into a "U" shape. The antennae should be about 4 inches long.

9. Attach the antennae. Attach the antennae to the head of the costume. Use a glue gun or hot glue to secure the antennae in place.

10. Add any other desired embellishments. You can add any other desired embellishments to your dragonfly costume, such as glitter, sequins, or beads.

Tips

* If you want to make a more realistic dragonfly costume, you can use real dragonfly wings instead of tulle. Dragonfly wings can be found online or at craft stores.

* You can also use different colors of tulle and ribbon to create different types of dragonflies. For example, you could use blue and green tulle to make a blue dragonfly or red and yellow tulle to make a red dragonfly.

* Dragonfly costumes are perfect for Halloween, costume parties, or any other special occasion.