What you'll need

• 30cm- (12in-) wide craft paper, sturdy wrapping paper or lightweight flexible plastic
• Stapler
• Yarn

Background
Use this basic paper costume to create a knight in armour, scarecrow, bee and bear costumes.

What to do

1. Cut four strips to the needed length. Place the strips in pairs.
2. Staple one pair together along half the length of one side. Staple the other pair along the whole length. Open each pair.
3. Lay the pairs together and staple the sides, leaving room for armholes.
4. Punch rows of corresponding holes across the shoulders and down the front.
5. Lace yarn through the holes and tie to close the shoulders and front.

Variations
To make a pullover top, shorten the strips.
Make a V-neckline by folding under the corners at the neck and stapling.

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