Creating Pirate Costumes at Home

There are many inventive ways to create Pirate Costumes without having to break the bank account. These costumes can often be created with items that you may have around your home or can borrow from friends. In any good costume, the attention paid to the smaller details will have a great effect on the perception of the viewer. This is why making certain that you have some accessories will ensure that you have created an effective and visually appealing costume. It may also help to look at pictures of the subject in books so that you get a general idea of the subject matter. Books written for children can be especially effective in this area as they often contain many illustrations with detailed features.

The first thing to search for in the closet are some clothes that resemble those that a pirate would wear. Black baggy pants will work well along with a puffy shirt. If you are male, you may be able to ask a female friend for one of these puffy shirts. Vests are often seen on these swarthy seamen along with a pair of well worn or black leather boots. Tuck the pants into the boots to get the ballooning effect that so many pirates seem to sport. While a pirate shaped hat may be harder to come by at home, these can often be purchased for a small expense at costume shops. You can draw or paint a skull and cross bones on the hat to give it more effect.

Eye patches are an important element of all Pirate Costumes and these can be easily fashioned from some black cloth and thread. Simply cut the cloth into the shape of a patch and then thread a band through it so that it can fit comfortably on your head. You may even be able to find somewhat sheer material that can be seen through, so as not to impede your vision. This is important when fashioning a costume for a child or anyone who might crossing streets with traffic. Costume jewelry such as bracelets and earrings are good to wear along with many necklaces that represent the pirate booty.

Another great idea is to obtain a small stuffed parrot and attach it to your shoulder with pins. You can turn and speak to the parrot throughout the night in order to help get into character. You may even want to try your hand at ventriloquism and attempt to get others to believe that the parrot is speaking back to you. The more adventurous may wish to employ a hooked hand or wooden leg. The hand can be accomplish with a cuff and coat hanger covered with foil. The peg leg is more complex but can be made to fit into your knee perfectly. You will have to keep your leg up in order to make this visual gag work and this may become tiring. Creating Pirate Costumes can be a fun experience that can involve the help of the whole family.