Carnation Crepe Paper Costume
Materials Needed (14 year old size):
6 Folds No. 31 Light Blush Pink Crepe Paper
5 Folds No. 32 Medium Blush Pink Crepe Paper
5 Folds No. 33 Dark Blush Pink Crepe Paper
2 Folds No. 35 Cerise Crepe Paper
1 Fold No. 45 Moss Green Crepe Paper
1 1/2 Doz. No. 10 Wire, 1/2Doz. No. 15 Wire
The skirt is made of fringe in two shades of the color selected for the flower. Rows of serrated petals are arranged in pannier effect at the sides. The waist is entirely covered with rows of rounded petals. They may be green or the same color as the rest of the costume. Large petals, wired to hold them in place, are arranged at the back and stand up above the head.
Before making the Carnation Costume you may want to read the Basic Instructions for Making Crepe Paper Costumes and How To Make Slip-Over Costumes
This Costume and MANY others are found in the book: How to Make Crepe Paper Costumes
