How Do You Make An Egyptian Costume At Home?
When most people think of Egypt, they picture Cleopatra. You can achieve Cleopatra’s look with a simple costume and a few well-placed accessories. The Egyptian costume includes a long white tunic, beaded headband with straight black shoulder-length hair, a wide jeweled belt, collar and wristbands, and leather sandals. Since cats were important in Egyptian culture, carry a stuffed toy cat as an accessory, or wear a piece of cat jewelry. The costume is elegant and exotic and is sure to turn heads. Step 1 Choose a silky white fabric that drapes nicely for your tunic. Make a sleeveless pattern using an A-line dress that you trace on paper, lengthening it to your ankles. Trace the pattern onto two pieces of white material for the front and back, making a neck hole large enough to fit over your head. Tape two pieces of paper together if necessary to get the length. With right sides together, sew up the sides, leaving about 6 inches open at each ankle. Turn the tunic right side out when you’r
