How to make a Pilgrim costume?

Pilgrims are such an important part of Thanksgiving that whether you are attending a costume party or need a costume for a school play you will want to think about the Pilgrim. Pilgrims and Native Americans joined in a meal to symbolize the sharing of two nations with the food available. It was a time of piece and celebration. We have information below to help you create a good looking Pilgrim.

Materials Needed:

• Brown fabric
• White fabric
• Black dress shoes
• Silver or gold buckles
• Black hat
• White socks

Instructions:

Step 1: If you have a brown suit at home you can turn it into a pilgrim costume. However if you don’t you can obtain brown fabric and a pattern to create a more authentic pilgrim. The pants should be form fitting, with a loose button down shirt. The shirt does need to have long sleeves, but the pants are not going to be to the ankles. Instead they are just below the knees.

Step 2: To finish the main part of the costume you should add a white collar and white cuffs. The collar should lay flat on the chest and back. Typically you create two panels that are the same, and only tie them together around the neck. A picture or pattern should help you with the collar design.

Step 3: The white socks need to be up under the pants, so they should be calf style.

Step 4: In the next step you need to fashion the Pilgrim style shoes. These should be dress shoes with a gold or silver buckle on the top of each shoe. Glue or a tie will help you get them fixed in place.

Step 5: The last step is creating a round rim hat, with a high top that is wide at the bottom and thinner at the top. Then in the centre of the hat is another buckle. The hat should be black.