a flat, wide waistband which DOESN’T roll down doing a “squat test” (but, also: so that you can pull them up to your navel -or up past your ribcage – to prevent them from feeling like they’re digging into right across your stomach lining)

neutral, muted colors (NOT ones covered in cats wearing sunglasses flying UFOs through confetti lol!) Start by making sure you have plenty of fabric. Tulle can be bought on a bolt or on a spool, and since you will need quite a lot, buying it by the bolt at your local fabric store may be your best bet.Because leggings don’t vary much in styling, the thing that differentiates them the most is the fabric. They are generally made of a 4-way stretch knit fabric and contain some sort of stretch agent, like spandex, lycra, or elastane. For this fun costume idea, just pair a pink tutu with pink clothing. You will need to add a unicorn horn on top of your head. You can make your own unicorn horn with a headband and cardboard, or you can use a silver birthday party hat. You can also buy an inexpensive one here.

Use a crochet hook or something just as long and sturdy to scrunch up your tulle along the top by the casing (Think about a pair of sweatpants when the waistband is all scrunched up). HUE Cotton Ultra Legging – wide waistband and a super comfortable cotton/rayon/lycra mix for perfect stretch and texture. Whether you buy your tulle on a bolt or on spools, buy more tulle than you think you will need so that you are sure to have enough. For a shorter skirt, your tulle should be at least 54 inches in width, and for a longer skirt, your tulle will need to be wider. Now we have to get the elastic into the casing we just made. This can be difficult but with a little bit of time and patience (and the right tool), you will have your elastic in place. SATINA High Waisted Leggings – buttery soft and have a super flattering high waist. They are offered in a variety of colors are very affordable.

Fold the entire piece of your tulle in half, width-wise. Then fold it in half again. This will create four layers of tulle. Pin the folded edge in place so when you go to the sewing machine, nothing will move around as you run your fabric through. There is no right or wrong answer to wearing leggings after 50. I think that if you feel comfortable wearing leggings, then by all means wear them. You will sew along the edge that has the two folds (not yet!). The other edge will have two edges and one fold. Ponte knit is a mixture of rayon, polyester, and spandex. It is a double knit fabric that has stretch but holds its shape better than other single knit jersey knits. Length To create this costume, you must locate a long-sleeved shirt and a long skirt. You will need a white apron and a short-sleeved shirt to place over your other clothing. Make sure you use a scarf to cover your head, and you will need to carry a cauldron with you.

Leggings have become a staple item in women’s closets, young and old. Some manufacturers now make them with fabrics like Ponte knit that are more elegant, just as comfortable, and flattering. Make sure you are sewing along the edge of the tulle that you have folded twice and through all four layers of tulle. Tulle on a spool (we know, the rhyming is ridiculous) usually contains about 25 yards of the fabric. Two or three spools of tulle might enough for a child’s size tutu. These Dr. Seuss-inspired costumes are easy to create, especially for a grade-level group of teachers. All you need is colorful t-shirts, tutus, and leggings. You will need to have the t-shirts printed or print your own. Now we are going to create the casing that the elastic band will go into on the tutu. Bring your folded tulle over to your sewing machine and sew a straight line all the way across, about two inches down from the top of the fold.Responsible, Basic Stretch Capri Legging – Achieve comfort and style with these plus-size fitted capri leggings, made from a super-stretch viscose/spandex jersey blend for easy movement and featuring a fold-over elastic waistband and capri length. You can also use tulle that is on a six-inch spool. The spooled tulle requires less cutting since it is already the correct width for making a tutu, meaning you will only need to cut the tulle once – to get the right length. This simple costume is also a very comfortable option to wear. You can easily make this costume by cutting the hem of a Sam I Am t-shirt and adding a classic Dr. Seus hat. It doesn’t get much easier than this! Celebrate Purplicious and Pinkalicious by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann with this adorable friend costume. Find cute purple or pink tutus, wigs, and crowns. Students will love seeing their teacher in this charming costume. Comfortable, versatile, and easy to wear. There are many reasons why we love a good pair of leggings, which is why we've created a range of women's leggings that are as stylish as they are comfy. Leggings For Women

Sixty and Me contributor Jodie Filogomo also thinks that leggings are great and she shows us how You Can Look Great In Your Leggings After 50! Separate all the layers of your tutu using your hands to fluff it up, making it look as full as you want. Add optional decorations, like rhinestones, bows, faux flowers, ribbons, or whatever your heart desires.

If you are a teacher and need book character costume ideas, this list of 30 magnificent ideas will help you choose the perfect costume to celebrate your favorite character. You may even choose to wear this costume to your favorite Halloween costume parties. 1. The Day the Crayons Quit