Published: 17/07/2010 by Pirate Party Ideas

Looking for some swashbuckling fun this birthday party? Let your child pillage the back of your closet for this creative pirate costume.

* Prep Time: Under 1 hour
* Materials: fabric, paints

What you need:
* old black pants
* gold or white blouse
* red scarf
* gold costume jewelry
* bandana
* eye patch
* pirate's hook
* black face paint

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Find a pair of old black pants and fringe the edges with scissors.

2. Tuck in a big gold or white blouse. Tie a red scarf around the pirate's waist and a bandanna around his head.

3. Clip on some gold costume jewelry, then add an eye patch and a pirate's hook (all inexpensive party store finds).

4. Dab on black face paint for a beard and missing-tooth makeup.

5. If you've got a stuffed bird in your toy box, use craft wire to attach it to your pirate's shirtsleeve. Now he's ready to collect his Halloween booty.