All you need is a long rectangle of fabric to fashion into a tunic, or you can even cheat and adapt an old pillowcase for little ones! You’ll need: Black leggings or tights, a leotard or t-shirt (yellow/gold if possible), a stick, some card, glue and some glitter paint. Most of the Nativity characters that your child is likely to play are listed below, though some schools may add some more unusual characters! They can wear bright-coloured clothes under the robe, and plimsolls decorated with tinsel and jewel shapes cut from shiny paper. If you're lucky, the school will take care of all the costumes but - more often than not - you'll receive a letter home telling you what part your child has been chosen to play and asking you to bring in a costume.

Thank you for providing a much-needed service for parents and one which really represented good value for money. You'll find superheroes and supervillains, plus Disney princesses and more to help match outfits with your little one.For this, cut out a star shape and paint it with glitter paint, then fasten it onto a stick (like a garden cane cut short). To make a three kings costume you’ll need: a robe (their usual dressing gown may be suitable if it’s dark and plain), some gold card, glitter and shiny paper, glue, tinsel, safety pins, a long plastic necklace, glitter, gold-coloured rope or ribbon, bright clothes, plimsolls. For more information on how we use your personal details please refer to our Privacy Policyand Cookie Policy. However, amongst all the excitement you've probably got the stress of making their Nativity play costume yourself. For a Mary costume, you can make the tabard listed above – just use some blue material or a large blue pillowcase which can be slit at the bottom and sides to make a simple tunic.

Don't forget to complete their ensemble with those all-important fancy dress accessories to put the final touches to their transformation.You may already have a fairy or angel costume at home, or at least a tutu, some fairy wings or a halo or tiara in your dressing-up box. Fold your fabric in half and measure it to check it's the right length and size to fit your child comfortably. If your son is refusing to wear a skirt, they may settle for very baggy trousers with a robe (preferably cream or brown) over the top. While my ideal self is icing cupcakes for the school fair ‘til dawn and sewing quilts for the kids during downtime, quite frankly this recent obsession with all things craft just isn’t me.