An easy nun's costume can be made from items already in your closet.
Without scouring the costume shops or slaving over a sewing machine, you can create an authentic nun's costume; you might even find everything you need in your closet. Choose your type of nun outfit you wish to emulate -- they differ in the styles of their outfits and habits -- and make it yourself. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Choose a source image to base the nun's costume on. Nun costumes can differ in the color of their robes and the shape of their habits (head dress).
2. Look for a long black robe. The robe should be about ankle length with long, wide sleeves. A black, brown or blue graduation robe is a nearly an exact match to modern day nun's robes.
3. Use a white long-sleeve turtleneck underneath a large robe or use a mock turtleneck with a bib over top of a slim-fitting robe.
4. Make a habit with a piece of cotton fabric that matches the color of the robe. Hem the edges of a 30 inch by 30 inch piece of the cotton and either sew or glue a 1 inch white trim to one edge. Wear the habit by pinning the white trimmed edge along the hair line and behind the ears; let the rest of the habit to drape down the back.
5. Tie the robe at the waist with a white cotton rope.
6. Wear a rosary or crucifix around the neck.
7. Carry a small bible if you have one handy.
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