How to make a Hansel and Gretel Costume for book week.
Recipe
- Two semi enthusiatic children.
- One purple pinafore
- One white school top
- Two pairs of grey school socks
- One white T-shirt
- One pair of pirate pants ( stolen from another costume )
- One pair of holey jeans
- Scissors
- Needle
- Thread
- Small bag or a pocket
- Stones
Instructions
- Cut a few squares out of the old jeans.
- Sew squares onto pinafore and white T-shirt.
- When littlest child decides she wants to be a witch instead, tell her about the hours you spent sewing and the pricked fingers, then send to school as Gretel, but with spare witch costume in bag.
- Voila, two exceedingly cute kids.
You might be wondering how their clothes looks so sparkly clean? Especially those white T-shirts? I can tell you it’s all down to Ariel 3 in 1 pods. They have 3 separate compartments and not only clean, but remove stains and maintain brightness! I would 100% recommend them. They even removed spaghetti bolognese from two white school tops. You can find out more on the Ariel Facebook page.
We were sent the Ariel pods and a T-shirt to test out.
More book posts
Actually Mummy – Costume Ideas for Book Day
Parent Shaped – Celebrate Book Day with all the family
Emma and Three – World book day the reveal
Me and My Shadow – Little Red Riding Hood
Ana Mum Diary – Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe
Here come the Girls – Cat in the Hat
Very cute! A great idea for fancy dress 🙂
They are too sweet! Halloween celebrations at our school next week. Must get on the case! 😀
Oh wow, they are great outfits! And I would have said Gretel looks like she’s got over any idea she had of being a witch!
Ahh they look fab 🙂
your daughter looks much happier about wearing the costume than her brother!! well done Emma they are fab outfits – you are clever i dont think i could do as well x
Aw these are great Emma, and they both look so cute!
how clever are you, i love them x
I love this, so sweet!
It’s official Kara, you rock! your work is alawys so tasteful, honest and friendly! Your blog is welcoming and positive! It’s so great to visit and take a glimpse into your world every now and then! There should be more pro photogs like you with both a fantastic attitude and portfolio xxoo