Children love to dress up, whether they are going to a birthday party or a carnival, or whether they simply want to amuse themselves for an afternoon. However, hiring and buying costumes for fancy dress can be expensive. This text contains ideas for making and putting together a whole range of costumes from recycled sheets, old clothes and things from around the home. It provides ideas for costumes for a number of occasions, for children of all ages. Each chapter has a different theme, from Circus Clowns and Cowboys and Indians to special occasions such as Halloween and Christmas, and gives templates and clear step-by-step instructions on how to make the costumes as well as ideas for accessories and props. There are also ideas for party games.