I was able to make this Mermaid costume in four days. I made the rock and the bra with paper. The tail is a fabric triangle that I put on the rock. The top is nude stretch swimwear material to look like skin and the bottom is a stretch metallic to give the appearance of a fish tail.
For the costume I used a simple tee shirt pattern for the top and took it in to be form fitted. Everyone loved this mermaid costume. I do a new costume every year.
Total Spent: $20
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You made this for $20??? That’s amazing I would have thought this would have cost closer to $100. Simply amazing!
hi, could u please provide more instructions as I’d like to have a go at making one. my daughter wants an Ariel costume & I’d love to be able to make her one complete with the rock…are her legs inside the rock? how does it all hold together? much thanks & well done
hi, i really love this costume & would like to have a go at it for my daughter…could you please provide more details such as is she standing inside the rock & if so, how does she sit down in it etc? is it papier mache? thanks if you could help me with any detailed instructions x.
Thank you! At last an original idea! I take it the rock is a crinoline skirt… well done, looks good.