Kids Girls Mary Nativity Christmas Fancy Dress Costume

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Plus, if you don't have access to sewing equipment (or you just don't fancy getting out a needle and thread), this DIY Mary Nativity costume is totally no-sew! Punch holes into two of the star points on each card, and tie ribbon from one star to the other, making a sandwich board effect.

Obviously if you’re a whizz with a sewing machine, you could add on additional pieces, like a waist coat over for shepherds, or add an elasticated cinched in waist to make the t-shirt more fitted. If your little angel is honoured with the role of Mary, or your shining star is to be a sheep, here are some sewing-free, stress-free ways of getting simple, yet effective, handmade Nativity costumes recommended by non-crafty mum and teacher, Phoebe Doyle. Again, you can make a simple tunic for these costumes –just use a colourful or velvet fabric for a King or a Wise Man. If you want to add any details or accessories to your tabard, you can stick these on with Wonderweb too, depending on which character your child is playing.

For most Nativity costumes, you can get away with a tabard or a tunic to make up the base of the outfit.

Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with our wide collection of Nativity costumes for adults and kids. As with the sheep, have your child wear the black socks, plimsolls and gloves to represent the donkey’s hooves. To make the neckline: place a plate at the top of the fabric in the centre of the fold and draw around half of the plate to make a semi-circle for the neckline.If you want to add any details or accessories to the dress, you can stick these on with Wonderweb too, though Mary's outfit will usually be quite simple. 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!

If you like, you could stop here with the tabard, but if you want to make it neater then follow the next steps.If you don't have a suitable tea towel, try using a pashmina which can be wrapped around your child's head. 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. To portray Mary, you need a special costume, one that will radiate the gentle courage and beauty of the mother of Jesus. Use a long skirt you have a home, or attach white or blue fabric to the hem of a shorter one – use safety pins if needed. 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.

If you've not got a sewing machine or don't fancy getting your needle and thread out then you can simply use iron-on hemming tape like Wonderweb (also known as Wundaweb) or a glue gun to put your costume together. I do wish you were around then, as your content is fantastic and my little boy looks forward to your daily worksheets. Make a plain or stripy tunic (an old striped duvet cover or baggy t-shirt will do) and tie around the waist with a length of rope or a belt. Don't forget to give your little one a child's doll, swaddled in a blanket or towel, to serve as the baby Jesus!It's a proud moment for any parent and you'll no doubt be excited to see your little one up there on the stage.