Edith Head "costumed" Hollywood for years, winning several
Oscars in the process. My husband, Wade, jokingly calls me the
"Edith Head of home schooling" since our costume closet bulges.
But the Oscars I seek are imagination unlocked and memories
created. Children love to dress up and dramatize. What a fun way
to reinforce what you are studying! Out of necessity, our
family's costume items must be low-budget, easy or no-sew, and
serve a multitude of purposes. Four basics in a well-stocked
repertoire are: - the tunic, - a gray sweat suit, - a linen,
wool, or velvet women's jacket, - and a prairie skirt. Tunic
Time. The standard tunic spans millions of costume needs and
historical periods and is easy to make. Use cotton fabric in
brown, burgundy, purple, or striped that is 36 inches wide for
very young children or 56 inches wide for older children (Fig.
1). Measure the height of the child from neck to toe. Double
that measurement and add 12 to 16 inches for hem and "growing
room." Hem the two ends. Fold the fabr