As a mother of two young children, designer Emma Hardy knows all about unexpected costume requests. Here she presents a collection of 35 fun outfits to make for any occasion that are sure to be a hit with kids and please parents, too, as all tHe designs are so easy to follow. Discover a whole host of great costumes spread out over five chapters, starring with Animals and Insects, wich is packed full of ideas for wild ones, including a lion, lamb, and butterfly. Next up is Adventures, complete wih projects for a swashbuckling pirate, astronaut, and knight in shining armor , while Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes has pretty outfits for a fairy princess, angel, and even a gingerbread man. Costume Classics has traditional ideas for a robot, cowboy, nurse and wizard, or try the witch, pumpkin, or Frankenstein costumes for Halloween high jinks. The 35 projects include easy pieces that can be made in no time and require no previous crafting knowledge, plus advanced outfits for those with more experience. The step-by-step instructions guide you all the way, amd tne techniques section offers advice on all the elements needed to put together a great costume for an occasion to remember.