How Do You Make A Greek Spartan Costume?
A Greek Spartan costume is probably not the best choice for a shy man, but you can pull this look off if you don’t mind showing a little skin. Most store-bought Spartan costumes feature burgundy and brown shades but you can choose any color combination you prefer since you are making the costume at home. The most difficult aspect of creating a Greek Spartan costume is making the helmet but you can purchase a helmet to save time, if desired. Purchase two yards of cotton fabric in the desired color for your Spartan cape. Most cotton fabric sold at fabric stores is approximately 42 inches wide which will be sufficient for this costume. Purchase enough fabric to make a rectangle approximately 20 inches by your waist measurement plus eight inches. This fabric is for the wrap of your costume. Spray paint a round trash can lid with gold spray paint to create your shield. Staple the ends of two 10 inch long, one inch wide strips of cloth to the inside of the lid so that you can slip your forea