How Do You Make A Tooth Fairy Costume?
Few people, if any, have seen the tooth fairy. Therefore, creativity abounds in the individual approach to constructing a “tooth fairy” costume. At our home, fairies always have wings and wear a skirt of tulle, regardless of gender or fairy type. Observing this standard, the costume is relatively simple to craft — the only perceived differences between the tooth fairy and the traditional woodland fairy are the size and shape of wings (shaped after a two- or three-root molar) and, of course, the color of the tutu — a pristine dental white. Wrap elastic around the waist, and tie it so that it fits comfortably on the proposed fairy. Cut the excess elastic off. (For a small child, I have found that an elastic knit hairband works well and is already the right size for a petite 2-3 year old). This elasticized circle will be the waistband of the skirt. Cut the tulle to the right length. Again, the size of the person playing the role of tooth fairy determines the length. Generally, tulle flu
