DIY Tennis Duo Costume: Easy 20-Min Build
Pictured: two tennis players in white.
Time20 minEffortEasy
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All-white outfits, headbands, toy rackets, and a tube of balls. The all-white dress code is the costume. Twenty minutes, easy: white t-shirts and shorts or skirts, white sweatbands, and toy rackets. Everything must be white; one gray sock ruins it.
3 of 6 things covered, counting basics we assume you have.
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Still need:
Tip: add a white wristband on the racket arm and tuck a spare ball in the waistband.
Steps
- Pull the white outfits and sneakers from the closet.
- Dress head to toe in white.
- Tie the sweatband across the forehead.
- Safety: Cut the fabric slowly and keep fingers clear of the scissors.
- Measure the strip around the head first, with a finger of slack.
- Cut the 2-inch strip of white fabric.
- Tie the sweatband around the head, knot at the back.
- Keep it snug enough to stay, loose enough to be comfy.
- Carry the toy tennis rackets.
- Tuck the tube of balls under one arm.
- Optional pro finish: add a white wristband on the racket arm and tuck a spare ball in the waistband.
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Common questions
How do you make a cardboard tennis racket?
Cut an oval with a handle from cardboard, cut out the middle, and weave string or yarn across the opening for the strings. Tape the handle for a grip.
How do you keep the fabric sweatband from slipping?
Tie it with a knot at the back rather than relying on stretch. A knot you can retie stays put through the whole night.
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