World Book Day

World Book Day... one of mine and my children's favourite days! As a family we love to dress up and this day as we are all bookworms in the families is the best. But as a parent living in the edge, I don't have money to just buy an outfit. What I do is make them! Yes make them! It's a daunting task for me especially with my limited sewing skills but I enjoy every moment of it especially the joy in the kids face.

My first world book day was 2 years ago for Laksha. Her favourite book at the time was 'The Singing Meaid'. I tried to loook for a reasonable priced mermaid costume but the prices were outrageous. So I decided I'll buy the fabric and get it stitched by a professional. And that's when the shopkeeper gave me the idea to do it myself. The fabrics came just around £6. So with a new found confidence and a bit of imagination, I marched home. Laksha looked a bit worried not sure if I could actually make a mermaid. I wasn't sure myself but confident that I wasn't going to ruin it for her. It took me 3 nights to that costume. My husband laughed at the costume which quiet frankly didn't help but when I start something, I'm determine to finish it. 

On world book day itself, Lucky took one look at costume and immediately hugged me saying it was beautiful. That was enough. 3 night is starting and restarting as well as sweat paid off. But to my surprise, she also won best costume at school. Not to brag but I've won several awards but this one was my proudest moment.and it total, it only costs me £9 ( with the wig!)

Now Mahi's costume tomorrow didn't cost me a thing! I rummaged though clothes that didn't fit anymore and cut out bits from them and stitched it onto the necessary clothing. I'll also be using facepainting instead of buying the props and so £0 was spent! And Mahi's reaction on seeing his costume? Priceless!

So 

Nex time, rummage around your house and you'll definetely have enough to make your costume! And oh do it at little or no cost at all . A costume that your kids will cherish as it's made full of love. So don't tell me I didn't share any tips about making World Book Day less expensive!