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This TabStart page offers a curated collection of websites that explain how to make caterpillar costumes. Whether it is for Halloween or a school play, the resources below present photos and descriptions of caterpillar costumes, and they supply materials lists and easy-to-follow instructions so that you can make the costumes at home. Also, there are pages here that feature DIY costumes for insects such as beetles, lady bugs, and spiders.
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How to Make a Caterpillar Headpiece from Martha Stewart - This costume idea from Martha Stewart is simple, and you can put it together at the last second. The page provides a photo and description of this caterpillar headpiece, and it also provides detailed instructions and a materials list.
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How to Make a Caterpillar Costume for a School Play - In this page from the Instructables website, a reader asks how to make a caterpillar costume that can turn into a butterfly onstage for a play. Crafty readers provide extensive solutions to this interesting problem, and they suggest materials and ways of assembling the costume so that the wings remain hidden.
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Better Homes and Gardens: How to Make a Caterpillar Costume - This entry from the Better Homes and Gardens website explains how you can make a caterpillar costume. There are detailed directions here as well as a printable sheet with a caterpillar pattern.
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How to Make a Caterpillar Costume from Parents Magazine - This page from Parents magazine explains how you can make a caterpillar costume for your child. The author tells you what materials you will need and offers step-by-step instructions.
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DIY Beetle Costume - Take a look at this page from Disney's Family Fun website to find complete instructions for a DIY beetle costume. This costume should only take about an hour to make, and you will be able to find all of the materials at your local craft store.
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How to Make Lady Bug, Butterfly, and Spider Costumes - This page from the Family Corner website is full of ideas for DIY insect costumes. Browse the ideas for the lady bug, butterfly, and spider costumes here. Each costume concept comes with a materials list and instructions.