How to Make an Inexpensive Ice Skating Costume

An ice skating costume can be expensive. For the beginning ice skater or the frugal family, an inexpensive ice skating costume is simple to make. Here are a few ideas.

Things You'll Need

  • Machine to Add the Stones
  • Leotard
  • Rhinestones, Studs and Gemstones
  • Tulle
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Instructions

    • 1

      Find a leotard. The leotard can be your big sister's old one, a leftover dress up outfit or an inexpensive leotard from a local department store. Choose the color that will show off the gems the best.

    • 2

      Purchase enough tulle, bathing suit material or other material to make a tutu type skirt. Determine the use of the ice skating costume. If it is for ice dancing, a longer skirt will look best. If it is for a practice outfit, keep the skirt short for maximum movement. The fabric can be bought at discount fabric stores or from a low-cost superstore. You can also use leftover fabric from your last costume project.

    • 3

      Attach the skirt to the leotard with needle and thread. A sewing machine could be used. An imperfection in the stitching can be covered up later with decorations.

    • 4

      Purchase or borrow a machine that will attach stones and gems to the costume. For example, Gem Magic is easy to use and inexpensive to purchase.

    • 5

      Create a pattern for the gems and then attach the gems in the correct location.

    • 6

      Add bows and ribbons to the waist to cover where the skirt and the leotard connect.

    • 7

      Add a soft translucent fabric to the arms of the leotard if you want more of a short sleeve on the costume.