Suggested Fabrics

Hawaiian Print

Pareo Halloween Costume

Pareo, lavalava, or sarape are all similar styles of dress for warm climates. They consist of a length of fabric wrapped around the body in different ways. They can be worn alone or with western style dress.

Materials Needed

• Hawaiian print fabric:
  Wahines (females): measure bust X 2 plus 4" = yardage
  Kanes (males): measure hips X 2 plus 4" = yardage
  Example: 30" (bust/waist) X 2 = 60" + 4" = 64" = 1- 2/3 yds. fabric
• Thread to match

* Pre-wash fabric before sewing.

Instructions

1. Trims ends of fabric evenly. Select two (2) corners on same selvage edge & round off using a bowl or plate as template.
2. Finish edges using serger or 1/4-1/4 turn technique.
3. Wrap pareo around yourself, add a lei and instant Halloween costume!

Have a Happy Halloween!

For a more fitted pareo style see Victoria Jones pattern #303, all sizes included.