Do it Yourself Indian Clothing for Girls
- 1). Measure the child from her shoulders to just below her shins. Multiply that number for the length of material needed. Measure her back from one mid-bicep to the other mid-bicep, across the shoulders. This is the width of the material needed. Measure the diameter of the top of the child's head. Keep this measurement for Step 3.
- 2). Using your length and width measurements from Step 1, purchase a piece of brown fake suede or felt. Cut away any excess to match the measurement needed.
- 3). Fold the material in half, short ends together. Cut a line in the center of the fold as long as the diameter of the child's head. Cut shallow, half-moon shapes on either side of the cut to form the head opening. This opening may need to be enlarged for easier access after the child tries on the smock.
- 4). Dress the child in a brown leotard. Place the fabric over the child's head. Wrap the sides of the material around her body and close with a brown belt.
- 5). Cut thin strips about 3 inches long from the bottom of the material upward. Cut the same size strips at the shoulder/arm area. The strips form fringe.
- 6). Slide the beads onto most or all of the fringe strips. Tie the fabric in knots below the beads to secure them.