Top 5 fancy dress costumes for kids

I had some
leftover fabric, so
I decided to make fairy wands for my daughters Ava and Layla. First, I cut out butterfly shapes. Then, I sewed them together, leaving a small hole. I stuffed the butterfly, then
put some glue on to the top
of a length of wood, and attached the butterfly. As a finishing touch,
I cut two lengths of material and tied them in a bow at the front of the wand. I think they look magic! Caroline Davies,

My daughter Caitlin, five, needed a costume for number day at school. She wanted to be a domino, so I found an old fluffy jumper and sewed cotton pads and ribbons on to it. Caitlin was thrilled with her costume and after she'd worn it to school, I was able to remove the dotty decorations easily. Amanda-Jane Wyatt, Southampton, Hants

My son Kai, eight, wanted to dress up as The Karate Kid for non-uniform day at school. He already had his outfit, but needed the signature headband. I cut a strip from an old pillowcase and stencilled on the pattern with a pencil before going over it with a black Sharpie pen. Finally, I ironed hemming tape to the edges, then wrapped the band around Kai's forehead. Now all he needs to do is learn how to recreate The Karate Kid's signature move — the crane kick! Carrie Brook, Hull, E Yorks

When my daughter Jorjie, six, wanted to dress up as a golden Lego ninja, I couldn't find a costume to buy — so I made my own. I opened a cardboard box and cut a hole for her head to create a tunic, which I sprayed gold before drawing on the extra details. Then I glued A3 card into a tube to make the head, and added the Lego top using another sheet of card. I drew the eyes on with permanent marker, then cut holes so she could see. She was thrilled, and it was so cheap to make. Jo Griggs, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian

My granddaughter Amber, three, loved my tablecloth. As the cloth was too big for the table anyway, I cut a piece off, cut it into the shape of a small apron, and lined it with an old T-shirt. Finally, I sewed on some apron ties. Amber loves it, and can't wait to help me out in the kitchen. Maureen Colbourne, Ivy Bridge, Devon