Now you've made a pirate costume, can you think how you would make other costumes, such as a robot? How could you create the boxy, metallic look that robots always seem to have? (Hint: large empty cardboard boxes from your local supermarket, together with some silver paint, can create a very convincing 'robot' look!)

You can also make simple fancy dress garments from a few odds and ends. Just as an eye patch is most associated with a pirate, so old sacks and rags are linked with mediaeval peasants and beggars. So it's possible to make costumes that people will instantly recognise without spending too much time or effort on them. See how many different costumes you can make using just a few simple props.