Working with items such as scissors can be dangerous, so be very careful when you use them. Make sure that you never leave them where smaller children can reach them.

Before starting, cover the work surface with newspaper or an old cloth and make sure that you're wearing an apron or some old clothes. Gather together all the items you'll need and plan your designs carefully before you begin. Draw your designs on paper to experiment, and try out any complicated ideas on some scrap cloth. That way you won't waste any clothes or good material you may need later!

A lot of the things you'll need can be found simply by hunting around at home, but check with an adult before you take anything. Using somebody's best suit to make a pirate costume isn't going to make you very popular! And don't forget to tidy up afterwards!