World Book Day & Costume Crafts

World Book Day falls on Thursday 4 March 2027, and most costumes get made the week before. This collection is the shortcut: felt sheets for ears, tails and badges, tulle for tutus and fairy wings, washable face paint, cape sewing patterns and mask kits that children can decorate themselves.

No-sew costume ideas

• Tutu: knot 15 cm tulle strips onto an elastic waistband; a 50 m roll makes two.
• Animal ears and tails: stiff felt sheets, a hot glue gun and a headband.
• Superhero or wizard cape: a cape pattern plus 1 m of polycotton, or a fleece blanket and a ribbon tie.
• Face paint: water-based face paint washes off with soap; choose kits labelled for skin.

The same supplies cover Halloween, nativity plays and Easter bonnet parades, so nothing here is single-use. See kids craft safety in the UK for age guidance on glue guns and small parts.