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Carrot Costume
Picture your child's head poking out from the hole and then draw where the top tie should be. The top tie will go around the back of the head and tie at the base of the neck. Then, draw the bottom tie that goes under the child's arms and ties behind the back.
Once you've decided where the ties go, you will notice that after you cut away the rest of the material, you have what looks like a crescent moon with a flat top and with two long strips coming from the back of it. Go ahead and cut away the extra fabric.
Sew the bottom seam along the curve until you reach the first tie strap. Next, sew the top part of the carrot, starting at the corner and moving along the straight edge, then down to the tie strap. Then, pull the bottom of the carrot and the top of the carrot inside out so your seams are inside.
It's time to stuff the bottom section of the carrot. Fill it until it is firm enough to hold a shape, but soft enough to mold. You don't want a lot of weight in this costume. Once you've finished stuffing, sew the top of this section up. For added strength, sew a 2-inch strip of leftover material all the way around the top of the lower carrot segment.
The Carrot Fibers:
Carrot fibers are the stringy thread-like lines that run horizontally along the full part of the carrot. Thread your needle with the yarn. Starting at one side of the carrot, stitch a knot and then lay the yarn over the carrot until you are at the other side. Stitch the yarn into the other side, pulling the yarn so it indents the stuffing. Tie this piece off and start again about an inch below it. Stagger your lines so it looks more natural, and leave some yarn hanging from the sides every couple of rows.
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