If you love mermaids you will want to see this DIY seashell bodice and metallic blue mermaid skirt that make this mermaid costume a winner for kids and adults! Hannah Knight shares her fun DIY video demonstrating how she put this beautiful costume together using blue metallic spandex and an existing skirt used as a guide. The bodice is created using an existing bra, some stretch denim to extend the bodice and some fabric glue.  This is a fun project that can probably be completed in an afternoon if you are comfortable with a sewing machine!

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"A mermaid is a mythical creature that is half woman and half fish. The name comes from 'mer' meaning sea. The male version is called a merman. Although some mermaids are described as monstrous and ugly, they are more usually very beautiful." - Wikipedia

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