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How to Make a Toga With a Sleeve

Togas, the universal attire of the ancient world, have been popular at parties in the modern world for decades. Togas harken back to the days of the Roman Empire, a period in classical antiquity that is widely considered to be influential in the development of Western culture. If you have been invited to a toga party, or if you want to attend a Halloween party with a Roman-themed costume, you may want to make your own toga with a sleeve. Fortunately, this is a fairly easy task .

Things You'll Need

bed sheet
scissors

Instructions

- 1
  Hold the corner of a bed sheet on the top of your left shoulder. Hold it in place using your left hand, your chin, or a clip.
- 2
  Take the other end of the sheet and tuck it in your right arm. Do this so that most of the sheet's fabric hangs beneath your right arm, while some fabric is draped across your chest.
- 3
  Pull the remaining fabric on your right hand side across your back, so that it now hangs to your left. Keep the corner piece of bed sheet on your left shoulder, and the section of bed sheet under your right arm, firmly in place as you do this. Use clips to pin them in place if necessary.
- 4
  Bring the remaining fabric under your left arm by pulling from behind you with your right arm. Keep dragging it right so it is draped under your chest.
- 5
  Find the corner opposite the corner you have resting on your left shoulder. Pull this under your right arm, then pull it across your back.
- 6
  Use a safety pin (or any other clip) to hold the two ends (above your left shoulder and under your right arm) in place.
- 7
  Cut a few inches of fabric off of the left arm to create a simple sleeve. The design of a toga only allows for one sleeve, since it leaves one arm exposed. If you want to cover up the other arm, wear a white t-shirt underneath the toga.

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