The Owners' Manual | Issue 11 | Fall 2017

Jessica Osborne Meriden

A “birthday present” has been my go-to costume since freshman year of college! It’s inexpensive and simple to assemble: Step 1: purchase a giant gift bag and cut out the bottom. Step 2: attach tissue paper so it comes out the top and use ribbon to make straps. Step 3: wear the bag like a dress! The only downside is that it’s difficult to sit in.

Annette Hyland Meriden

Rachael Hyland (pictured) Hartford

What to be for Halloween? How about Tinkerbell & The Pirate! I enjoyed making many costumes for my kids. Nothing award winning or scary. Just one of a kind.