How do you make an Abraham Lincoln costume?

Answer 1

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1. Find a black suit. Normal black pants work fine. The style of jackets back in the 1860s was long in the back, almost to the knees. Try making one from a historical pattern. Finish off the outfit with a white shirt, beige or gray vest and use a thin piece of long black ribbon for a necktie. Add plain black shoes.

2 2. Get a stovepipe hat, which looks like a top hat, only taller. Be creative and make one out of several sheets of construction paper. Use one sheet for the hat brim; cut a circle out of the middle and take another piece and roll it into a tube. Secure with tape or hot glue. Use the circle cut out for the brim and attach it to the top of the tube then put the top of the hat onto the brim.

3. Purchase a black beard from any costume supply house. Attach it to the face with spirit gum. Trim the beard to look like Abe Lincoln's. Use historical images of Lincoln for reference to get the look just right.

4 4. Keep a stoic look. Abraham Lincoln was never known for his smile.

5 5. Apply a fake mole with a brown makeup pencil to the right cheek near the smile crease.

Answer 2

You can make your own Civil War costume by wearing an officer's uniform with a double set of buttons. Dark navy pants and shirt are recommended with added gold rings around the arms.