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To make a patriotic outfit for a Road race (Moderated by Deepika)
Posted on: 6/29/17 9:38 AM ET
I've signed up to run a three mile road race tonight and found out late last night that it is Patriotic, 4th of July themed. I would like to have some type of patriotic theme outfit or accessory and I don't have much time to make it, as I'm working today. I do however have a Joanns on the ride home from work and about two hours to make something.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thank you!
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thank you!
Posted on: 6/29/17 9:47 AM ET
We run the Peachtree Road Race every July 4th and there are hundreds and hundreds of patriotic costumes. Here are a few that I've seen that would be easy to recreate:
- cape (blue or red) and if enough time, add stars and/or stripes
- you could also make a headband (a la Wonder Woman)
- stars and/or stripes stitched onto a singlet or top
- tutu of red/white/blue tulle
- anything in a patriotic fabric
- in a real pinch, a headband with stars/fireworks
- if it's really warm where you are, make a cape out of strips of red, white and blue fabric so they float in the wind behind you and don't heat you up.
There are loads of photos out there (google "Peachtree Road Race Costumes). Here are a few quick links:
Peachtree Road Race 1
Peachtree Road Race 2
Peachtree Road Race 3
- cape (blue or red) and if enough time, add stars and/or stripes
- you could also make a headband (a la Wonder Woman)
- stars and/or stripes stitched onto a singlet or top
- tutu of red/white/blue tulle
- anything in a patriotic fabric
- in a real pinch, a headband with stars/fireworks
- if it's really warm where you are, make a cape out of strips of red, white and blue fabric so they float in the wind behind you and don't heat you up.
There are loads of photos out there (google "Peachtree Road Race Costumes). Here are a few quick links:
Peachtree Road Race 1
Peachtree Road Race 2
Peachtree Road Race 3
Re: Ill have two hours (posted on 6/29/17 10:02 AM ET)
green mini-toga statue of liberty type drape
Posted on: 6/29/17 10:35 AM ET
LifeofJanine -there are some amazing Peach Tree costumes. I had done a search for July 4th races, but the Peach Tree race has some unique ideas.
Chickenne, I had originally thought about Lady Liberty as well.
Thank you!
Chickenne, I had originally thought about Lady Liberty as well.
Thank you!
Re: Ill have two hours (posted on 6/29/17 10:53 AM ET)
I'm picky about what I run in (I don't even wear my race T-shirts b/c they're not usually wicking enough), but maybe stop at a sporting goods store, too, and see if you can find a new top/shorts inexpensively.
At JA: Fabric paint, stamps, stencils! Get some stars & stripes or a flag (more ambitious) Maybe a mesh knit and wide waistband elastic so you can make a flippy little running skirt?
JA probably also has things like patriotic sunglasses, party headbands, etc.
Actually, skip all of that and go to Party City. You can probably find a bunch of accessories that won't be hard to run in.
Have fun!!
We have a race on the 4th of July (hoping to run the 10k next year), and I'm sorry to say people don't go all out with patriotic regalia. Maybe we should start a trend!!
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At JA: Fabric paint, stamps, stencils! Get some stars & stripes or a flag (more ambitious) Maybe a mesh knit and wide waistband elastic so you can make a flippy little running skirt?
JA probably also has things like patriotic sunglasses, party headbands, etc.
Actually, skip all of that and go to Party City. You can probably find a bunch of accessories that won't be hard to run in.
Have fun!!
We have a race on the 4th of July (hoping to run the 10k next year), and I'm sorry to say people don't go all out with patriotic regalia. Maybe we should start a trend!!
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~Elizabeth in the prairie
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