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DIY Princess in Black Costume

My first-grade-aged daughter has a one track mind these days. There is only one superhero she is good enough to emulate: the Princess in Black! This monster-fighting princess is definitely one of our must read favorite characters. Using my basic sewing skills and online tutorials, I created a perfect ninja princess costume for her! Our Princess in Black costume is her favorite: it’s perfect for reading time together, but also for creative imaginative play.
My daughter loves dressing up as the ninja princess, the Princess in Black. Here's how we made our DIY princess in black costume, as inspired by Shannon Hale's early chapter books.
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