how to make a pirate costume prepare for adventure on the high seas by making your very own pirate costume you will need a hat with a wide brim a stapler black or brown drawstring pants an oversized white shirt a wide black or brown belt black or brown boots costume jewelry a hoop earring a stuffed parrot an eye patch and a toy sword optional a red bandanna skip one fold the size in a hot spring so that a creative pointing up front and staple the size of rim in place wear a red bandanna on your head underneath the hat step 2 cut the bottom of the pants legs off just below the knees make the cut as jagged as possible and pour the loose threads to create a tattered look step 3 wear an oversized white shirt with long sleeves and a collar step 4 add a white black or brown belt with a large coal step 5 don't appear at all brown or black boots to wear with a costume step 6 accessorize with costume jewelry a hoop earring a stuffed parrot for your shoulder an eye patch and a sword to give you a pirate costume character did you know in 2008 there are 293 pirate attacks worldwide