How to make a paper bag Indian vest

Creating a sack vest is not rocket science, but there are some steps that must be followed.  The first is to staple the flap on the back side.  To do this, keep the sack flat, and staple the "flap" that creates the sack bottom to one side, as pictured.  Be careful not to staple through both sides of the sack, or it won't open properly for the vest.

Now you are ready to cut the neckline.  Cut through all thicknesses of the bottom edge (including the flap) in a half-moon to create the neckline.

Starting at the bottom opening of the sack, cut straight up the sack all the way to the neckline to create a front opening.

Carefully cut the armholes on each side by starting approximately 1" from the top and cutting a half-moon out of each side. Be very careful  to only cut through the front thickness.  Do not cut through the back flap!

Now it's time to cut some "fringe."  Make short slits along the bottom edge of the back "flap" - and repeat this along the bottom edge of the vest.  You can curl this fringe around a pencil, or you can leave it flat.

If your sack came from a grocery store and has printing, you can cut out pieces of craft or construction paper to glue over this in a decorative pattern.

Now the fun begins.  Let your children decorate the vest with crayons, markers and craft paper.  Each child can individualize his/her vest into a one-of-a-kind work of art.

For fun accessories, create a headband and "feathers" out of craft or construction paper.  String pasta and toasted oat cereal to create a "necklace".  Enjoy!