How to Make Gertrude Mcfuzz's Huge Tail in the Seussical

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather your "feathers."

   You should use one or more (or all) of the following:
   Feathers Boas Fabric scraps Ribbon Garland Lace
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   Step 2: Figure out the colors of the "feathers."

   If Gertrude's dress is a warm color such as red, pink, orange or yellow, use those color "feathers" plus white.
   
   If her dress is a cool color such as green, blue or purple, use those color feathers plus white.
   
   If her dress is any other color, consider a costume change. , Fasten with a white ribbon. ,,,, (Without the audience knowing, of course.)
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   Step 3: Put all of the materials together with all ends together

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   Step 4: but just the one end

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   Step 5: like a bouquet.

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   Step 6: Put the tail in a bag.

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   Step 7: Fasten the bag to the INSIDE of Gertrude's costume.

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   Step 8: Put a hole in the costume where the bag is.

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   Step 9: When Gertrude sings about her new tail growing

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    Step 10: Bird Girls will surround her slowly pulling out her tail.

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