What age group is this costume for?
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

Estimated time required to make this costume:
time will vary

Difficulty level:
Almost as easy - some sewing

Items you will need: (Hit your return key to start a new line)
brown leotard
brown tights
small American flag
large American flag
white pillow case
Uncle Sam hat
brown face paint
brown yarn
brown construction paper

Instructions:
Sew large American flag on pillow case (for candy bag).
Sew the small American flag on the front of the leotard.
Cut out donkey ears from consruction paper and staple onto hat.
Cut yarn into 3 5" pieces, braid together leaving a poof at the bottom. Attach to back of leotard.
Put tights on, put leotard on,
put hat on.
Hold patriotic bag.
paint child's nose brown
have them go out and have fun

Other information to consider:
Go with child dressed up as elephant.