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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Make a Simple Toga Out of a Bedsheet PDF download Download Article Whip up a quick toga costume with items in your home Co-authored by Chloée Ohayon-Crosby and Aimee Payne, MFA

Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Fact Checked

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  • Wrapping a Bedsheet into a Basic Toga
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  • Creating a Sari-Style Toga
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  • Fashioning a Women’s Greek Chiton
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This article was co-authored by Chloée Ohayon-Crosby and by wikiHow staff writer, Aimee Payne, MFA. Chloée Ohayon-Crosby is a Costume Designer and Wardrobe Specialist in Los Angeles, California. With over eight years of experience in fashion consulting, Chloée specializes in personal, film, theater, and commercial styling as well as image consulting and costume design. Chloée has worked as an assistant designer for the distinguished fashion house Chloée and as a freelance stylist with Glamour Italia. Chloée studied Fine/Studio Arts at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and Fashion Design and Merchandising at the world renowned ESMOD École Supérieure des Arts in Paris, France. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 3,873,837 times.

A toga is essential for anyone attending a college fraternity or sorority party or in need of a last-minute costume for Halloween. While a bed sheet is not the ideal fabric for fashioning a toga, it’s easy to find and works in a pinch. We spoke with Costume Designer & Wardrobe Specialist Chloée Ohayon-Crosby to learn how to create the perfect toga with a sheet. This article covers making 2 different styles of toga and one chiton for women who want a more historically accurate costume.

Make a Basic Toga with a Sheet

Hold the corner of a twin bedsheet near your shoulder as you wrap it snugly across your chest and tuck it under your other arm. Continue to wrap the toga around the back of your body. Then, wrap it around your body 1 more time. Tie the corners into a knot over your shoulder.

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Wrapping a Bedsheet into a Basic Toga

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  1. Step 1 Grab the corner of the bed sheet in one hand. 1 Grab the corner of the bed sheet in one hand. Leave about 6-8 inches (15 - 20 cm) of the sheet in one hand to tie the knot with. Hold the bed sheet above either shoulder with the corresponding hand (left hand to left shoulder, right hand to right shoulder, etc.).[1]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Toga out of a Bedsheet 2 Drape the sheet snug across your chest. Then, tuck it under the opposite arm.[2] Wrapping the toga around your chest offers more coverage. Ask a friend to help wrap the toga around you if you have difficulty keeping it up as you go.
    • Alternately, wrap the toga snugly around your waist for a toga that exposes half of your chest. Ohayon-Crosby recommends this method for men wanting to wear a one-sided toga.[3]
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  3. Step 3 Shorten the toga if necessary. 3 Shorten the toga if necessary. If the toga is too long, fold one edge over by about 6 inches (15 cm), and try again. Keep adjusting until you get the right length, which is around the knee area.
  4. Step 4 Wrap the sheet around your body twice. 4 Wrap the sheet around your body twice. Tuck the sheet under the arm you're holding it with. Then, wrap it around the front of your chest over the first wrap. Pass it under the opposite arm and across your back, ending at the back of your shoulder on the same side where you’re holding the corner in the front.[4]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Toga out of a Bedsheet 5 Tie the corners of the bedsheet in a knot over your shoulder. Ohayon-Crosby says to bring the second corner of the sheet up over your back to the corner in your hand.[5] Secure the two ends by tying them in a knot. For a more secure toga, use a brooch or pin.
    • For another neck option, wrap the toga at your chest level from the back. Hold each corner an equal distance from your body, then cross them over each other and tie the ends behind your neck.
    • Ohayon-Crosby recommends securing your toga at the waist to make sure it doesn’t fall.[6] Use a couple of safety pins inside the toga if necessary.[7]
    • Whether you need a Halloween costume or you’re joining a fraternity in a college Greek system, you’re all set to head to the party!
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Creating a Sari-Style Toga

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Toga out of a Bedsheet 1 Wrap the sheet around your waist. Hold the corner of the sheet hip level at your left side, so it covers the front of your body and not the back. Wrap the sheet around your body until it overlaps the first corner by a few inches.[8]
  2. Step 2 Pin the sheet in place to form a snug waistband. 2 Pin the sheet in place to form a snug waistband. If you’re wearing fitted pants with a firm waistband, tuck the edge of the sheet into it all the way around your waist for extra security.[9]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Toga out of a Bedsheet 3 Toss the rest of the sheet over your right shoulder. Allow the sheet to drape in a diagonal arc across your chest. If the sheet trails on the ground behind you, wrap it around your waist one more time before throwing it over your shoulder.[10]
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Fashioning a Women’s Greek Chiton

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  1. Step 1 Decide the length of your toga. 1 Decide the length of your toga. It is recommended to use a twin sheet, though a full sheet also works (especially if you are taller). Fold the sheet lengthwise until it is the desired length of the final dress. For a short toga, fold the sheet in half. For a longer toga, fold down only the top 6” to 1’.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Toga out of a Bedsheet 2 Fold the sheet in half widthwise around your body. One half of the sheet covers the back of your body, and the other half covers the front. Keep the folded-down section at the top near your shoulder on the outside of the chiton.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Toga out of a Bedsheet 3 Join the front and back of the chiton with a pin at each shoulder.[11] Place the pins about 2 feet (60 cm) apart. This gives you enough room for the chiton to drape across your clavicle without falling off your shoulders. Buy fancy pins for the occasion or use safety pins.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Toga out of a Bedsheet 4 Place your arm through the hole. Pinning the sides creates a large armhole where the front of the sheet meets the back. Slip your arm through this hole to put the chiton on.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Toga out of a Bedsheet 5 Secure the waist with a belt. Use a cord, ribbon, or a tight-fitting belt to tie the waist. You will probably need to overlap the open sides a bit before you secure the waist to ensure you don’t expose more skin than you’d like. If you’re concerned about the chiton gaping, whipstitch the edges together before putting it on.[12]
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  • Question How can I make the toga look royal? Community Answer Community Answer Wear a wreath of olive branches on your head and place a gold brooch on the shoulder strap. Add a purple accent and wear strappy sandals. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 34 Helpful 105
  • Question Can I use these techniques to make a toga for a child? Community Answer Community Answer Yes, but you might might want to fold the sheet in half, or use a smaller sheet. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 33 Helpful 102
  • Question I have to look like Athena; how do I make this costume look more like a Greek God? Community Answer Community Answer Wear a wreath of olive branches around your head (Athena invented them). Maybe add a helmet or a chest plate for armor. Adding a shield and spear will help too. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 20 Helpful 46
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  • Use a white twin sheet if possible; this gives the cleanest and most toga-like effect. That said, a patterned sheet adds flair, especially if you want to stand out at your party. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
  • Be sure to pin your toga securely so it doesn’t fall off. If you’re left-handed, wrap the edge of the bed sheet on your right shoulder to make it easier to secure. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
  • Women didn't usually wear togas in Ancient Greece and Rome, but in this case, it’s fine. After all, it's a party, and anachronisms don't matter. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 1
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  • Wear light-coloured undergarments to keep your toga from being too revealing.
  • For little kids, try cutting the sheet shorter or use a towel instead.
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  1. ↑ https://youtu.be/snUNFQwgTI4?t=134
  2. ↑ https://youtu.be/snUNFQwgTI4?t=138
  3. ↑ Chloée Ohayon-Crosby. Costume Designer & Wardrobe Specialist. Expert Interview
  4. ↑ https://youtu.be/snUNFQwgTI4?t=142
  5. ↑ Chloée Ohayon-Crosby. Costume Designer & Wardrobe Specialist. Expert Interview
  6. ↑ Chloée Ohayon-Crosby. Costume Designer & Wardrobe Specialist. Expert Interview
  7. ↑ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/no-costume-grab-sheet-and-rock-toga-180953199/
  8. ↑ https://youtu.be/3CkiiWtoV-Q?t=16
  9. ↑ https://www.hercampus.com/style/3-ways-make-toga-costume-out-white-sheet/
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  2. ↑ https://www.hercampus.com/style/3-ways-make-toga-costume-out-white-sheet
  3. ↑ https://www.hercampus.com/style/3-ways-make-toga-costume-out-white-sheet/

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Chloée Ohayon-Crosby Co-authored by: Chloée Ohayon-Crosby Costume Designer & Wardrobe Specialist This article was co-authored by Chloée Ohayon-Crosby and by wikiHow staff writer, Aimee Payne, MFA. Chloée Ohayon-Crosby is a Costume Designer and Wardrobe Specialist in Los Angeles, California. With over eight years of experience in fashion consulting, Chloée specializes in personal, film, theater, and commercial styling as well as image consulting and costume design. Chloée has worked as an assistant designer for the distinguished fashion house Chloée and as a freelance stylist with Glamour Italia. Chloée studied Fine/Studio Arts at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and Fashion Design and Merchandising at the world renowned ESMOD École Supérieure des Arts in Paris, France. This article has been viewed 3,873,837 times. 3 votes - 93% Co-authors: 113 Updated: November 11, 2025 Views: 3,873,837 Categories: Featured Articles | Historical Costumes Article SummaryX

If you want to make a toga out of a bedsheet, grab the corner of the sheet in one hand, leaving about 6 to 8 inches to tie the knot with. Hold the sheet above your shoulder, then drape it snugly across your chest and tuck it under the opposite arm. Wrap the toga all the way around your body once, then bring it around your back again. Pull the second corner of the toga over your shoulder and tie it to the first corner with a secure knot. You can also secure the two ends with a brooch or pin. Use safety pins inside of the toga to make sure it stays in place. For other toga tying tips, including how to make a sari-style toga or a women's Greek chiton, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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