Used child size bee suits?

[katybravery]

Does anyone know where I might be able to source some free, or at least affordable / second hand kiddie-sized (age 7-11) bee suits? It’s for my local primary school: the estimable head teacher wants his kids to know more about bees - wild and cultivated- and a local beek has offered sessions at her nearby hives. But of course, no one has suits and no funds to buy new ones…

 

[JamezF]

There may be something affordable left in Simon The Beekeeper's closing down sale.

James

 

[katybravery]

There may be something affordable left in Simon The Beekeeper's closing down sale.

James

Hmm. Good idea!

 

[Garry R]

Hmm. Good idea!

I got my beesuit this morning from STB - very rapid delivery but my correx sheets no sign yet.

 

[BeeBird]

Does anyone know where I might be able to source some free, or at least affordable / second hand kiddie-sized (age 7-11) bee suits? It’s for my local primary school: the estimable head teacher wants his kids to know more about bees - wild and cultivated- and a local beek has offered sessions at her nearby hives. But of course, no one has suits and no funds to buy new ones…

Hi, I got our grandkids a bee suit each from STB closing down sale, great value at £2 each. Worth a look to see if they have any left.

 

[katybravery]

Hi, I got our grandkids a bee suit each from STB closing down sale, great value at £2 each. Worth a look to see if they have any left.

I did - but they weren’t £2! Gosh that’s amazing. Thanks.

 

[blackcloud]

Is there a fabric source equivalent of skip-dipping?
Its a glorified pair of overalls after all.
If you know someone with a charitable powered sewing machine..........

Or buy child's zip front overalls with the cuffs and heels elasticated and a cheap veil-hat off ebay.
They can then just turn up with wellies and Marigolds.
They can optionally buy the kit off you afterwards to seed the next enterprise.

 

[katybravery]

Is there a fabric source equivalent of skip-dipping?
Its a glorified pair of overalls after all.
If you know someone with a charitable powered sewing machine..........

Or buy child's zip front overalls with the cuffs and heels elasticated and a cheap veil-hat off ebay.
They can then just turn up with wellies and Marigolds.
They can optionally buy the kit off you afterwards to seed the next enterprise.

Thank you - good ideas! I've found some on STB but just buying a few veils would really keep costs down...

 

[BeeBird]

Our granddaughter proudly wearing her £2 STB suit, excellent value

 

[katybravery]

Soooo sweet!