Step-by-step instruction
The most recognizable parts of a cowboy costume are the chaps (or chaps), vest and hat. The neckerchief and holster are additional elements and are not included in all looks.
Sewing overlays for jeans (chaps)
These jeans overlays can be made from faux leather or suede.
Cut:
- The fabric is folded 4 times (the front side of the material is inside).
- Jeans are placed on top of the material in an unfolded state (one pant leg and the top of the product will be outlined).
- The jeans are outlined with chalk, +7 cm is added to the outer side seam (of which 1-1.5 cm is for allowances), only allowances are added to the bottom and crotch seams.
- The belt line (top and bottom) and the starting point of the crotch seam are marked separately.
- 10-15 cm is retreated from the beginning of the belt line; point A is placed here.
- Point A is connected to the starting point of the crotch seam.
- 8 cm is laid upward from the top line of the belt, a rectangle is drawn (its width can be any, the average value is 10 cm).
- The material is cut out.
Sewing:
- Four cut blanks are folded in pairs facing inward.
- The crotch seam is stitched.
- Between the two blanks, on the side of the outer side seam, a fringed braid is inserted (it can decorate only the bottom of the chaps or run along the entire length).
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- The side seam is stitched.
- The bottom of the product is turned up by 1-1.5 cm, and a machine stitch is laid.
- The top rectangle (drawn above the waistline) is folded in half and stitched.
- The separate legs are turned right side out.
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They are worn alternately over the jeans and held in place by a belt passed through the loops.
Sewing a vest
The vest, which comes complete with overlays on jeans, looks unusual and extremely attractive.
Steps:
- The children's shirt (T-shirt) and fabric are folded in half, face inward, and the fold lines are aligned.
- The shirt is outlined with chalk, excluding the sleeve area.
- The lower and upper parts of the armhole are connected by a concave semi-oval line.
- Allowances (1-1.5 cm) are added and the material is cut out.
- One cut piece is folded in half (wrong side out).
- From the bottom point of the resulting fold line, 5 cm are laid up and to the left, two points are connected.
- From the top point of the fold line, 10-15 cm are laid down, 5-7 cm to the left, the points are connected.
- The front part is cut into two parts, excess material is cut off.
- The back of the vest is alternately folded with the two front parts, the side and shoulder seams are sewn together.
- All cuts (if necessary) are turned over to the reverse side by 1 cm and stitched.
The vest is ready, all that remains is to decorate it with fringe. To do this, 10 cm are laid down from the shoulder seam. A straight line is drawn through the resulting point, onto which the braid is sewn on top.
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Making a cowboy hat
Real cowboys only wear Stetson hats. If such a headdress is in the wardrobe of a father or grandfather, great; if not, then you will have to try a little and create a unique hat for the young cowboy yourself.
Steps:
- The paper pattern is transferred to the material, allowances of 1-1.5 cm are added, and the fabric is cut out. The result is 4 parts (bottom, crown and two hat brims).
- The parts are duplicated with interlining fabric.
- The brim is folded in half, and darts 2-3 cm deep are drawn on both fold lines. This is necessary so that the brim of the headdress “stands.”
- The darts are cut out and the margins are sewn together by machine.
- The resulting seams are tapped with a heavy object, for example a hammer - this will make them softer - and unraveled.
- The two parts of the fields are folded together (wrong side out) and stitched together, the workpiece is turned inside out.
- The edges of the crown are connected with a sewing line, the seam is tapped, softened and unstitched. The detail is turned on its face.
- A bottom is placed on top of the crown, which is first pinned or manually secured with thread, and only then stitched from the inside using a machine.
- The resulting seam is tapped, softened and unstitched.
- The hat brim is sewn to the bottom of the crown. The resulting seam can also be softened and stitched.
Hat pattern
Making a neck bandana
If the adult family members don’t have a suitable neckerchief in their closet, then you can literally make a children’s bandana for a cowboy costume in just 3 steps. It should not match the color of the vest or pants.
Steps:
- The material is spread on a hard surface.
- The top left edge of the fabric is pulled down until it reaches the bottom edge.
- The resulting triangle of fabric is cut from the main fabric cut.
If the edges of the bandana look sloppy, they can be hemmed by 1 cm. If the neck accessory is large, it can be folded in half and cut along the fold line.
Bring brightness
Not only boys, but also girls like to dress up as cowboys. If you tie a bright-colored satin ribbon to the base of a cowboy headdress, and decorate the vest with a cord that matches it, then such a costume will be ideal for a girl.
A cowboy hat will look completely “girly” if you make it two-layer, where the top layer is satin fabric. Only here you need to take into account that it is no longer paper that is involved in the work, but cardboard.
The pattern used is similar. The only difference is that fabric is previously glued onto the hat parts cut out of cardboard (before attaching them). To do this, coat the cardboard with glue and leave it for a few minutes, giving the glue a chance to set a little.
Then fabric is placed on the cardboard blanks and carefully straightened underneath them to avoid wrinkles.
Approximately 2 cm is retreated from the edge of the patterns and fabric parts are cut out. The allowances made on the material are cut to their corresponding depth. You should get small squares with which the fabric will be glued.
The allowances are folded onto the back side of the parts and fixed there with glue.
For strength, you can apply glue along the fabric allowances themselves. Subsequent steps are similar to the master class presented above.
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Outfit for an adult girl
Regardless of the fact that the time of cowboys is passing, the color scheme always remains at its level.
The use of natural materials and the same natural colors: mustard, brown, beige. The elements of a cowboy outfit are so distinctive and original that they should not be combined with other styles, so jewelry in an ethnic style is suitable for a girl: earrings made of feathers or coins, rings and bone bracelets, a jacket or poncho made of natural wool.
A cowgirl should have a matching hairstyle. Two braids look very beautiful, and in the absence of a hat, intricate hair braiding. And long flowing hair under a hat will also look beautiful.
If a girl has a boyfriend, then after rummaging through his wardrobe, she will definitely find a checkered shirt for herself. By tying it into a knot at the waist and rolling up the sleeves , the first half of the look is already created.
Wearing tight jeans with a wide massive belt will highlight the sophistication and at the same time the strength of a free woman. A white loose skirt instead of trousers will emphasize femininity and, at the same time, rebellion.
A leather vest with fringe on a light linen blouse, as well as on a men's shirt, will look great. A fringe up to half a meter long will suit a woman's look.
It is better to choose a hat for an adult lady in a store. There are many options and styles. Hats are suitable for everyone, without exception, the main thing is to choose the right accessory. The material from which the hat is made may depend on the time of year. In summer, straw is perfect, at other times - felt and leather.
Cowboy boots can instantly make any, even the simplest and most casual outfit, cool, stylish and tied to a special theme. Moreover, today in the world there are a huge number of variations of these same boots: with long toes, rounded tops, with embroidery, sewn fringe, painted, combined from different types of leather.
The image of a girl from the Wild West is ready. Everyone present at the festival will not be able to take their eyes off such a cowgirl.
Additional items
A real cowboy always carries with him either a lasso or a revolver in a holster. And if a child really wants to add toy weapons to his costume, then there is no need to refuse him. You just need to sew a holster from fabric that will be held on the child’s belt (on a loop).
Holster
Steps:
- A sketch of the future holster is drawn by hand on paper and transferred to fabric (see below for inspiration).
- A rectangle with a length of at least 10 cm and a width of at least 5 cm is added to the top of the product.
- The material is cut out.
- The two parts of the holster are folded facing inward and stitched together, leaving the top open.
- The product is turned inside out, the top rectangle is folded in half (on the reverse side) and secured with a stitch.
- You can attach the holster to your belt.
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Sheriff's Star
A sheriff's star and a belt with a massive badge will also help complete the look. But if only leather craft professionals can sew a leather belt at home, then anyone can handle making a star.
Steps:
- A star is drawn on white thick cardboard, and excess material is cut off.
- The star is painted with gold or silver paint.
- The word “Sheriff” is written on top of the figure.
- The star can be sewn to a pocket or glued to any children's badge.
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Features of paper hats
Making a hat from paper or cardboard is not difficult: the material holds its shape well, as befits a real cowboy’s headdress, and the colors of craft sheets or packaging cardboard match the style of the beige-sand outfits of cowboys.
Where can crafts on this topic come in handy?
For children, a paper cowboy hat will come in handy at New Year's parties at school or kindergarten, during home theater productions, or simply for playing cowboys and Indians. Adults can also use a homemade accessory at themed parties or photo shoots.
Examples of ready-made crafts made from paper and cardboard
Cowboy accessory made of craft paper.
Option for girls with ribbons and rhinestones.
Headdress from the Wild West using papercraft technique.
An outfit for the smallest sheriffs made from a plastic plate.
Craft made of thick cardboard, decorated with a matching leather cord.
A simple schematic two-dimensional model on a paper frame.
Headdress made from a cardboard box.
Final image
A cowboy costume, consisting of a vest, jeans overlays, a hat and a neckerchief, practically does not need any additions. But if you really want to, you can apply safe children’s makeup to the child’s face, and give him a frisky “horse” in his hands.
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And lastly: a real cowboy wears only special cowboy boots. But since most children's parties are held indoors, such shoes can be replaced with more comfortable sandals or soft sneakers.
Accessories
What could a cowboy costume look like? Photos of kids in similar outfits are very different. After all, there is room for imagination here. So, special attention should be paid to the baby’s accessories. It is thanks to them that the costume can look original.
- Neckerchief. It can be anything: plain or painted, checkered or striped. The main thing is that it matches the suit. It is also worth pointing out that a scarf can stand out against the background of a suit, being a bright detail that will attract attention to the child.
- A New Year's cowboy costume also requires a pistol and a holster. If everything is clear with a toy weapon, it is easy to find and buy, then most likely you will have to sew a holster yourself. So, for this you need to take black leather. A holster is a simple pocket for a pistol, which may not even have a bottom. It is necessary to sew the fabric on the sides so that the weapon can be comfortably placed in it. This part is attached to the child’s belt with straps specially made for this purpose.
- You also need to put a leather belt in your baby’s pants. This will be not only a detail of clothing, but also an element of costume decoration.
