Making a spring costume do it yourself

Larisa Lishchuk

A theatrical performance based on the fairy tale “Cippolino” was held in our garden. I got the role of Lemon

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I decided to make a costume from foam rubber
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For this I needed 1 sheet of foam rubber 1cm thick, “Classic” moment glue, 1 m of yellow lining fabric, PVA glue, yellow gouache.

1. On a sheet of foam rubber I measured a rectangle 150cm * 70cm, divided it into five rectangles (30cm * 70cm)

2. I rounded off smaller rectangles on one edge and larger rectangles on the other, because the lemon shape is oblong.

4. For the hat, you need to measure the volume of your head and cut out a rectangle 20-25 cm high. Mark five cm on one side, draw a fence and cut it out.

Glue the tops of the fence and the longitudinal seam together to create a hat like this.

5. To make the hat yellow, you need to take yellow gouache, add PVA glue and water to it (to be honest, I took everything by eye)

and painted the hat with a brush

To decorate the hat, I cut out a tail from brown foamiran and leaves from green foamiran, and drew the veins on the leaves with a felt-tip pen

and sewed them to the hat

6. Painting the “body” with gouache is expensive, so I bought 1m of lining fabric (just enough, I sewed a bag out of it, singed the edges with a lighter so that they wouldn’t fray, inserted an elastic band for the neck that was not long on one edge, and a longer one on the other side so that the legs fit well and put this bag on the foam rubber. First I cut out the holes for the hands on the foam rubber, then, after putting the bag on it, I cut out crosses in the fabric inside the circle for the hands and tucked each of the four pieces inward and glued them on.

7. To decorate from foamiran, I cut out larger leaves and also drew the veins with a felt-tip pen and sewed them on

. This is what happened.

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Creative ideas

Let's discuss how to make a spring costume with your own hands. What should it be like if it is being made, for example, for a child from 5 to 10 years old? Of course, bright, because spring is the time of year when nature awakens, blooms, rejoices, and a feeling of celebration appears in the soul. But the colors should be gentle, soft, and match the mood. Therefore, you should start making a spring costume with your own hands by selecting the appropriate materials. First, you will need corrugated tissue paper, naturally multi-colored. From it you will need to make flowers for a wreath (similar to the wreaths in Ukrainian national costumes). Or buy artificial flowers on flexible wire stems (not plastic ones!) and make a headdress out of them. Secondly, to decorate a spring costume with your own hands, you will need special accessories. These include shiny Christmas tree confetti, artificial small flowers, and “rain” of different shades. And finally, the outfit itself! You can choose something suitable from the clothes you already have at home, for example, a light summer dress made of soft blue, light yellow, green or pink fabric. Or sew it yourself - from muslin, organza, lace. Other types of material are also suitable - chiffon, satin, chintz. The main thing is to follow the rule: to sew a spring suit with your own hands, the material for clothing needs to be airy, light, light, and elegant.

Making a plum costume for a girl with your own hands

The best option is an outfit using a basic dress and a voluminous hat. This option can be produced quickly. A dress with a simple cut will not restrict the child’s movements. The dress should be plum-colored, plain and unadorned. If a young fashionista doesn’t have such a model in her wardrobe, you can sew it yourself. No special sewing skills are required here. It is enough to cut out the details along the contour of any T-shirt and lengthen them in accordance with the height of the child. The whole job consists of making several seams on a sewing machine. It is better to make the dress sleeveless and not too long. If it is cool in kindergarten, choose a lilac or pink knitted sweater under the dress.

On a note! Before you run to the store to buy fabric for a dress, you can look in your own closet. Perhaps there are forgotten curtains or a skirt in matching shades lying there. Why not use them?

The hat is easy to make. For it they take the same fabric that was used for the dress. Cut out a large circle and tie it with an elastic band around the edge. Green leaves are sewn onto the top of the head.

Tools and materials needed to make the costume

To make a plum costume based on a dress and a voluminous hat you will need:

Bright plum colored lining fabric. You can use any fabric, but it’s better to use one that is easy to work with.
Scraps of green fabric for leaves.
Linen elastic.
Purple and green glitter.

Costume elements

The bright plum image includes a dress and a cap. As an addition, use a lilac knitted blouse. Sequins are sewn onto the dress to make the costume more elegant. The hat is decorated with beautiful leaves on the top of the head.

By the way! Small leaves can be sewn onto a girl’s socks or tights. This way the image will be more complete.

Step-by-step execution of the plum costume

Sewing a suit is carried out in several stages.
In order not to be distracted by trifles, it is better to prepare the necessary materials in advance. Cutting parts should be done on a flat surface and with sharp scissors. The entire sewing process consists of the following steps:

Taking measurements. To sew, you need to know the length of the dress and head circumference.
Making a dress pattern. A children's T-shirt is placed on the fabric and a sleeveless outline is cut out. Lengthen the dress from the waist according to your measurements. And be sure to expand.
We wash out the patterns and try them on the child. If everything fits, we sew it at the seams. Don't forget to trim the armholes and hem of the dress. The plum should look neat.
Turn the dress right side out. The bottom can be gathered with elastic to add volume and make the “plum” round.

Important addition! You don't need to tighten it too tightly. The legs should be free. A tight dress is not only uncomfortable for a girl, but will also ride up when she moves.

The final touch is to manually sew on purple sequins. This can be done in different ways: sew all over the dress or decorate the edges with them.
Preparing the hat pattern. Cut out a circle of fabric with a diameter of approximately 30 centimeters. For the hem, leave an additional 2.5 - 3 centimeters. We collect the edges by basting. Let's try on the hat. If everything fits, sew it together and insert the elastic.
Cut out leaves from green pieces of fabric.
Trying the hat on your head. We determine the area that is located on the top of the head. Sew on the leaves.
The leaves on the cap can also be decorated with sparkles.
If desired, you can cut out small leaves from green scraps and sew them along the edge of the socks.

The costume is ready! In such an outfit, the girl is guaranteed to brilliantly perform the role of a plum.

Models and styles: straight

Having sorted out the accessories, let’s start thinking about the styles of the outfit. What should it be like? Here are the options. If the “Spring” carnival costume for a girl is made of muslin, then choose a straight, flowing silhouette. The sleeves are long, reaching to the wrists, and wide. Possibly with fringe. Or sheathe them with a lush “rain”, light green. Do the same with the hem - you will get an imitation of grass, and the spring carnival costume will be sparkling and festive in a New Year's way.

Headdress

The final accessory in creating a carnival costume is a hat. It can be made from residual foam rubber, unnecessary yellow fabric or an old headdress.

Materials:

foam;
takes yellow tones;
gouache or paints;
brush;
scissors;
glue;
sewing meter;
colored paper.

Using a sewing meter, measure the circumference of the child's head. We cut out a rectangle from foam rubber that corresponds to the obtained indicators. We make the top edge zigzag to obtain the desired shape of the product.

Using glue, connect the edges and let them dry completely. Carefully paint the resulting cap with gouache.

Attention!
To ensure that the paint lies evenly on the foam rubber, it is recommended to dilute gouache, a small amount of water and PVA glue.

After dyeing, leave the headdress until completely dry. The top can be decorated with several small leaves. We also decorate the finished beret or light hat with greenery.

The suit is ready.

Models and styles: gathered, curvy

You can come up with another way: a fluffy, several-tiered skirt, gathered at the waist (like a ballerina’s tutu). Fitted bodice and puffed sleeves with frills. On the sleeves, embroider with confetti sparkles - flowers. Cover the bodice with artificial small flowers of different shades. Place pieces of green rain between them. Then work on the skirt. Decorate it in the same way, trying to make the outfit, as a whole, look harmonious and not tacky. Although, if you are making a spring costume with your own hands (photos are attached), for example, for a kindergarten, then brightness will not hurt! Choose from chiffon, lace, guipure, silk or satin materials.

How to make an orange costume

The simplest option, which does not require any investment of effort or time, is to simply buy your child bright orange clothes. This option also has a right to exist, however, it can be made more interesting, for example, by adding makeup. It is enough to draw a white circle on the tip of the nose, draw straight white lines from it in different directions and color the “lobes” orange - and the image will become much more complete. Or you can cut out a circle on a large piece of cardboard (for example, on an old box) about the size of a child's torso or a little smaller, and color it like half an orange. After this, secure it around the neck and waist with ribbons. You can also make a second circle of the same size, color it orange and place it on your back, connecting it to the “half” with straps over your shoulders. The next option will require a large piece of orange fabric and white paint or white ribbons. A circle is cut out of fabric, the radius of which is approximately equal to the length of the child’s torso.
A hole for the head is cut in the middle and white stripes are sewn or drawn from it to the edges, separating the “lobules”. It turns out something like a poncho. For the arms, you can either make two side slits from bottom to top, or make regular round cuts. If you put an elastic band along the bottom of such a poncho and pull it up to the waist, the orange will turn out “pot-bellied.”

ATTENTION! To create volume, many parents place foam rubber under their child’s clothes. If the event lasts a long time, we do not recommend doing this to avoid overheating!

Spring in a sundress

Spring is often compared to a young girl. According to ancient Russian traditions, she wanders through the fields and forests in her elegant sundress, and in each trail a blade of grass or a flower grows. So you are invited to make this version of the costume. You need a white shirt or blouse with long puffy sleeves, at the cuffs. Choose the cut of the sundress according to your taste: straight, flared, with a yoke. Satin is a very good material; satin and silk are suitable, but preferably one-color. Cover with elegant ribbons or “rain”. Place a wreath with ribbons on your head. You will be able to make an excellent “Spring” carnival costume with your own hands. Or replace the wreath with a silk scarf. Such an accessory will also be quite appropriate and will fit into the folk color of the outfit. Moreover, sewn flowers will not allow the image of spring to be confused with any other carnival image.

How to decorate

Once the dress is ready, start decorating it. First, you need to note that the main decor will be placed. Attach one flower and see how it will look in the overall composition.

Also try to evaluate your efforts, whether you will have time to complete everything within the specified time frame. You can choose the option with one large flower. A large number of small flowers will also look beautiful.

As already mentioned, making your own decor is not difficult. There are also ready-made options on sale, and you can use them.

It all depends on the amount of free time. You can embroider the suit with braid or ribbons made of satin fabric.

The basis of the decor should consist of floral and plant themes. Therefore, it is appropriate to build a wreath or an original decoration on the girl’s head. Give preference to delicate spring flowers, because bright colors are appropriate for summer.

To create a delicate look, create a wreath of translucent flowers made from chiffon. Lush organza rosebuds will look beautiful. As already mentioned, the suit can be complemented with a headband.

Just wrap a regular headband, bought in a store, with ribbon and glue various flowers to it.

Pay special attention to the selection of shoes. It is best to wear felt boots in pastel colors on a girl. As an alternative, use regular UGG boots.

If there are no similar models in the house, you can use any winter shoes. Fortunately, it is all low-speed, so the girl will be comfortable. If possible, buy special boots made of felt, which are complemented with original patterns.

Fairy spring

A spring suit consisting of a white chintz blouse will also help create a feeling of freshness and lightness, touching and tenderness. The skirt and cape should be made of velor the color of a young apple. Embroider them with flowers - it will remind you of a colorful spring meadow. Make a red wreath on your head. The greenery of the suit will remind you of the first grass and sticky fragrant leaves that have just blossomed from the buds. And the color red is associated with the popular saying that spring is red, that is, beautiful. The costume will be spectacular, colorful, simply chic!

Interesting ideas and wonderful implementations for you!

Completing the spring look - applying makeup

To complete the spring look for a girl with your own hands, you need beautiful makeup in soft colors. Try to draw flower designs on the girl's face. To do this, use yellow, green, pink or blue shades.

It is better to use face painting, because it is easy to wash off. At the same time, it does not provoke allergies or irritation. If you plan to draw patterns yourself, practice on paper first. You can be inspired by the finished images below.

You can also purchase ready-made stencils. They are inexpensive and can be removed with regular makeup remover.

You can also refuse face painting and give the girl simple bright makeup. Focus on the blush. Eyes and lips should be neutral.

A distinctive feature of the Maslenitsa symbol is its bright blush. For rich makeup, first apply light powder to your face, which will allow you to maintain a uniform complexion even in the bitter cold. Then highlight the cheekbone area with blush.

If the image for folk festivals is planned to be memorable and toy-like, use red paint. Use it to draw bright circles on the cheeks.

Wardrobe Tsumami Kanzashi Sewing Spring Ribbons Soutache braid cord Fabric

Good day, residents of SM! Today I come to you with my great work. “Spring” costume for my friend’s granddaughter. Galya came to me and said, only you can handle it, I need a spring suit and that everything is in flowers and a wreath is a must. So, I sat down to work for a week, and here is our beautiful Lesana. And below I will tell you a little and show you how this costume was created.

. about the wreath. At first we wanted to make it only from dandelions, but then we decided that more flowers were needed.

This bunch (10 pieces)))) of dandelions from ribbon looks really good, I spent about three days making them, the process is tedious and time-consuming, the rest was all sewn and glued together in one go

chose the shape of daisies, which later with sharp tips settled on the dress

Dress. This photo shows the dress assembled for fitting. the bodice of the dress is open-shouldered, the “swing” collar has a crossbar inserted into the raised seams, the sun skirt is slightly gathered at the waist, the petticoat is made of lining fabric with sewn-on tulle flounces (unfortunately there is no photo).

Master class on making a Lemon costume

Larisa Lishchuk

Master class on making a Lemon costume

A theatrical performance based on the fairy tale “Cippolino” was held in our garden. I got the role of Lemon . I decided to make a costume from foam rubber .

For this I needed 1 sheet of foam rubber 1cm thick, “Classic” moment glue, 1 m of yellow lining fabric, PVA glue, yellow gouache.

1. On a sheet of foam rubber I measured a rectangle 150cm * 70cm, divided it into five rectangles (30cm * 70cm)

2. I rounded off smaller rectangles on one edge and larger rectangles on the other, because the lemon shape is oblong.

3. Next, cut out the excess and glue together the elements at the top and bottom with Moment “Classic” glue, after which we glue the seam along the body. As a result, we got such a torso.

4. For the hat, you need to measure the volume of your head and cut out a rectangle 20-25 cm high. Mark five cm on one side, draw a fence and cut it out.

Types of pirates

If you are wondering how to make a pirate costume for your child, then first you need to decide which type of pirate is closer to your son: a conqueror of the seas in a vest and bandana or a dandy pirate in a snow-white blouse and cocked hat. Both of them wear a vest and are girded with a wide sash, into which a pirate sword is inserted, like into a scabbard.

Pants should be loose, possibly shortened, then they are complemented with high boots or leg warmers and boots.

Spy costumes

There are several options that you can take note of when organizing or going to a spy party:

Buy a ready-made costume on the Internet or a specialized masquerade costume store.

Try to imagine it yourself.

Naturally, we will not tell you where and how to order a costume, so below we will give recommendations on how to create the image of a real spy.

Main colors: black, dark blue, white. Classic police color options are possible, because where there are spies, there are police. Also, the color combination of prisoners “black and white horizontal stripes” will be in theme, because bad spies can end up straight behind bars.

Basic accessories for the costume: handcuffs, black glasses, flashlight, black head stocking, cartridges, cartridge magazine, walkie-talkie, headphones, gloves, watch.

Images : catwoman, a girl in a tight latex suit, a policeman, a prisoner, a judge, a gadget inspector (a cartoon character from the FoxKids children's channel), a young man in black (you can copy Will Smith's costume from the famous film "Men in Black"), etc. .d.

The party scenario can be represented as follows:

1. Gathering guests at the appointed time.

2. Inviting guests to the festive hall, conducting a short tour of the main areas.

3. Buffet, at the same time you can work in the photo zone with a photographer.

4. Competition program.

5. Desserts. Sweet table. Cocktail break.

4.6. Mass games (cards, mafia).

Imagine, have fun and get positive emotions even at the stage of organizing the party!

Characteristics of a pirate costume

What are the distinctive features of this character?

Vest (blouse)
Vest
Breeches
Gaiters
Boots (over-the-knee boots)
Bandana (cocked hat)
Belt-sash
Weapons: revolvers, curved sword, hook.

How to make an orange costume

ATTENTION! To create volume, many parents place foam rubber under their child’s clothes. If the event lasts a long time, we do not recommend doing this to avoid overheating!