How to sew a gnome costume with your own hands

New Year costumes for children's matinees can be sewn by yourself. Of course, for this you will need some spare time, bright colors that can be altered, or small pieces of new fabric, accessories, a sewing machine and, of course, at least some cut and sewing skills.

The process of creating a costume does not take you much time, and the baby will be very interesting and useful to observe your creative work and help in performing simple operations. The carnival outfit you invented and sewn with your own handwriting will be unique and more interesting than what was purchased in the store (there will surely be some children from your group or your class).

Since you are going to sew on your own, you should not choose something very complicated: problems can arise in the course of the work. In addition, the costume should be interesting and convenient for the child.

Let's, for example, consider how to sew a gnome costume - a popular fairy-tale character, which the child probably knows from books he has read.

As the dwarf looks, you, of course, remember. First of all, think about what details of the costume can be borrowed from the wardrobe of the child in the finished form.

Making a gnome suit with your own hands, you can use an existing bright shirt, one-colored or with a cheerful pattern. It will be good, if you canvas the edges of the collar and the cuffs with prikaborennymi lace.

To make a gnome costume, you will have to find a short little zest, preferably bright, or sew it yourself. Its pattern is extremely simple, you do not need much fabric for such a product. Treat the edges of the product with a contrasting bent or ribbon. To decorate the waistcoat, use applique, bright buttons, patch pockets.

To make a beautiful gnome costume, breeches below the knee will be needed. It's also easy to make them yourself. Perhaps, something suitable will be found in the wardrobe of the child. In extreme cases, shorten the pretty color of the trousers, from which the child just grew. Lower the breeches and also lace them. The basis for the New Year's dress is ready.

Now add some details that will help create a recognizable gnome costume. Photo can be seen in your favorite children's book. You will notice that the obligatory attribute of the attire is the cap. Open it from the back and transfer your sweater, which still looks good, but has already become small (or from a new fabric). Sleeves from the same sweater turn into leggings. Shoes to be worn by the child, decorate with shiny bows.

And still the present dwarf must necessarily have a white beard, such there is in the store of children's toys. It is inexpensive, and later it can be used to create other carnival costumes. You can make a beard on a gnome suit yourself. You just need to find a strip of white artificial fur, about 10 cm wide. First measure out the required length, then attach the resulting beard to the hood.

Now the suit is completely ready. From the remains of fabric of different colors, sew a child a bag or a backpack. As you can see, to create a carnival costume will take quite a bit of time and your ability to show creativity and fantasy.