Modern gnome costume. DIY gnome costume for a boy: simple and complex images. Master class for beginners
Any event in a kindergarten or school is accompanied by a costume concert of children for their parents. The work of creating the image falls on the shoulders of the parents. No need to worry, in fact, all the costumes can be made by yourself with your own hands.
Today's master class is dedicated to a story about how to sew a gnome costume for a boy with your own hands.
DIY gnome costume for a boy: blouse or vest
In order to look like a gnome, you need to be dressed like a gnome. The main attributes when creating a gnome costume for a boy with your own hands are: a cap, a jacket or vest, pants or shorts and shoes. You can also complement the look with leg warmers if you are wearing shorts, a beard and a wide belt on your jacket.
Decide on the color scheme of the entire suit. If the jacket matches the color of the pants, then the cap must be a different color, and if the jacket does not match the color of the pants, then the cap must match the pants. It’s nice to look not only at the costume, but also to note the taste preferences of the person who chose and assembled the fabrics of the entire look as a whole.
A gnome's blouse is usually wrapped and always has buttons and a large belt.
To sew a sweater you will need fabric of one or two colors, thread, measuring tape, and large buttons.
Stage 1
Take measurements for the child and transfer them to the fabric using these patterns.
If it’s difficult for you and you get confused with the measurements, then you can do it easier: put the fabric from which you will sew a blouse on the table and attach to it any purchased blouse of your child that is just the right size for him. Draw an outline from it, and the patterns are ready.
You can mentally divide the jacket into sleeves, front and back body parts. Do not forget that with this method, for each part you need to cut out fabric that has already been folded in half, or, if the parts are from one layer of fabric, in its mirror image.
Stage 2
If you want to see your child wearing not a jacket, but a vest, then do not sew on the sleeves. The scheme for the body remains the same. The parts are sewn together from the inside. The cut edges are processed using an overlocker, then folded in one or two layers and stitched.
Stage 3
For decoration, you can sew a visor onto the shoulder of a vest of a different color. To do this, take the desired fabric, cut out a rectangle measuring 10x15 cm and fold it in half. Sew it to the inside of the fabric with the cut edge so that the folded edge remains hanging over the child's shoulder. Hide all the edges in the seam so that the cuts are not visible.
Stage 4
Sew large buttons on the chest. Tie a belt around your stomach.
DIY gnome costume for a boy: shorts or pants
Now sew your pants or shorts. If you want to sew shorts, then the suit can be complemented with striped knee socks - leg warmers.
Stage 1
Measure your child's waist and leg height from hip to bottom and from groin to bottom. Divide the circumference of the belt in half, since the fabric will be cut and sewn when folded.
Stage 2
Fold the fabric into four layers and transfer the dimensions to the drawing. Make the pattern according to this pattern.
The diagram shows that the design is applied to fabric folded in 4 layers. Next you will have two parts. Sew them together along the top side seams. Next, twist the product so that the seams run in the middle, and the two parts lie on the sides, folded in half.
Stage 3
Sew long edges in the pieces folded in half together. This will be the seam between the legs.
Stage 4
Turn over and stitch the remaining seams at the waistband and legs. You can sew or insert an elastic band into the folded fabric, which will hold the pants at the waist and tighten at the ankle. If the trouser leg is much wider than the leg, then the elastic band, tightening the lower part, will emphasize the pomp of the suit.
If you decide to sew shorts, then they are made according to the same pattern, only shorter in leg length.
DIY gnome costume for a boy: cap
This cap is very easy to make. You will need only two parts: a cone with a rounded bottom and a rectangle. The width of the rectangle is 20-22 cm, the length is equal to the circumference of the head.
Stage 1
Measure your head circumference using a measuring tape. Transfer the resulting dimensions onto the fabric. You choose the length or height of the cap at your own discretion. If you make it very long, the tip can be tied into a knot, as shown in the picture.
Stage 2
Cut and sew the resulting parts together. The crown for the cap can be of different shapes and colors. The contrasting crown looks beautiful and highlights the headdress.
One of the decoration options could be cloves made on it. In this case, sew it on one straight edge and turn the other edge inside out.
It can also be made in two layers, which will give it additional rigidity.
DIY gnome costume for a boy: shoes
Shoes are also an important attribute in a suit. The gnome will not be at all fabulous or complete without beautiful shoes with curved toes and bells at the end. You can make them in several ways using a pattern.
For boots you will need colored felt or thick fabric and thick strong thread. You can use several colors of fabric and make the sole one color and the edges another. You can also make boots one color on the inside and another on the outside. When you put them on your feet and turn out the edges, it will look interesting.
Option 1
For this type of boot you will need to make the following pattern and cut out the parts.
Stage 1
Be sure to measure the length of your child's feet and the height of the instep from heel to ankle and transfer the measurements to the fabric. This is important, because if the baby is not comfortable in these shoes, then he will not feel the joy of the holiday.
Stage 2
Apply a design to the fabric according to the pattern shown above. Cut and sew the resulting parts together. Part A in the picture is the upper part of the boot, and part C is the lower part or sole.
If you want, you can sew the parts together using a sewing machine, or you can sew them by hand. As a rule, the work is done manually using a buttonhole stitch, because it does not require much time and effort.
A buttonhole stitch looks like this and is sewn by hand using a regular needle and thread. It is used to process the cut edges of fabric or paper.
Stage 3
Decorate the shoes with bells or bumbons, which are sewn onto the sharp ends of the toes. You can also sew a satin ribbon bow onto the tongue of the shoe.
Option 2
This image shows the pattern and the final result. You can, just like with the first option, use several colors and types of fabrics.
Stage 1
Measure your child's foot size and leg height.
Stage 2
Draw the details on the fabric according to your measurements and cut them out. Sew them together by hand or using a sewing machine. Decorate with booms, bells and bows as desired.
Any event in a kindergarten or school is accompanied by a costume concert of children for their parents. The work of creating the image falls on the shoulders of the parents. No need to worry, in fact, all the costumes can be made by yourself with your own hands.
Today's master class is dedicated to a story about how to sew a gnome costume for a boy with your own hands.
DIY gnome costume for a boy: blouse or vest
In order to look like a gnome, you need to be dressed like a gnome. The main attributes when creating a gnome costume for a boy with your own hands are: a cap, a jacket or vest, pants or shorts and shoes. You can also complement the look with leg warmers if you are wearing shorts, a beard and a wide belt on your jacket.Decide on the color scheme of the entire suit. If the jacket matches the color of the pants, then the cap must be a different color, and if the jacket does not match the color of the pants, then the cap must match the pants. It’s nice to look not only at the costume, but also to note the taste preferences of the person who chose and assembled the fabrics of the entire look as a whole.
A gnome's blouse is usually wrapped and always has buttons and a large belt.
To sew a sweater you will need fabric of one or two colors, thread, measuring tape, and large buttons.Stage 1
Take measurements for the child and transfer them to the fabric using these patterns.
If it’s difficult for you and you get confused with the measurements, then you can do it easier: put the fabric from which you will sew a blouse on the table and attach to it any purchased blouse of your child that is just the right size for him. Draw an outline from it, and the patterns are ready.
You can mentally divide the jacket into sleeves, front and back body parts. Do not forget that with this method, for each part you need to cut out fabric that has already been folded in half, or, if the parts are from one layer of fabric, in its mirror image.
Stage 2
If you want to see your child wearing not a jacket, but a vest, then do not sew on the sleeves. The scheme for the body remains the same. The parts are sewn together from the inside. The cut edges are processed using an overlocker, then folded in one or two layers and stitched.
Stage 3
For decoration, you can sew a visor onto the shoulder of a vest of a different color. To do this, take the desired fabric, cut a 10x15 cm rectangle out of it and fold it in half. Sew it to the inside of the fabric with the cut edge so that the folded edge remains hanging over the child's shoulder. Hide all the edges in the seam so that the cuts are not visible.
Stage 4
Sew large buttons on the chest. Tie a belt around your stomach.
DIY gnome costume for a boy: shorts or pants
Now sew your pants or shorts. If you want to sew shorts, then the suit can be complemented with striped knee socks - leg warmers.Stage 1
Measure your child's waist and leg height from hip to bottom and from groin to bottom. Divide the circumference of the belt in half, since the fabric will be cut and sewn when folded.
Stage 2
Fold the fabric into four layers and transfer the dimensions to the drawing. Make the pattern according to this pattern.
The diagram shows that the design is applied to fabric folded in 4 layers. Next you will have two parts. Sew them together along the top side seams. Next, twist the product so that the seams run in the middle, and the two parts lie on the sides, folded in half.
Stage 3
Sew long edges in the pieces folded in half together. This will be the seam between the legs.
Stage 4
Turn over and stitch the remaining seams at the waistband and legs. You can sew or insert an elastic band into the folded fabric, which will hold the pants at the waist and tighten at the ankle. If the trouser leg is much wider than the leg, then the elastic band, tightening the lower part, will emphasize the pomp of the suit.
If you decide to sew shorts, then they are made according to the same pattern, only shorter in leg length.
DIY gnome costume for a boy: cap
This cap is very easy to make. You will need only two parts: a cone with a rounded bottom and a rectangle. The width of the rectangle is 20-22 cm, the length is equal to the circumference of the head.
Stage 1
Measure your head circumference using a measuring tape. Transfer the resulting dimensions onto the fabric. You choose the length or height of the cap at your own discretion. If you make it very long, the tip can be tied into a knot, as shown in the picture.
Stage 2
Cut and sew the resulting parts together. The crown for the cap can be of different shapes and colors. The contrasting crown looks beautiful and highlights the headdress.
One of the decoration options could be cloves made on it. In this case, sew it on one straight edge and turn the other edge inside out.
It can also be made in two layers, which will give it additional rigidity.
DIY gnome costume for a boy: shoes
Shoes are also an important attribute in a suit. The gnome will not be at all fabulous or complete without beautiful shoes with curved toes and bells at the end. You can make them in several ways using a pattern.For boots you will need colored felt or thick fabric and thick strong thread. You can use several colors of fabric and make the sole one color and the edges another. You can also make boots one color on the inside and another on the outside. When you put them on your feet and turn out the edges, it will look interesting.
Option 1
For this type of boot you will need to make the following pattern and cut out the parts.
Stage 1
Be sure to measure the length of your child's feet and the height of the instep from heel to ankle and transfer the measurements to the fabric. This is important, because if the baby is not comfortable in these shoes, then he will not feel the joy of the holiday.
Stage 2
Apply a design to the fabric according to the pattern shown above. Cut and sew the resulting parts together. Part A in the picture is the upper part of the shoe, and part C is the lower part or sole.
If you want, you can sew the parts together using a sewing machine, or you can sew them by hand. As a rule, the work is done manually using a buttonhole stitch, because it does not require much time and effort.
A buttonhole stitch looks like this and is sewn by hand using a regular needle and thread. It is used to process the cut edges of fabric or paper.
Stage 3
Decorate the shoes with bells or bumbons, which are sewn onto the sharp ends of the toes. You can also sew a satin ribbon bow onto the tongue of the shoe.
Option 2
This image shows the pattern and the final result. You can, just like with the first option, use several colors and types of fabrics.
Stage 1
Measure your child's foot size and leg height.
Stage 2
Draw the details on the fabric according to your measurements and cut them out. Sew them together by hand or using a sewing machine. Decorate with booms, bells and bows as desired.
The “cheerful gnome” costume is a version of the carnival outfit for the New Year, characterized by its versatility. If you choose the right pattern, it’s easy to create a New Year’s suit for a boy, a guy, or even a little lady.
Children's gnome costume for a boy for the New Year
To sew a gnome shirt, you need to take any shirt from your wardrobe as a sample, attach it to the fabric, trace it, adding at least seven centimeters to each side, except the bottom. It will need to be lengthened by about fifteen centimeters. Be sure to make a large neck so that you can easily put the item on over your head.
Suitable decor is bright patches and trimming the edges with wavy braid. The best fabric options for this shirt are lightweight and stretchy. It is advisable to choose a bright or light color.
Sewing a beautiful vest is easy. To do this you will need dense dark material and thick braid. Instead of a pattern, take a regular shirt, apply it to a dark fabric, outline everything except the sleeves, adding five centimeters. Next, shorten the bottom by about ten centimeters and cut out the neckline.
There should be two such parts - the first will be the back, and the second should be cut in half to create the front. Next, you need to sew three parts. Afterwards, we make four holes along the edges of the front part at the same level and thread the braid through them. The ends can be left in free fall or tied with a bow.
For pantaloons you will need satin fabric of any dark or bright color. Instead of a pattern, you can take sports pants for a sample. We outline them, adding centimeters for width, and shorten them so that the pantaloons are just below the knees. You should cut out two of these parts and sew them together, not forgetting to insert three elastic bands - one on top and two on the ends of the legs.
Well, what would a gnome be without a bright cap! First, measure the head using a thread. Fold it in half, apply it to the fabric, add a couple of centimeters and get the base of the headdress. We draw a triangle with this base on the fabric, create another such detail, sew both triangles and insert an elastic band into the base.
DIY New Year's gnome costume for an adult guy
Why not dress up as a cheerful gnome for the New Year's carnival, especially if your date is actively considering a Snow White costume as an option?!
It will be easier to take a ready-made shirt in a light or bright color. It is advisable that it not be classic. If the sleeves are long, you can roll them up.
The vest is easy to sew from dark fabric, making only three parts: a rectangular back with a neckline and notches for the sleeves, and two front parts, which can be obtained by cutting a part identical to the back in half. Decorations in the form of very large buttons on one side of the vest will look impressive.
It’s easy to sew a cap, but there is the easiest way to get a suitable headdress - buy a Santa Claus hat in the store. If you only managed to find a red one with a white trim and a pom-pom and you don’t want to compete with Santa Claus at the holiday, cut off the white fur trim, buy soft fabric of a different color, cut a strip out of it and sew it on the hat.
With a pompom, everything is simple - cut out a wide ring of paper with a diameter of ten centimeters, wrap a woolen thread around it, trim along the edges and collect the resulting threads with thin braid into a pompom.
You can make gnome pants using any bright fabric and sweatpants. We trace the pants, adding five centimeters, cut out two such parts, cut each one in half lengthwise, sew them together and insert elastic bands into the ends of the legs and into the base.
Children's New Year's gnome costume for girls
A young lady can look charming in this extraordinary outfit if created correctly.
Of course, you can sew a white blouse with short sleeves, but you shouldn’t go through the trouble. Picking up such an item in your wardrobe or buying it in a children's clothing store is a suitable and simple option.
The process of making a vest and cap can be seen in the instructions for creating a suit for a boy and a guy. Now, only the decor and color schemes in a girl’s costume should be different. Suitable colors: blue, red, blue, burgundy, orange, emerald and other rich and bright colors. For decoration, you should use sparkling tinsel, ribbons and lace braid.
It is better to make a skirt from floral fabric or bright polka dot fabric. We measure the waist with an elastic band, tie it and sew a rectangle cut from a suitable fabric to it. If the top seam is not very beautiful, you can hide it with a thick ribbon of contrasting fabric in the form of a belt.
Top. White (blue, yellow, pink, etc.) shirt. On top is a long checkered vest without a fastener, which can be sewn from an old blanket (Fig. 1).
Belt with a big beautiful buckle. Instead, you can attach a large mother’s brooch to your belt or make a buckle yourself. To do this, cover the base cut out of cardboard with foil (it is better to take foil from cigarette packs - it is paper-based and will stick to the cardboard better). Beads, shiny buttons, sequins or rhinestones can then be glued or sewn onto the buckle. Place a large button or rhinestone in the center. You can apply a drawing with a marker (Fig. 2).
Bottom. Pants - just below the knee, wide, plain, preferably made of fairly dense material (colors - blue, red, green, brown, but so that the pants match the color of the vest, cap, knee socks).
On my feet. Socks in bright colors, striped or plain, and shoes (low shoes) decorated with buckles, which can be the same as on the belt, but a little more simply decorated.
On the head. The cap is red, blue, green. It can be sewn or made from old leggings, the sleeves of a knitted sweater or a flannelette sweatshirt (T-shirt). The cap is slightly gathered at the bottom; a weak elastic band can be inserted there (Fig. 3). Pompom - made of threads. The beard and hair protruding from under the cap are artificial (see the chapter “Making wigs...”). The hair is sewn directly to the cap, and the beard is put on with an elastic band.
Makeup. You can add a slight blush to your face with lipstick and even lightly “smudge” your nose.
Props. In the hands of the Dwarf is a wand with a knot. Any twig, previously cleared of various jagged edges, or a stick will be suitable for this purpose. A bundle of light cloth with a small pattern is hung on it. Fill the knot with cotton wool, foam rubber or crumpled newspapers.
A gnome costume is an essential attribute of almost every boy's winter holidays. In photographs it looks bright and colorful. It doesn’t matter so much whether it’s summer or winter cold, you can prepare your outfit for the gala ball in advance.
How to make a gnome costume for a boy?
At matinees in kindergartens, children wear costumes of different characters, but the gnome costume remains universal. If you can purchase or sew this outfit, you will bring your child a lot of joy. After all, you can wear your own suit several times, wait for gifts in it under the tree and take pictures with relatives.
It is better to approach the creation of a gnome costume thoroughly. To do this, read the fairy tale about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with your child and watch cartoons (both Soviet and Disney). Discuss the characters and their costumes with your child. If the child likes any of the characters, then you can add a distinctive detail of the chosen gnome to the image.
- Top of the suit. It is recommended to choose a bright, plain shirt. Cut out and sew the vest from an old checkered plaid.
- There must be a belt with a large buckle. You can take your grandmother’s brooch or make your own buckle from cardboard and foil. Then decorate it with beads or buttons.
- The cap can be sewn with a flap and cotton wool can be inserted into it. For versatility of the headdress, insert an elastic band into the edge. Choose the fabric at home: from a flannelette or a knitted sweater. The main thing in the cap is the bright color. You can decorate the cap with artificial curls made of thread and a beard with an elastic band.
- Make the nose from a piece of foam rubber with a thin elastic band.
- Bottom of the suit. You don’t have to sew it on purpose, but take any ready-made panties. Even a small size will look good if you decorate the item with a ribbon or a bright bow.
- Shoes. Take any shoes, attach cardboard buckles on top of them, into which insert bright bows made of ribbons or crumpled paper.
- A mandatory attribute of a gnome is striped long knee socks.
- Makeup. The little gnome can tint his cheeks and nose with red blush.
- In their hands, gnomes usually carry a stick with a knot. It's easy to make it yourself. First clean the stick and form a knot from fabric and newspapers or cotton wool.
Master class for beginners
You can sew a gnome costume with your own hands from start to finish.
For this you will need: white cotton, satin, chintz or silk fabric, as well as fabrics of other colors (for example, green and red) - velor or satin.
A shirt is cut out and sewn from white fabric; it should be gathered at the cuffs; to do this, take a pattern of a regular model and modify the sleeves. Draw them a little longer than usual by 7 - 10 cm and at the end a little wider.
Approximately 5 cm from the edge of the sleeve, insert an elastic band, making it gather, and frame the cuffs themselves with lace.
Now take the red fabric and cut out the gnome breeches. To do this, fold a piece of fabric in half. Now attach the folded trousers and trace their back and bottom halves alternately. Then stitch first the front halves, then the back halves together, then assemble everything.
A gnome vest is not difficult to make. Take your child's shirt that fits him perfectly. If you remove the sleeves and cut off the bottom, you get a vest. Place the shirt on the fabric and circle the neck and shoulders with soap. Then make your marks at the armhole of the desired length. Remove the shirt, then draw the armhole for the vest. This way, you can sew a vest, even if you don’t know how to work with patterns at all.