DIY gnome costume

A gnome costume is a good solution for a child preparing for a matinee in kindergarten and school.

Stores and websites offer various options for both individual attributes and the complete image. But here problems arise: expensive, unoriginal, does not fit in size.

The best solution is to create your own costume. Any mother can afford this, if you figure it out a little.

We will tell you how to sew a gnome costume for a boy

Making your own costume

Usually boys dress up as gnomes, girls prefer the roles of other magical creatures.

Costume details

This costume includes the following details:

• shirt;
• vest;
• shorts;
• cap;
• knee socks;
• accessories.

These are the things that every child has in their wardrobe.

But for the gnome to look convincing and fabulous, the elements must be made of bright materials. These will have to be sewn.

For this, both regular patterns from the Internet or magazines and special ones designed specifically for a gnome costume are suitable.

Advice. The easiest way is to use a child's things as a template. In this case, the size and parameters will already be taken into account, so there will be no need to make additional calculations.

It is advisable to select colors so that they are combined with each other, but at the same time they are different and bright.

Traditional colors of a gnome costume: red, green, brown.

How to sew a shirt

• You need to take any child’s shirt and attach it to the fabric intended for the costume.
• After this, outline with chalk or a piece of soap, adding a few centimeters on each side to the seams.
• Cut out elements. The lower part should be slightly longer.
• Then both parts are sewn together from the wrong side.
• Since this is just a suit, and not an everyday thing, you shouldn’t waste energy on complex patterns that take into account the collar, cuffs, sleeve shape, and more.
• The neckline should be wide so that the shirt fits comfortably.
• Buttons can be both functional and decorative. But the main thing is that they are large and bright.

How to sew a vest

The vest pattern is made according to the same principle as the shirt, but the fabric should be thicker.

Important! Try to get the size right so that it fits well over the shirt, but doesn't hang down like a bag.

The vest can be made solid or with buttons. But it’s better to use buttons at least as a decorative element.

You can add lacing on the sides. It will add color to the image and allow you to adjust the width to fit the child’s body.

How to sew pants

Shorts combined with knee socks are best for the look of a gnome.. Knee socks will suit any one in the child’s wardrobe.

The shorts are sewn from two identical parts on the same principle as a shirt with a vest. Existing shorts are applied to the fabric and outlined.The two pieces are then cut out and sewn together. Finally, you need to sew an elastic band into the waistband.

Making a cap

You need to measure the child's head, then draw two identical triangles on the fabric. They will become parts of the cap.

Their base should be half the size of the head circumference. But to this size you should add a couple of centimeters for the seam.

The parts are sewn together and an elastic band is added inside so that the cap does not fly off the head.

To complete the look, you can sew a bell on top.

Advice. The cap can be made using colored cardboard. Then it will be fixed in one position

Dwarf Shoes

The easiest option is to take your child’s old shoes, cover them with fabric and colored paper, and add decorative elements.

But you can also create special shoes. You will need a durable fabric, such as felt.

A pattern is made of the sole and two sides in accordance with the size of the child’s foot. These parts are then sewn together and small bells are attached to the toe.

Then you can add various decorative elements.

Decorative elements and attributes for the costume

In addition to bright buttons and bells, additional details will help create the look.

This is, for example, beard, which will be a bunch of thick threads attached to an elastic band. You can weave ribbons, decorative butterflies, and flowers into the threads.

Bag gnome is optional. But just in case, it can also be made and used for its intended purpose. It should look like a bag tied with lace or ribbon, which can be decorated with applique.

You can add a belt to your suit to complete the look. It can be simple monochromatic. Or it may contain some stripes that imitate butterflies or pockets.

Thus, you will get an original festive gnome costume, taking into account the individual characteristics of the child and his wishes.

You will only have to spend money on fabric and decorations. But in general, it will be cheaper than buying a ready-made version, and at the same time more interesting.

Of course, you will have to devote time to work. But this will be a creative process together with the child, in which the whole family participates.