DIY Cossack costume for a boy

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Russia is a multinational country with a long history and culture. The customs of each nation are carefully preserved and passed on to young people. Of particular interest is the history and traditions of the Cossacks. This makes the issue of creating a Cossack costume for children's performances relevant.

But buying a costume for a child involved in folk art is not such an easy task. And here the ability to hold a needle in your hands will come to the rescue. Sewing a suit with your own hands is not that difficult. And we will help you with this.

How to sew a Cossack suit for a boy

The work is being carried out in stages.

Preparing to make a Cossack costume

To make a men's suit, you You will need to create a pattern and purchase the necessary materials and tools.

For the pattern you can use the basic drawing, changing it to its size.

You will need fabric in different colors. It is DIt should be a smooth, shiny material: satin or crepe-satin.

Also prepare scissors, thread to match the fabric, tailor's chalk, safety pins, pattern paper and a sewing machine.

Some decorative elements may be useful: satin ribbons, patterned braid.

Reference! Instead of chalk, you can use a bar of soap to transfer the pattern onto the fabric.

Shirt

There are two ways to create a Cossack shirt for an outfit: by decorating a purchased white shirt or by sewing this item.

In the first version, the collar and front part are embroidered with patterned braid.
For the second method, fabric is purchased and the item is sewn independently. You need to take measurements and make adjustments to the base drawing based on them.

Pattern

Completing of the work

Transfer the details to the fabric and cut it out.
Make seams.
Sew on a fastener (zipper or button).
If necessary, decorate the item with decorative trim.

Trousers

This element of the costume can also be created based on a finished item or sewn.

In the first case You will need black trousers and a red satin ribbon. We sew it on the sides of the trousers in the form of a stripe.

To make your own, follow the procedure below.

Purchase fabric and take measurements.
Then make changes to the base drawing.

Pattern

Cut out the necessary parts.
Sew the seams.
Sew on the stripes.

Papakha

This headdress is an integral attribute of this outfit. To make it you will need the following.

For the main part: astrakhan or black fabric. It is better to use velvet or suede.
For the bottom: some red cloth.
Threads to match.

Basic pattern

Cut out the pieces of the hat, pin them together and sew the seams.

Attention! A complement to the men's Cossack costume is a bright blue or red long sash, which is tied around the waist.

Making a Cossack costume for a girl

There is a variation of this costume for girls. In it, pants are replaced with a skirt, and other hats can be used instead of a hat. In particular. A bright scarf or a Ukrainian wreath with ribbons is perfect for this role.

To create it you will need the following materials.

Satin ribbons of different colors.
Artificial flowers.
Wide patterned braid.

Cut the braid to the circumference of your head. Sew it into a ring. Sew flowers on top, and sew ribbons on the sides and back.

Sweater

A Cossack jacket differs from a men's shirt. It can be made from any suitable fabric in bright colors. Wherein It is not necessary to use material of a uniform color.