DIY costume of the immortal Koshchei

This colorful character is one of the main villains of Russian folklore. Not a single New Year's holiday is complete without his participation. But, unfortunately, finding and buying it in a store is not such an easy task. But don’t despair, you can make this little thing with your own hands. Below we will explain in detail what you will need for this and describe the creative process.

DIY costume of Koshchei the Immortal

First, you need to decide on the appearance. Typically, the appearance of this fairy-tale villain has several characteristic features:

• External darkness. This factor is achieved by using black clothing;
• Ominous coloring. For this effect, the clothing must contain an image of the bones of a human skeleton. It would not be superfluous to use a mask or appropriate makeup;
• A cloak or robe with an uneven bottom edge. In some ways, this character is a Russian analogy of the most famous vampire - Dracula, and what is a vampire without a cloak;
• Crown.Koschey is the ruler of all evil forces, so the crown will not be superfluous.

Another item emphasizing his status could be a curved (wavy) sword and an egg-shaped amulet on a thick chain. There are several options for constructing this outfit:

• Use ready-made clothes as a base;
• Buy fabric and sew a suit using sample patterns.

Each method has its positive sides. The first one allows you to get an outfit in a short time, and the second one looks more harmonious and allows you to get the perfect ensemble.

Recommendations for making the costume of Koshchei the Immortal

The easiest way is to use available black tights and a turtleneck. Skeleton parts are attached to these things. This action can be carried out using threads, pins or glue. The latter option can be used if the clothing will no longer be worn, as the glue will damage the fabric.

Instead of a mantle, you can use a raincoat of the desired color. The remaining elements can be constructed from scrap materials, which are available in large quantities in every home or can be easily purchased in a store.

Also, when creating a costume, you should consider some points:

• During the festive event, the child has to move actively, so when making an outfit, try not to restrict movement;
• When attaching parts, do it as efficiently as possible so that they do not fall off during dances and competitions;
• When constructing a costume, be sure to involve your child in the work process. Ask his opinion more often, because these are his clothes and when going to a holiday he should feel joy and confidence.

Material and tools for creating the costume of Koshchei the Immortal

To understand this issue, let’s divide the request into areas of work: fabric for sewing; how and from what to make bones; material for parts (crown, sword).

Let's look at each point in more detail.

What fabric to choose for sewing

If you want to sew the base of the outfit yourself, you will need fabric, scissors, a pattern, a needle and black thread. It is better to use elastic options as fabric:

• Lightweight knitwear;
• Fabric with added elastane;
• Taffeta;
• Flannel.

To obtain a pattern, you need to take the child’s measurements and make changes to the basic version based on them. Then attach the parts to the fabric, cut out all the elements and you can start sewing.

How and from what to build skeleton parts

In this matter, the flight of human imagination knows no bounds. Of the variety of options, a few of the most acceptable ones should be highlighted:

• Applying a design with paint to the base using a stencil;
• Attaching skeletal elements made from various materials.

Reference! Paint can be replaced with toothpaste. In this case, to remove the pattern, it will be enough to wash the clothes.

 

If you choose the second method, then, using a stencil, cut out all the elements from thick white paper or cardboard and fix them on the clothes with threads, pins or PVA glue.

Attention! A good replacement for paper is white self-adhesive film for furniture decoration (sold in hardware stores).

To enhance the ominous surroundings, the surface of the bones can be coated with luminous paint.

Costume details

It’s a good idea to complement Koshchei’s outfit with a crown and sword. It is enough to make cardboard blanks according to the sample and cover them with foil. Cooking foil for baking is perfect for this role.

 

 

Another easy-to-make detail is the black robe. To perform it, prepare a rectangular piece of black material. Fold one short side under and sew to create a hole into which you can insert a ribbon or cord to secure the raincoat on your shoulders.

 

Master class on making the costume of Koshchei the Immortal

Let's look at the example of step-by-step production of the simplest option. The base is a black turtleneck and leggings.

• Draw an image of bones on thick cardboard;

• Using sharp scissors, carefully cut out the parts along the contour;

• Carefully arrange the elements of the skeleton over the clothes and trace the outlines with a bar of soap;
• Using white paint, paint along the resulting contour of the part (you can use toothpaste for this purpose);
• Make a crown out of cardboard and cover it with gold foil. Instead of foil, you can use gift wrapping paper.