The fox is a cunning fairy-tale character who personifies cunning and resourcefulness. And at the same time, a favorite character in fairy tales among different peoples. Therefore, she is a permanent participant in all children's parties. Even in adult scenarios for cheerful corporate parties, this hero appears.
It is noteworthy that this image is suitable for both boys and girls. However, many parents know the problem of finding a suit. But there is a way out of this situation. You can build it yourself. This is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. We'll tell you how to make a Fox costume for a girl with your own hands.
How to make the base of a Fox costume
Before you start making a costume, you need to decide on its appearance. For any kit, the following details will be a mandatory rule.
- White and red color scheme.
- The presence of attributes: a mask, headdress or makeup that imitates the appearance of an animal.
- Fluffy red tail.
The main attire can consist of a blouse and a skirt or sundress, as well as short pants and a vest.
From a blouse and skirt
The easiest way to create a fox outfit is to take a white blouse and an orange skirt. If you don't have such a skirt, you can sew it yourself.
The photo shows an example of the kit.
To make it you will need two rectangular pieces of orange color, thread, a needle and an elastic band. Any fabric can be used. Quite A velvet option would look appropriate, but crepe satin would be more economical.
Operating procedure
- Fold the seams right side out and sew the side seams.
- Fold the top edge a couple of centimeters and sew it with a blind seam.
- Hem the bottom edge. If desired, it can be decorated with decor: white ribbon, faux white fur or tinsel.
- Insert an elastic band into the top edge.
Important! If you want to sew a fluffy skirt, then take tulle or organza. By folding it in two layers and making a couple of tiers, you will get an amazing thing.
How to sew a sundress base
In addition to the skirt, you can complete the suit with a beautiful sundress. To create it, you will need a piece of fabric of the desired color, a needle and thread, as well as a little free time and patience. Take your child’s measurements and, making your own adjustments, make the pattern according to the sample given.
Lay out the pattern pieces on the surface of the fabric and carefully cut out the parts of the future outfit.
Operating procedure
- Connect the front and side parts.
- Baste the side pieces and back.
- Sew the side seams.
- Sew a zipper between the front pieces.
- Sew on the straps.
- Hem the edge of the product.
Attention! If desired, instead of a zipper, you can use other fastening options: buttons, buttons.You can also lace it from the waistline.
Attributes of the Fox costume
Another important touch of the outfit is the fox attributes: a mask and a fluffy tail. Unusual makeup will also be useful. Together, all this will emphasize individuality and give the image a personal direction. That is, it will allow everyone to accurately determine what animal you represent.
Remember, the main thing when shaping any appearance is a healthy sense of proportion.
Let's look at possible options for manufacturing these elements.
How to make a mask
Wearing a mask is the easiest way to give your appearance the desired look. This part may vary in appearance. Mask options:
- Cover the face completely.
- Cover only the upper part of the face.
- Worn on the head in the form of a cap.
The easiest way is to make a mask that will partially cover your face.. The material for manufacturing can be cardboard, thick paper or a fabric version with a dense lining inside.
Using the given sample instead of a stencil, we cut out a blank from the base. Then we make holes for the eyes. Next, we decorate the workpiece using paints, fabric or colored paper. An effective solution would also be to stick a sticker on the faux fur blank in orange and white colors. The last step is to attach ties or elastic bands to the mask to help it stay on your head.
How to make ears
Fox ears are the easiest attribute to make. It consists of two triangular parts that are attached to the head using the following devices.
- Thin elastic band.
- A small headband or a pair of bobby pins.
- A paper band that fits tightly around your head.
Ear pattern on headband
Completing of the work
For making you you will need thick cardboard or white and orange felt. And You can use thick fabric. The main condition is that the finished product holds its shape well.
- From the prepared material we cut out four triangles. In this case, the two white parts should be smaller.
- We fasten them together with glue and slightly turn the inner side towards the center.
- We fix them to the base.
Attention! If you want to create a more flirty version, decorate your ears with bows or flowers.
How to make a tail
Of course, an indispensable detail of the costume is a luxurious fox tail.
Faux fur
The best way is to sew it from faux fur. To do this, cut out two parts according to the pattern below.
- Fold the pieces inside out and sew, leaving one edge uncovered.
- Turn the workpiece right side out.
- Fill the resulting case with filler (sintepon or cotton wool).
- Sew up the remaining hole.
From tulle
Another successful solution would be to make this element from tulle.
To do this, the tape gathered on one side needs to be connected in a spiral. Then cut the free edge.
From yarn
You can also make a tail from yarn. Take a small ribbon and attach bunches of yarn cut into equal lengths onto it.
Makeup and attributes to create an image
Makeup
If you or your child do not want to use a mask to create the image of a fox, you can use artistic makeup and draw a cute little muzzle on the face.
To do this you will need orange, white and black paint. The orange base is applied first. Then a white image is drawn near the mouth. The last to be applied are the black strokes of the mustache, the contours of the drawing and the speck of the nose.
If you add an image of ears to the face, then do not forget that the inside should be white.
Attention! Makeup can be applied as a mask to the entire face or cover only the upper part.
Attributes
As an additional attribute also you can sew hand seals, which will symbolize fox paws. They can be either closed or mitts that do not cover the fingers.
To create the second option, take a rectangular piece of fabric, the width of which will be equal to the circumference of your arm. And the length is the distance from the base of the middle finger to a place 5 cm below the elbow.
We measure the distance of the palm from the smaller edge and cut the fabric diagonally from the center to the sides. Then we sew the sides. We insert an elastic band into the smooth edge, and sew a loop onto the sharp edge. This loop will secure the glove on the middle finger.
The Chanterelle costume is ready! The adult costume is performed in a similar way.
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