Each of us sooner or later has children, they start going to kindergarten and here parents face some difficulties. The fact is that kindergartens very often hold matinees. And how happy parents are when their child gets his first role.
There may be enough time to learn the text and movements, but there is practically no time left to buy a costume. That's why moms and dads often have to do it themselves. So, The child needs to make a crane costume.
What can you quickly make a crane costume from for a matinee?
Put aside your worries, everything will work out. You don't have to sew a suit from scratch. His can be made from the child’s existing things. In any case, the child will have a white turtleneck or T-shirt at home. Dark shorts, if the temperature does not allow, then you can add white tights.
Shoes are dark or light (they should not distract attention), you can just take moccasins for this. All that remains is to make furry wings and a mask. Wings can be made from fabric. Gray white and dark colors are suitable.
A costume mask looks good made from cardboard. And it weighs very little. You can make it comfortable and fit the baby’s face. More details on how to make each detail below.
How to combine things?
It’s better to go through your baby’s entire wardrobe and determine which things will go together best. At the same time in shifanerchika You’ll put things in good order and maybe remember the little things you haven’t dressed up your actor in for a long time. A cardboard mask does not require a combination. A bright (red or orange) beak is important here.
A girl's costume may have a skirt instead of shorts. It can be created from felt. But it will require more time, which is not always enough. There will also be an alternative for girls in shoes. Moccasins will look bad with a skirt, and girls really like to dress up. Therefore, white or black shoes (ballet flats are possible) would be quite appropriate.
How to make wings for a child?
When unfolded, the wings represent a small cape.
You can sew fabrics of different sizes, which will differ in texture and colors.
Important! The cape should not be made too bulky to make it easy to wear.
Make ties that will hold the wings (tie in front of the neck). Also, on the inside of the corner of each wing, you should make small rubber bands (put the handles through here) and remove the “birdie” from flapping its arms and wings at the same time.
For those parents who have a little more time than the last evening felt wing idea. They can be performed according to the given scheme.
For such wings also You will need ties and elastic bands for the wrist. But they look very similar to store-bought products.
Here the fringe acts as wings. It is important to create a complete look with fringe.To do this, trim the tail with it. You can make a collar from fringe. The fringe stripes really make the suit stand out. The main thing is to make fluffy wings from fringe. To do this, trim the edges of the semicircle from fabric. Then sew on the ties and elastic bands for the wrist.
There are other options:
A butterfly will add special elegance to such a crane.
Many suits in the store have a butterfly in them.
But this model is for a crane boy.
Quick production of beak and tail
For the beak you need to stock up on two sheets of cardboard. One is white and one is red (can be replaced with carrot).
Cut out the details, cut out larger eyes so that nothing blocks the child. The result is a mask like this. All that remains is to make small holes and tie a rubber band.
Important! The length of the elastic is equal to the circumference of the child's head. There will be a slight decrease after stitching the elastic. Carefully combine the ends and sew so that the knot does not put pressure on the head and does not distract.
It is advisable to make the tail from similar fabrics as the wings. You can secure it with an elastic band. Measure your hip circumference and make small increments, as clothing will add a few cm.
Important! The elastic band on the tail should not press.
So the costume for the matinee is ready. Just an hour and the child is happy jumping around in new clothes and rehearsing the role. He's ready for his debut. Beautiful and most importantly comfortable. After all, nothing should distract the “little genius” on stage.
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