A Koshchei costume with his own hands: a simple step by step guide on how and what to sew a costume

A costume ball is always a lot of fun. And both for children and their parents. However, most of the images at such events are limited to the tired bunnies, snowflakes or angels.

The holiday will be able to significantly revive, if you show imagination and approach the preparation of non-standard, for example, make your own hands costume koshchei the immortal. Despite the well-known negative connotation, such a character can be a highlight of a New Year's Eve party or a party.

What you can do: key ideas

Since Koshchey or even an ordinary skeleton are considered creatures of the night, most often their costumes are made of dark fabric or strive for the predominance of black in general. In the simplest case, a sweater, tights or turtleneck, as well as pants (for girls will do and loafers) will do.

Of course, the basic element remains the silhouettes of bones, which can be made in several ways:

trimming according to the mold. As outlines ready-made patterns from the Internet, which are transferred to the fabric with the help of a sheet of Watman or usual newspaper, will do. The fabric should be white (chintz is best). Ready-made "bones" are not difficult to sew on the clothes by hand;
A paper skeleton. The cheapest option. All you need is to attach the clippings in any convenient way;
hand-drawn. Sometimes the movement of the bones can give a unique effect if their image is applied directly to the fabric. The use of paint with a light-reflecting effect will enhance the impression. Sometimes toothpaste is used, but here you need to be very patient and accurate.

Additional information! It should be understood that, most likely, the clothes for the costume will be irretrievably ruined and after the ball or matinee they will have to be thrown away.

Important details: what to pay attention to?

If you remember the various images of Koshchei from movies and cartoons, he nowhere appears simply in clothes - his "closet" necessarily includes iron armor, a rattling chain, spikes and bracelets, as well as a pendant of sinister appearance on the chest. Therefore, a successful costume is always complemented by a variety of accessories, such as a crown, a sword, or a model of the egg in which koshey's death is kept.

In general, a "villainous" costume should include the following:

A cloak or mantle. A simple rectangular piece of black fabric trimmed around the perimeter with silver braid will do. If you wish, you can draw a skull or bones in the center. It is not difficult to cut them out of paper and fasten them with pins. A raincoat or an old cape will work as a mantle;
a crown. Since Koschey is a king, the ruler of his dark kingdom, he is entitled to a crown by virtue of his position. It is better to make it shiny and bright, then it will only emphasize the sinister character of the depicted character. The easiest way is to glue the crown with foil or paint it with silver paint;
chain. Kidnapping princesses is a favorite activity of any villain. He keeps them in his tower on a thick and rusty chain. However, the costume does not have to be decorated with a real chain; a fake one will do, and even a drawing, for example around the perimeter of the cloak;
a sword. An indispensable attribute. It is easier to make it with your own hands, using a template from the Internet for the costume of an immortal Koschei. It should be understood that the carnival version of the sword (as opposed to the real one) should be as safe as possible!

Types of costumes

Since we are talking about creating the image of a dark hero, it is desirable that the costume with every detail indicates the complex nature of his character. In a mandatory manner, it should include the following:

dark color. Gloominess is required to make a distinctive feature, so that it can be clearly traced;
ominousness. Skulls, bones, jagged edges and sharp corners - everything says that this guy is better not to mess with;
Mandatory attributes. Cloak, sword, and crown - the things you can't be a real Koshchei without.

Pay attention! The image under consideration fits well in the most different types of carnivals, parties and other entertainment events. At the same time it can be easily adapted for any participant with almost no restrictions.

For boys

First of all it is necessary to agree the idea of the costume with the child, perhaps he will suggest something of his own. The design should use a lot of skulls, bones, chains, bracelets, as well as everything shiny and iron (within reasonable limits, of course). The sword is a must. Good if it is strong enough to be able to swing it intimidatingly, but not enough to cause harm.

For the girls

Since it is unknown whether Koschei had a wife, it is better for the girls to be guided by the no less terrible character Skelita from the popular animated series Monster High. Here, the main "load" should be shifted to the appropriate makeup.

Also a wig will come in handy, especially if the girl has short hair. The crown can be replaced by a tiara, and the pants - by a skirt (puffy and long). The sword is better left to the boys, but a magic wand, sinister-looking, will be just right.

For adults

Age is not a barrier to good fun. Costume parties and celebrations are not just for children. Of course, adults should understand that everything important in the children's years now does not play such a role, so the creation of the image should be approached in a balanced way and not to go overboard with accessories.

An exception could be a joint holiday together with the children. Typically, a cape with a long skirt for women and a dark cloak for men are the ideal basis for creating a "villain" image. A successful makeup will make up for everything missing.

Important: Creating the image of a great villain is impossible without the appropriate makeup. As it will have to be applied everywhere and a lot, it is recommended to be careful and choose the safest and gentlest means.

Making the costume: a brief instruction

Begin the process of making a costume with a clear vision and a ready, formed idea. To do this, it is desirable to see on the Internet a few photos, how to make a costume of Koschei with his own hands, to get an idea of what exactly needs to be done.

Most often, the sequence of operations is as follows:

choosing the basis. The shirt and pants are selected in black, from a light and loose fabric: chintz, flannel, but in no case synthetics! If the image of bones is applied directly to the fabric, it will create an interesting effect of movement;
Preparing the model. The basis of such a costume is a skeleton. It will have to be drawn life-size, commensurate with the size of the chosen clothing;
fitting. It is useful to cut out separate parts of the paper in order to estimate their look on the costume (by simply putting them on the necessary places). If necessary - to make corrections in the size;
drawing of the image. It is better to sew the bones from fabric and paper ones - it is easier to pin or glue them. Often the image is formed directly on the clothes, with paints;
fitting. A comprehensive assessment of how successful the suit is. This also takes into account how comfortable it is to wear, whether it restricts movement, whether the shoes fit, etc.
Finishing touches. A good costume must be supplemented with appropriate attributes: a crown and a sword - a must!

Useful tips

To make the costume as interesting as possible and appropriate to the character portrayed, it is necessary to adhere to simple recommendations:

the clothes should be comfortable;
Do not choose shiny fabric, it will distort the costume's look, if you need to make a commemorative photo;
The "bones" must be well strengthened, otherwise a skeleton with missing parts will cause only pity;
The cloak should preferably be torn at the edges, to give the character a "sinister" look;
It is necessary to choose accessories carefully, so that they are in harmony with the image of the villain.

Preparing for the holiday often becomes no less interesting and fun than the celebration itself. Everyone can find something to do, and it doesn't matter how successful or interesting the final image is - a joint pastime for all family members is probably the most valuable thing that should come out of it. And the "scary" outfit will come in handy not only on Halloween!