All children love to dress up and transform into fairy-tale heroes or magical animals. So why not help them with this? Masquerade costumes are suitable for almost any holidays and photo shoots. What is most pleasant - many of them can be done with your own hands. Interested in how to make a Carlson costume? Very simple, especially for you - our detailed instructions.
How is Carlson dressed?
The basis of the costume will be any shirt or turtleneck and breeches / pants with suspenders. It is best if the top is checkered or striped. But it will turn out no worse with a plain bright shirt. The bottom of the suit is pants with suspenders. You can take a ready-made jumpsuit or sew / fasten the straps to ordinary jeans or breeches. If the child is very thin, you can increase the body volume in the abdomen artificially - by stitching a layer of insulation in the jumpsuit. Carlson's costume can be complemented with bright shoes. Let it be colored shoes or sneakers with contrasting laces.
We make a propeller at home
Remember the catch
phrase from the cartoon about the cast with a motor? If you decide to make a Carlson costume with your own hands, do not forget about the propeller.
The easiest way to make it out of cardboard. Draw an oval pattern of one blade and cut four identical-shaped elements from multi-colored sheets of cardboard. Fasten them on a round base, you can just stick it. If you want to make a movable propeller, use wire and beads. An alternative is to take parts from an old non-working fan. Also, the blades can be bent out of the wire and covered with cloth. Ready-made propeller should be sewn to the suit or put on the back, making straps from elastic.
Accessories for creating an image
Carlson's costume will look spectacular if you complement it with a red wig. At home, artificial hair can be made from yarn or thread. Consider attaching a wig - it can be elastic or hair clips, if the length of the child’s hair allows. An unusual, but no less interesting idea is to make a wig from an old bathing cap or a tight-fitting knitted headdress. In this case, strands of artificial hair or thread should be sewn onto the base.
Making a Carlson costume with your own hands, you can decorate it as you work. Sew multi-colored patches on the jumpsuit, you can also make a button on the chest. The best option is an application with a small squeaker inside, which you can click on. The button can also be depicted using a small round icon or a large bead. Before a photo shoot or matinee, draw a freckle with your little carlson on freckles. You can complement the festive image, given the time of year and the main theme of the event. For example, Carlson's New Year's costume will look more festive and interesting if you add a little tinsel and rain. And besides a spring matinee, you can attach a boutonniere made of artificial flowers.