"By the command of the pike ..." - one of the most magical Russian folk tales. Often its plot is chosen for staging school performances and holding children's parties. The protagonist of this fabulous story is the country boy Emelya. If desired, the costume of this character is very easy to do with your own hands. Where to start work and what materials will we need?
Basic clothes Emely
As the basis for this masquerade dress, you can take any Russian folk costume. If there is nothing suitable, try making
the Emely suit with your own hands from ordinary clothes.
Pants are better to take wide enough, light or black. Collect them on the belt and on the ankles with ribbons. Pants should sit like harem pants. It is best to choose a red shirt with white peas: it is in this that Emelya is most often depicted. The costume of this character can also be supplemented with a plain light or scarlet shirt. It is desirable that the shirt was a little large. It is left out of the way, belted with a thin strap or ribbon. If there is no red or white shirt, try on any other color shirt. Basic clothes can be additionally decorated with bright patches.
Bright details of the image of a fairy-tale hero
What, besides pants and a shirt, does Emelya wear? The suit can be supplemented with an elongated vest or jacket. It is advisable that this item does not look too new and polished. The presence of furry edges is welcome. A headdress, for example, a hat with fur, will not be out of place. For this outfit, a classic ushanka is also suitable.
Lapti is a Russian folk shoes in which Emelya appears before the reader. The costume can be supplemented with ordinary shoes or boots. Masquerade outfit is ready. Optionally, you can draw a fairy-tale hero freckles or blush on the cheeks. If you are making a New Year's Emele costume, do not forget to decorate it with tinsel and sparkles.