Not a single children's holiday takes place without changing into fairy-tale characters. Girls dress up in costumes of princesses, and boys in brave knights and pirates. However, sometimes for a children's matinee a certain costume is required. And parents begin to hastily figure out how to create the image of the right hero. Today we will tell you how to sew a Gerda costume from a well-known fairy tale.
We sew a cloak and a clutch
The most important and distinctive in the image of Gerda is the red cape and its fur clutch. For those women who have sewing skills, stitching something like this will not be difficult. But what to do for those who hardly handle a sewing machine? Of course, sew a suit as simple as possible.
For the clutch and cape you will need:
- red warm plaid or faux fur;
- white and black fur fabric;
- red shoelaces;
- sewing machine.
Having prepared everything you need, we get to work.
1. Cut a semicircle from a red plaid, taking into account the growth of your child. On average, the semicircle will be 50-70 cm long. Work on its edges.
2. Throw a semicircle with the wide side on the child’s head, like a hood. Mark the place where the ties should be and sew them to the cape. At the ends of the ropes you can make pompons from threads. Keep in mind that the hood should be quite wide.
3. From white fur, cut a white thin strip 3-4 cm wide and sheathe the edges of the cloak. From black, make small circles with a diameter of 1-2 cm and sew them on white fur.
4. For the coupling, cut a rectangle from red fur and sew its edges on the back side. Just like the cape, trim the edges with white fur with black blotches. Then sew on each of the edges of the rope in order to hang the sleeve on the neck. The costume of Gerda from the "Snow Queen" is almost ready.
Dress and boots
You have already made the most important attributes of the costume for the girl Gerda, the only thing left is to do it. Since the dress will be covered with a cloak and clutch, it is rather silly to sew it especially for the holiday. Instead, take the daughter’s green or red dress not too long and trim it with elegant braid. In extreme cases, a blouse with a skirt is also suitable. A magnificent sundress will also look great.
As for shoes, here you need to proceed from what you have at home. The best option would be red boots trimmed with the same white fur around the edge. But you need to consider that it can be too hot in the room.
Therefore, all the same, red or white shoes will be the best choice for Gerda's costume. Complemented with white tights.
Gerda's hairstyle
As you remember, in the cartoon and the film of the same name, Kai's sister was with her hair loose. Therefore, creating a festive hairstyle, leave the girl's hair loose, but slightly twist the ends with forceps.
It’s so easy and simple to create an image from the fairy tale “The Snow Queen”. Gerda's costume will appeal not only to the child himself, but also to those around him.