How to make a pirate costume with your own hands - 95 photos of creating a beautiful and functional costume

Trousers

To create the perfect look, use a striped clothing item. You can simply choose plain jeans. A handmade pirate costume for a boy will arouse admiring glances.

If there are comfortable pants in the child’s wardrobe, then they are taken as a basis. Parts are cut out from striped fabric and the seams are sewn. An elastic band is inserted into the belt.

Pirate costume for girls

An integral factor in the life of every child are children's parties and matinees. Attending such events requires wearing a suit. One of the most popular options is the pirate costume.

There is an opinion that the pirate image is only suitable for boys. However, a pirate costume can be perfectly adapted for a girl, making it more sophisticated and cute.

To make a pirate costume with your own hands you need:

black and red crepe - satin;
red and black tulle;
plain T-shirt or tank top;
scissors;
threads;
wide elastic band;
fabric paint.

The amount of material is taken depending on the size of the future suit.

The process of making a pirate costume for a girl:

The lower part of the suit will be presented in the form of a skirt. To make it, cut crepe - satin and tulle into strips 15 cm wide. The length of the strips depends on the height of the girl and the desired length.
For the base, take a wide elastic band that matches the girl’s waist size. Start tying the strips of fabric alternately at the waistband of the skirt. For greater volume, you can tie stripes in several rows.
To create the top of the costume, take a plain T-shirt or tank top and use clothing paint to paint a Jolly Roger or any other pirate symbol on it. Allow the outer garment to dry.

To make the task easier, you can use a pre-prepared stencil. It is best to paint the stencil on thick cardboard or paper so that it does not get wet during the paint application process. You can also apply sparkles to the costume or decorate it with rhinestones.

Vest

A tank top with horizontal stripes would be ideal. If it is not there, then the vest is made from a white jacket. The stripes are drawn independently.

It is necessary to give a wardrobe item a shabby look. To do this, holes should appear on it; you can cut off the sleeves carelessly and stretch the neckline.

A white shirt with ruffles would be an excellent solution. It is better to choose loose-fitting clothes.

Pirates value freedom, they look sloppy, so the outfit should have an appropriate look.

Vest

To maintain the style, you should wear a vest over a vest or shirt. They make it from an old jacket by simply cutting off the sleeves. You can use any thick, dark-colored fabric for sewing.

Many mothers are looking for the answer to the question of how to make a pirate costume for a boy. You don't need to go shopping for this. You just need to look in your closet to find suitable items of clothing.

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An old shirt or sleeveless vest will be a great addition to the image of a sea robber. It is better to decorate the vest with appropriate stripes.

Carnival pirate costume: main components

One of the most common characters is the pirate. Despite the similarity of the elements and details of the costume, this image can be made very original, interesting and distinctive.

If you want to make a pirate costume with your own hands, you will see how simple and fast it is. Moreover, you can even use scrap materials or old unnecessary things. Of course, creating the surroundings or some special characteristic details will take a little more time. However, in general, this image is very beneficial for both boys and girls, and for adults for almost any occasion.

As a rule, a pirate costume is distinguished by its brightness, layering and variety: after all, pirates were almost the kings of all seas and oceans. A typical image might consist of:

wide-brimmed cocked hats (with or without feathers, with pirate emblems - skull and daggers, etc.) or bandanas (kerchiefs);
high leather boots (for girls at an adult party, it is possible to style the shoes as boots; for small children, you can take black ballet flats or Czech shoes);
from a white / cream shirt with voluminous puffy sleeves, jabots and cuffs (make it look like a pirate - leave traces of an enemy dagger here and there, for Halloween you can add blood) or a naval vest (the stripes can be black and white or blue or red) - it’s also better to ruin them: make holes, sew on pieces and shreds of multi-colored fabric;
vest / corset and frock coat / camisole (the latter option is more suitable for adults, since it is too heavy and uncomfortable for children);
comfortable voluminous pants (there may be full-length trousers, or there may be breeches or capris; even ordinary leggings and long striped leggings are suitable for children) or skirts - for girls (the skirt should be made asymmetrical, with a torn hem, fringe and a bunch of sewn-on decorations;
belts (there may be several), a characteristic element is a sash;
many different additional details (patches on one eye, a hook on the hand, a parrot on the shoulder, pistols or daggers / sabers in the belt, pipes, treasure maps, a spyglass, a chest or purse with gold coins, many rings on the fingers, baubles, an earring in ear and other accessories).

Before you make a pirate costume, decide on the look: for small children the most convenient and simple options are selected, for teenagers (for a pirate party or Halloween) you can make something more cute and elegant, for adults brutal or sexy images are also suitable - Imagine how great it would be to dress up for Halloween so that no one can tell you apart from Jack Sparrow or Angelique.

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Hat

It is necessary to take measurements so that you can get a hat of the right size. The outline of the hat is drawn on paper and then transferred to cardboard.

You need to cut out two parts and then glue them together. Afterwards the hat is covered with black paint. The skull and bones are painted in white on the headdress.

It is better to attach a ready-made emblem. You can often see pirates wearing a bandana, which can be easily made from a plain scarf.

How to decorate a table for a pirate party?

To avoid spending a lot of time and money on this, look at how to quickly decorate your dining area so that it looks impressive.

On a sheet of white cardboard or whatman paper, draw a skull and crossbones and cut it out. Using this template, you can create several more of these elements, which you will place on plates. Roll the napkins into balls and place them with a thin edge into the hole for the mouth. Place a chest in the center of the table; you can put spices and toothpicks in it.

Canapés and sandwiches are also easy to arrange based on the theme of the evening. Draw or stick a skull and crossbones on light rectangles of cardboard. If you are using dark cardboard, then stick these pirate paraphernalia cut out of white paper onto it.

Pierce the shaped cardboard rectangles in two places with the sharp edges of wooden skewers. Glue flags on top of them. To do this, you need to cut out triangular parts from cardboard, draw stripes on them, and glue them to the top of each skewers in pairs.

And, of course, what would a pirate birthday be without a cake? Experienced cooks will be able to make one. The ship's hull is made of baked cakes layered with cream. Its sides, as well as pirate figures, small details are made of mastic.

But even novice housewives can bake a cake like this and include it in the pirate party menu.

For it you will need two sponge cakes. Spread chocolate buttercream on the outside and sides, decorate with colored dragees, and refrigerate until set.

Now scoop out some of the pulp from one cake layer with a spoon. Do not throw it away, but mix it with the remaining chocolate cream, form into circles, and wrap them in gold foil. Let it be the wealth of pirates.

Place it in the bottom cake with the pulp taken out, and on top there are candy beads, chocolate medals, which will become money. Place the second cake layer on top, connect both cake layers on one side with cream.

Put the cake back in the refrigerator, after which it is ready to serve.

Now you know how to decorate a table, make costumes, and attributes for a fun holiday. Check out how to make a pirate party costume to look like Jack Sparrow.

And if you want to make a vest for a pirate costume from an old T-shirt in 5 minutes, then check out the following story.

Eye patch

If a child plays the role of a sea robber, then it is worth learning how to make a pirate costume at home. Another attribute of the formidable robber is the black bandage.

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The ready-made version can be bought in the store. It's easy to make it yourself. To do this, draw a circle on black cardboard, then cut it out. Small holes are made on the sides through which you need to thread a thin elastic band.

Which suit should you choose?

If the event takes place in a kindergarten, then the summer option will be more practical, since the child will not be hot.

For a boy, a simple option with a vest is suitable:

shirt or striped vest;
vest black or red;
bandana or hat;
black pants or trousers;
black or dark Czech shoes or shoes;
red belt or strip of red satin;
sword, pistols, chains, axe, dagger, hook.

When choosing trousers and a vest, we give preference to light summer fabrics; the less synthetics, the more comfortable the child is.

For a palace of culture or a school where the hall is large, a striped turtleneck or flannelette vest is also suitable, because... It’s cooler there, but if after the performance the child goes dancing around the Christmas tree, he may sweat and then it will be necessary to change his clothes.

Take a few things with you so you don't have to worry about a wet baby.

Therefore, as a reconnaissance, if possible, check whether it is warm in the hall and whether round dances are planned in the program.

How to sew a frill using handy materials?

Does your pirate dream of a shirt with a frill and puffy sleeves, like in the days of the musketeers?

Prepare: lace or ruffles, long-sleeved T-shirt, thread, needle and scissors, brooch or jewelry, hot gun.
Make a multi-tiered frill from pieces and lace. To do this, lightly treat 2 pieces of chiffon triangle with a candle so that the edges do not unravel.
Cover the entire perimeter with lace and trim it too.
Fold it into a fold and sew it at the base with a thread and a needle.
Place a similarly folded second triangle on top and apply a drop of hot glue to its inner side.
Glue the smaller triangle to the top one.
Decorate the attachment point with a brooch or button on top.
Attach the frill to a T-shirt or make it with an elastic band.
The frill is ready.

For a girl's desk, a turtleneck is also suitable, on which we will sew a frill, watch the detailed video.

Such a turtleneck is complete with a hat or bandana, complemented by a bright organza skirt and a red belt, into which pistols and daggers will be tucked, as well as wearing a spectacular vest decorated with “golden” chains, bracelets and large earrings on the hands.

So a simple pirate costume for a girl is ready with a minimum amount of things and time.

Pirate hook

This part is made from food foil; you can also use black cardboard.

A hole is made in a plastic disposable cup into which a hook is inserted. It must be well secured. This way you can make a pirate costume yourself, adding interesting details.

Working on accessories

Choose bright fabric for a belt or sash (fleece, satin). Then it will suit both the classic version of the suit and the image of a “sea wolf”. Cut it out of the fabric and stitch it (so that you can wrap it around the child’s waist at least twice). You can secure it with something so that it doesn’t come undone and interfere with your search for the treasure. You can also wear a leather belt (or even several).

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The simplest version of a headdress is a bandana or scarf tied like a pirate. You can look at diagrams of how to tie a bandana and buy either a ready-made scarf, or cut it (a triangle) from a suitable fabric and sew on some decorating elements.

The hat is a little more difficult. You can try making it out of cardboard (take a very thick one). To do this you need:

cut out the desired silhouette;
separately make a headband that will hold the hat (after measuring it on the child’s head);
paint or decorate the item (white skull and crossbones, paper fringe, cockade, hanging decorations).

The headdress is also made from fabric (strong and tough), you can even glue the back side with non-woven material so that the given shape is held well.

You can also make a hat in the form of a mask (this is very important for Halloween). The manufacturing principle is the same, only instead of a rim, attach the silhouette of the hat to a stick using tape. This way the child will be able to hold his headgear and apply it to his head if necessary.

An eye patch can be made from an ordinary piece of black fabric or cardboard (thread a ribbon or rubber band through it). Also decorate the bandage itself with a skull and bones.

A pirate hook is also easy to make: take a disposable cardboard cup (preferably red or black, but you can paint it) and make a hole in its bottom. The hook is made of food foil and inserted into the hole, and then fixed with glue.

And a pirate pipe can be made from ordinary cardboard rolls of toilet paper. Use paints and artificial leather/fabric to cover and decorate the future pipe.

Weapons and other elements can be bought or made in the same way from cardboard and other improvised means. One condition - everything should shine and sparkle, after all, you are pirates.

Belt

The belt is tightened over a shirt or vest. This element will complement the image of a robber who is looking for prey in the vast expanses of seas and oceans.

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It is better to use a wide belt. It is bought or made from fabric or cardboard. You can use a bright scarf as a belt.

Weapon

The pirate must have a saber in his hands. This part can be easily made from cardboard by painting it with suitable paints. It can be worn in your belt to keep your hands free.

The pirate can use pistols purchased from a toy store as weapons.

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