Disfraz De Catrin Para Niño

How to Make a Boy's Catrin Costume for Day of the Dead

Gather Materials

- Black fabric for pants, jacket, and hat - White fabric for shirt and collar - Red fabric for sash - Yellow fabric for vest - Purple fabric for kerchief - Skull mask - Black felt for belt - Sequins - Glue - Scissors - Sewing machine

Create Base Garments

First, sew the pants and shirt from black and white fabric, respectively. The shirt should have long sleeves and a collar, while the pants should be loose-fitting. For the vest, use yellow fabric and cut out a sleeveless vest shape. Leave an opening in the front for buttons or snaps.

Add Details

Embellish the vest with sequins. Glue sequins in a geometric pattern on the front of the vest. For the sash, cut a strip of red fabric and tie it around the waist. Add a purple kerchief around the neck.

Assemble Accessories

To make the hat, cut a circle of black fabric and sew the edges together. Leave an opening at the top for the skull mask. Attach the skull mask to the hat. For the belt, cut a strip of black felt and buckle it around the waist.

Complete Costume

Put on all the pieces of the costume and adjust as needed. The boy's Catrin costume is now complete!

Additional Tips

- Use different colored fabrics to create a unique costume. - Add other accessories, such as a cane or a toy guitar. - Practice wearing the costume before the Day of the Dead to ensure a comfortable fit.