Let's find out how to make a superhero costume for a boy with your own hands?

Recently, fantastic movie characters have become very popular among children. Every boy wants to become strong, brave, resilient, punish villains and save the Earth from disaster. Girls also love such characters and admire them. New Year is a time of transformation. On this holiday, any child can become a superman. Superman's New Year's costume is expensive, why not make it yourself? In this article we will look at how to make a superhero outfit for performing at a children's party.

A budget option

When sewing an outfit, it requires a lot of material consumption. Therefore, a Superman costume can be expensive for parents. To reduce costs at least a little, you can replace some details of the outfit with the child’s personal clothing. The bottom part can be blue tights, tights or leggings. For the top, wear a turtleneck, fitted sweater or long-sleeve T-shirt in the same color scheme as the bottom.

Jumpsuits are also suitable as a New Year's costume; you can also use sportswear. The tops of the boots must be sewn from felt in the form of overlays or red knee socks should be used. The main thing is that the Superman carnival costume is light and does not hinder the child’s movements, since he will have to dance, play and participate in various children’s competitions. Shorts are optional. You don't have to include them in your outfit. As for the cloak and logo, we will learn how to sew them later.

Description of the image

Making your own Superman costume is easy. True, it will take a lot of time to create it, since the outfit consists of several parts. Let's remember what our hero looks like. The predominant colors in Superman's costume are red, blue and a little yellow. The character's clothing fits tightly to the body and hides almost all areas except the head and hands. Mandatory attributes are a cape and a logo on the top of the suit in the form of the letter S. There are also red shorts, similarly colored high-top boots and a yellow belt. A Superman costume for a boy can have a mask of the appropriate color.

Cape for a suit

The DIY Batman costume begins with the main part. This is a cape with a superhero emblem. The first step is to take measurements. Using a flexible meter, measure the distance from your shoulder to mid-thigh. This will be the length of the cape. Since the fabric will fold in half when cutting, multiply the result by two.

To determine the width of the product, measure the distance between the shoulders. Add five centimeters on each side for ease of fit. The description of the process is carried out using the example of felt, which does not require processing of sections. If a different material is chosen for making the suit, you need to add one centimeter for hemming and processing of edges and cuts.

Once the rectangle is cut to the desired dimensions, the piece is folded in half vertically to determine the center. You need to cut a neckline on the top fold of the fabric and perform the first fitting. In the second stage, you need to sew the sides, leaving 25 centimeters to shoulder level. The child puts the cape over his head and inserts his hands into the slots. If you make your own children's Batman costume from a different fabric (not felt), then before sewing the sides, treat the edges so that it does not fray.

Cloak according to pattern

For a boy, be sure to complement your DIY Batman costume with a wide cape with carved edges. It can be done in a variety of ways. There are craftsmen who use the Bologna covering of an old umbrella. Carefully cut the fabric from the knitting needles and cut it along the radius line. Then they form a neckline and sew on ribbons to secure the cloak around the neck with a bow. It makes an excellent raincoat, but not everyone has an old broken black umbrella in their household.

As an alternative, you can consider making a raincoat using the pattern presented in the article. The red arrows indicate the required measurements. The radius of the semicircle is equal to the length of the cloak, and the neckline is cut to fit the circumference of the neck. Cutting should be done on a flat table surface. The main work will be done on creating a curly edge. It is more convenient to use a template so that the corners are the same, although sometimes they are deliberately made different. It is interesting to make the cutouts not angular, but rounded.

You can sew a black satin ribbon to the neck of the cloak or decorate it with a turn-down collar, the pattern of which is shown in the figure in the article.

DIY Batman costume

To make an original Batman costume, you need to prepare the following materials:

• black golf and trousers of the same shade;
• thick cardboard;
• yellow paper;
• a piece of black fabric 1x1.2 m;
• threads, corners and glue.

How to make the main part of the costume:

• First you need to assemble the main part of the outfit. To do this, you can use a turtleneck and black pants. If you have children's thermal underwear in the house, take it. The main thing is that the clothes fit the boy’s figure.
• To make the outfit more original, paint your abs with gray paint. Try not to overdo it, because... you are preparing a children's costume.
• For shoes, take black boots. It would be better if they were massive, like the real Batman. Complete the look with black gloves.

Hero
How to sew a superhero cape:

• The real Batman's cape is very long, almost reaching to the floor. However, it is better for a child not to do this, because during a round dance other children may catch it and tear it. Stop at a length just below the knee. To make a cape you will need a piece of black fabric.
• If you don't have one at home, you can buy it at the store. The cost will not be high. If you don't want to spend money, take a piece of fabric of a different shade and paint it black. The main thing is to paint on all sides. Several coats of paint may be required.
• The cape needs to be secured in the chest area with a pin. If you are concerned that it will injure the baby, sew the corners together using thread and a needle. Decorate the stitching area with the Batman bat emblem.

How to make a superhero emblem:

• First, decide what size the emblem will be. To hide the stitching of the cape, you will need a 10 cm embellishment. Draw the Batman emblem on cardboard and cut it out.
• Apply the same design to yellow paper and cut it out. Connect the parts using glue. Glue the decoration to the cloak.

Emblem

How to make a superhero mask:

• To make a child feel comfortable, it is not necessary to put a hat on his head. You can make a regular mask. First, make a pattern on cardboard. It is easy to find on the Internet. Sew an elastic band along the edges that matches the volume of the child's head.
• Don't forget to cut out the eyes in the sketch. Transfer the shape of the mask onto the fabric, adding 3-4 cm so that you can tuck it. Glue the material to the mask, and again make a hole for the eyes. You need to try on this part of the costume when the glue is completely dry.

Hide your face

Steps

Creating the Foundation

Get some spandex.

All superheroes wear tight clothing, be it a jumpsuit, leggings or a body-hugging suit. Pick one or two primary colors and start creating your costume, starting with the spandex.

Look for full-length leggings and a long-sleeve shirt.

Most superheroes cover their entire body so that no one recognizes them.

• Instead of spandex, you can use clothes made of thick colored fabric.
• You can buy a tracksuit from Under Armor or go to American Apparel if you can't find colored spandex.

• Put together a full-body suit.

  If you're prepared for a moment of awkwardness, you can buy the outfit at a costume store or order it online through a website like superfansuits.com.

  Hiding your identity

  Hide your face under a mask.

  As a superhero, it is extremely important to hide your identity from potential enemies. Make a mask to hide your face and prevent the possibility of being identified. There are several ways to make a mask at home.

  Cut out a mask from paper.

  Take a piece of cardboard, try it on your face and ask your friend to draw two circles on it for your eyes and a dot for your nose (you can also use a paper plate).

  1. Draw the mask on a piece of paper, using the dots as guidelines for how big the mask should be.

  Cut out the shape of your mask and poke two holes on the side where your ears will be.

• Thread a ribbon or string through each hole so you can tie the mask behind your head.
• Draw the outline of the mask with colored markers, paint, or decorate it with sequins, glitter, feathers, or any other decorative elements that suit your superhero.

Making a Cloak

1. Find a piece of fabric.

   It is difficult to meet most superheroes without such a brave accessory. Make a cloak from any rectangular piece of old fabric you have lying around the house, such as an old sheet that they let you cut up. Felt also works well for a mantle as it is inexpensive and can be purchased at most arts and crafts stores.

   Gather your fabric at the shoulder area and mark points connecting the corners where the cape will fall.

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   Make sure the coat is not too long to avoid stepping on the edges and causing you to trip.

   Cut out the cape shape you need.

   Use a ruler to mark the points and cut out a rectangle from the fabric.

   Decorate the cloak.

   In its center, attach a symbol or letter that represents the strength of your superhero.

   • Felt is especially suitable for decoration as it is easy to manipulate and your symbol won't get lost while you're flying around.

   You can attach your symbol using either a glue gun or Velcro tape.

2. Try on your raincoat.

   Tie the fabric into a knot, which will be secured to the chest with a pin, or gather the fabric in the shoulder area with Velcro that will wrap around you on both sides.

Flaunting in fashionable boots

Find bright colored boots.

If you have a great pair of rain boots, incorporate them into your outfit to really make it pop.

Wear sports high socks.

If you are not going to walk on the street, you can only walk in them. Choose the color according to your taste.

Make sticky boots.

If you're going to be cruising around or dancing until you drop, sticky boots are a quick and inexpensive option to colored boots.

Sew felt boots.

Stand on the cardboard and trace your right and left feet with a marker, leaving 1/4 inch between the outline and your foot.

• Use a tape measure to measure the distance from the tip of your toes to the top of the boot on your shin. Measure the circumference of your shin at the highest part of the boot. Add 5 centimeters to even out the felt boots if necessary.
• Transfer the sketches of your measurements onto a separate piece of paper and join them together to make an upside-down T-shape. Repeat these steps for the other leg.
• Cut out two soles and four wrapping pieces and then lay them on your felt. Using a pencil or pen, trace the shape of each template onto the felt and cut out your pieces.
• Pin two wraparound pieces into an L shape on the top of the leg and sew the pieces together along the front and back seam. Turn the felt boots inside out, hiding the seam.
• Pin the soles to the stitched L-tube and stitch around the edges twice for a strong seam. Repeat the same for the second felt boot - and you're done!

Unlocking your superpowers

1. Complete your superhero outfit with essential accessories.

   Attach decorative weapons or decorate your outfit to show the neighborhood kids what a powerful superhero you are.

   • For example, if you have the ability to transform into an animal, cut out an image of it from paper or felt and pin it on the front of your shirt or the back of your cloak.

   If you're going to be dressed as an existing superhero, make sure your accessory matches your character.

2. Let's become Superman.

   Superman's superpowers are an integral part of him. Recreate his look by adding a heroic "S" to the front of your shirt. You can make it from felt glued with a heat gun, or from cardboard. Attach the letter to the shirt using hot glue gun or Velcro.

3. Let's shine like Spider-Man.

   Like Superman, Spidey doesn't need fancy weapons to fight crime. To create a Spiderman costume, paint the entire outfit with cobwebs, highlighting the area on the chest where the center of the web will be.

   • You can finish the spider web design by decorating it with sticky silver glitter, or coat the spider web strands with white glue and cover them with silver glitter while the glue is wet. When the glue is dry, brush off any excess glitter.

   You can also cut out a spider from paper or felt and attach it to the center of your web.

4. Assembling the Batman costume.

   Batman wears a black belt with square pockets on the sides in which he stores all of his tech gadgets. If you want, you can make a felt belt and sew pockets on it, or repurpose an old belt by attaching binocular cases to the sides to store your gadgets.

   • Don't forget to put in your pockets such gadgets as the Batman display (you can take a black walkie-talkie), Bat-cuffs (they will be replaced by black plastic handcuffs) and Batman's lasso (black rope).

   If you don’t have a walkie-talkie or handcuffs, you can make them out of cardboard or draw them on an element of the costume.

5. Let's surprise everyone with a Wonder Woman costume.

   A golden lasso, a golden belt, golden protective bracelets and a shining tiara clearly distinguish this heroine.

   • Spray paint any rope gold and attach it to your belt. You can make a Wonder Woman belt out of cardboard or felt, or by spray painting an existing belt with gold.

   Wear wide gold bracelets around your wrists, choosing either bangles from hand or armbands cut from shiny fabric or gold foil. Place them around your wrist

6. Finally, make a jeweled tiara using a headband that can be decorated with gold details, or simply cut out a tiara shape and pin it around your head. Place a red star on the front of the tiara.

Wolverine's sharp claws are easy to make from foil and cardboard.

7. Take rubber dishwashing gloves and spray paint them to match your skin color.
8. Cut long, sharp claws out of cardboard and wrap them in foil.
9. Use a heat gun to secure the claws to the gloves between the fingers.

Superhero Reborn

Stephen Amell dressed as Green Arrow/Oliver Queen

Even when a superhero's outfit isn't as interesting as what's underneath (like Oliver Queen's abs), a team of creative professionals armed with cutting-edge technology work to create it.

“This is a challenging, multi-faceted and challenging task,” says Oscar-nominated costume designer Michael Wilkinson for Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. This is always a huge collaborative project that brings together a team of illustrators, production designers, special effects artists, stunt coordinators, fabric specialists and the manufacturing company.

First of all, the designer must understand the director's intention for the film or series: is it a modern interpretation, like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., or a retro adaptation, like Guardians of the Galaxy? Zack Snyder, director of Batman v Superman and Man of Steel, places his heroes in modern times. According to Wilkinson, he wants these characters to fit well into our world - so that Batman or Superman look not drawn, but alive, as if they could actually be found somewhere on the streets of the city.

After clarifying all the details of the character's image and personality, the costume designer goes in search of ideas. Wilkinson, for example, turns to Greek sculpture, high fashion, video clips, and studies modern sports and military equipment for inspiration, then creates collages in Photoshop. Byrne focuses on the character's history: his origins, previous costumes, and incarnations. Three-time Oscar winner Colleen Atwood, who has worked on costumes for The Flash, Arrow and the new Supergirl, says that a superhero's costume should match his character: "With the Supergirl costume, I tried to reflect the sincerity and spontaneity of the heroine."

Melissa Benoist in the new series "Supergirl"

When updating the wardrobe of popular characters, designers cannot ignore the opinions and expectations of a large fan base. “It's their show,” admits Anne Foley, costume designer for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. “They are their heroes, and I try to make them really something to admire.”

Wilkinson, who is responsible for Ben Affleck's Batman outfit, says he loves interacting with fans online: "It used to be that a designer would just sit in his office and design a suit, but that has changed: there is now a constant dialogue between the designer and the fan." It should be mentioned that the costumes of Batman, Wonder Woman and Aquaman have already leaked online, not through press releases, but through Zack Snyder's tweets.

The rebirth of Aquaman, who is set to appear in Batman v Superman, Justice League and his own film in 2018, was perhaps Wilkinson's biggest challenge due to high fan expectations. More precisely, due to their absence: previous attempts to show the superhero on the screen were failures compared to films about his colleagues. “It turned out that no one liked the orange scales, the green tights and the whole costume,” says Wilkinson, who is himself a fan of the fish-talking hero.

The devil is in the details

Grant Gustin as Flash

The finished costume hangs in front of us, pleasing the aesthetic sense of designers and fans. Is the work finished? But no, it’s all just beginning. It is now necessary to take into account that the hero in this suit will actively move, fight, use weapons and superpowers. Atwood shares his experience: “On The Flash, our main goal was to create a costume that conveyed the idea of ​​speed. Grant [Gustin, the leading man] is on the move almost all the time, and this had to be taken into account when working on the costume."

Those who know Michael Keaton not only as Birdman, but also as Batman, will probably remember the bat mask of the 1989 version, which did not allow the hero to turn his head. If the villain had snuck up behind him, he would have had to turn his entire body towards him. Yeah, it's inconvenient.

“That was one of the first things Snyder mentioned when we first talked to him,” Wilkinson says. – It was important to Zack that the Batman costume was comfortable and practical; so that it looks realistic and convincing. As a result, the new mask became a real engineering miracle.”

Byrne recalls the arduous process of attaching Guardians of the Galaxy's Peter Quill's holsters to his pants, a problem that involved nine specialists and several departments working on it.

“The props department made the holsters, then we had to attach them to the pants and see what they would look like when the character bends over. We couldn't continue working on the pants until the gun was finished because we needed to know how big it would be. Sometimes it takes a lot of effort to get a tiny part of a costume to work.”

Costume

To draw a pattern of any superhero “logo”, no art education is required. Cut out a yellow oval and a black bat - just like this - and glue them together.

Now you have a choice: glue the logo onto a black long-sleeved tank top or make something like a vest out of felt.

Both options are quite affordable financially and will not require much time.

Using the same scheme, you can make costumes for Spider-Man, Iron Man and other superheroes: who is your child’s master of thoughts?

Discussion

In general, using this principle it is easy to make any costumes - according to the principle of a cape-vest. This includes a musketeer's cloak, a traffic light, any fruits and vegetables, and animal objects.

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Is your child a fidget? Running around all day and requiring you to wear a superhero costume? Or maybe you were told in kindergarten that there will be a matinee, and you urgently need a costume? Where can I get it, how to make it, or can I just get by with a child’s imagination?

Conditions

Before making a superhero costume, let's find out its basic attributes. Any comic book or film character has distinctive, recognizable features by which they can be recognized. If your child asks you to make him any superhero costume, then your hands are free and you can create. But the matter becomes much more complicated if you are required to have a specific character. So, what makes any hero different?

1. Most of them have tight diving suits. It’s probably clear where to get one?
2. Mask.
3. Cloak.
4. Unique weapon.

It’s clear that not everyone can go to a tourist store and buy such a costume for a child, but it’s quite possible to show imagination regarding other heroic elements and attributes.

Mask

The main task of any hero is to maintain the secret of his identity. After all, otherwise the villains will be able to get to him and his family in ordinary life. There are several methods for creating a mask for a boy's superhero costume.

The simplest material is paper. Place cardboard or thick paper on the child’s face and carefully use a pencil to mark points for the eyes and nose. After this, cut out the holes and create the shape for the nose. Along the edges of the sheet, prepare holes for the threads with which you will attach the mask to your head. Foil can also be a good material if you need a superhero. You can’t make a costume for a boy with your own hands from this material, but it can make a wonderful mask. Take three sheets of foil and fold them together. You can coat it with plasticine between layers so that the future mask holds its shape better. Apply the resulting “cake” to your face so tightly that you can highlight all the facial features. Mark the eyes with a marker and then cut them out. To keep the mask in place, you can use tape, and to secure the shape, keep it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Blow up a balloon the size of your child's head. Then cut the paper into small strips. Cover the ball with them in a random order so that the strips overlap each other, and then let it dry. After this, carefully pierce the ball with a needle at the base and cut the paper product into 2 halves with scissors. Give the resulting hemisphere the shape of a face, cut out the eyes and nose.

Helmet

When making your own Batman costume, be sure to make a helmet-shaped mask. The lower part of the face is completely open, and the rest of the surface fits tightly around the head and covers the nose. How to make such a helmet? The proposed option uses thick packing tape and a regular plastic bag. To protect the child’s hair from sticking to the adhesive side of the tape, pull the bag tightly over the head to the level of the nostrils.

Then they begin to wrap adhesive strips around the circumference of the head and upper front part. The nose needs to be slightly lengthened and given an angular shape. To do this, cut out a triangle from cardboard and fold it in half to create a central fold. Then they cover the top and bottom with tape. Tape tapes are laid on top of each other in several layers, resulting in a rather dense helmet. Carefully remove the blank from the child's head and use scissors to cut out the holes for the eyes and trim the edges. Ears for the helmet are formed with pads made of cardboard rolled into tubes. They are covered with tape on both sides, completely hiding the paper.

Icon

A Superman costume must have a logo on the chest. This sets him apart from other superheroes. Our character icon resembles the shape of a diamond. First you need to create a template. On the cardboard, draw a triangular shape with equal sides, one vertex down. Then cut off the top corners. Inside the diamond shape, moving 1.5 cm from the edges, draw a smaller copy. Inside the figure, draw the English letter S with a wide base. Connect the sign to the frame representing the diamond, erasing the common lines. Using a utility knife, cut out the logo itself and the extra parts between the frame and the letter. Using this template you need to create two fabric parts.

Torso

This is the main part you need to make a superhero costume for a boy. For cheaper options, you can use a regular store-bought turtleneck. If you don't want to spoil your clothes with embroidered patterns, using double-sided tape will be a lifesaver. For pants, it would be best to use leggings, since they are inexpensive now.

To create a more expensive option, you will have to work hard and find clothes made from spandex. This stretchy fabric is perfect for creating a tight hero costume.

Warnings

• Don't adorn your outfit with real weapons, as this is extremely dangerous (and sometimes illegal).
• Don't get burned when using a heat gun.
• Be careful when walking around with fake guns.

• Check out your superhero's name and try having it printed somewhere on the costume!
• Create a superhero gang with your friends for fun, collaborative costume ideas.
• Felt is a simple fabric for making costumes, but it is not very durable. If possible, wear shoes under your boots.
• Use enough time to complete your superhero costume. Some methods take a long time.
• Be creative! You may not be an existing superhero character. Pick your favorite superpowers, add your favorite colors and accessories, and start creating!
• If you don't feel comfortable wearing spandex, choose a plain shirt and sweatpants.

This is an image that allows you to fully experience your own strength, power and superiority. But how to make a Superman costume with your own hands, and what available materials can be used?

Stage 1: Create a costume

First of all, you should stock up on red fabric, and also buy the basis for your future outfit - a blue leotard. An excellent alternative that allows you to create a women's costume of a popular hero would be blue leggings.

If you can’t find a suitable option, you should try to find a regular outfit in the right color - from it you can sew a Superman costume with your own hands. It is advisable that the outfit completely fits the body - you can even buy something a size smaller.

Stylish blue leggings paired with a shirt are perfect for both men and women. After all, the original hero wore exactly this kind of attire - tight-fitting leggings.

You should definitely look for a photo of a Superman costume, but making the desired emblem with your own hands is not easy, but you can simplify the task by cutting it out from a ready-made template.

The selected image should be enlarged - it should look impressive on the chest. This is easy to do yourself, or you can ask the staff of the service where you will print the picture.

The main drawing should be prepared in three different versions. After this, carefully cut out the diamond with a utility knife, repeat the procedure with the Superman symbol and a yellow diamond.

Placing templates on felt is an inexpensive but easy-to-work material that is ideal for making your own New Year's Superman costume. Trace each design, then cut them out of fabric of the appropriate color and overlap each other in accordance with the emblem.

Use a thick black marker to outline the letter “S”.

Try on the suit, attaching the finished emblem to the chest, pin it with pins, then carefully sew and glue it.

Stage 2: Superman's Cape

Original Superman costume

consists not only of tights, but also of a stylish raincoat. To make it you will need several meters of shiny fabric - lycra or satin is best, especially since the price of their materials is quite affordable. The width of the cut depends on the required length of the product - about 2 meters, because the hero wore a floor-length cape.

Another 1 meter of fabric will be required to create panties, which are the final element of a stylish look.

Procedure:

It’s easy to sew a Superman costume with your own hands, the patterns are quite accessible, and they’re quite easy to find on the Internet. The process does not take much time, but requires care and attention - it is easy to spoil the material. Therefore, it’s easier to buy a ready-made option - a masquerade cape

for Superman will help save a lot of time.

Stage 3: Briefs are the main detail of the image

For this purpose, you will need men's underwear in the form of high-waisted swimming trunks - this will become the main template.

Required:

To make a New Year's Superman costume for a boy with your own hands, you will also need a belt. For this:

The Superman costume also includes stylish boots - it’s worth taking care to create the same ones. To do this, you should look in the closet for old shoes - among the variety of options, you will probably find high boots with wide shins. All that remains is to transform them!

Superman

Do you want to appear as a superhero? Superman is one of the most popular comic book heroes. This image is for those who are not afraid to joke about themselves. You don’t have to rent carnival costumes; you can make them yourself. So, to create the image of Superman you will need:

Superman costume for adults: YouTube/GrandStart

• blue turtleneck;
• blue sweatpants.

You also need red fabric for the cloak. You can find a ready-made turtleneck with the Superman logo or sew it on yourself. Next, do this:

1. Place a piece of red fabric on the back of the neckline, pin it, and then sew it on.
2. Red panties can be made from the same fabric, and if you want to simplify the task, then wear red swimming trunks.

Complete the look with a yellow waist belt and red boots. Don't forget about the superhero hairstyle.

What to look for when choosing a suit

Pay attention to whether the selected hero has any special features: a crown, platform shoes, wings, etc. Ask yourself: will it be convenient for a child to spend several hours with such props? Won't it be hard and uncomfortable for him? After the costume has already been chosen, be sure to let your child wear it at home for some time before the event.

You will have the opportunity to correct the shortcomings of the suit in advance

After the costume has already been chosen, be sure to let your child wear it at home for some time before the event. You will have the opportunity to correct the shortcomings of the suit in advance.

When choosing a suit, give preference to the most natural and environmentally friendly materials. Take care of a change of clothes at the event itself if the child gets tired of the costume and wants to take it off.

Military exoskeleton

DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) has been working on exoskeletons that could improve the physical combat capability of American soldiers for more than a decade. In 2010, defense contractor Raytheon presented one of the results of its developments for the first time: the XOS 2 exoskeleton.

The suit is designed for work in the field of logistics, that is, logistics, significantly increases the wearer's strength, allowing him to easily break through a three-inch layer of wood. Built-in hydraulics work independently of the suit's owner's muscles, thereby giving him the ability to work for three. Lightweight materials and design provide maneuverability that massive military equipment cannot boast of.

There is, of course, a problem. Each suit must be plugged into an outlet and also linked to the central control panel. While tethered suits are slated for release in 2015, Raytheon is currently developing untethered suits for future use.

Which hero image should you choose?

First of all, you need to ask the child’s opinion on this topic. Surely he has heroes he would like to be like. If a child finds it difficult to choose, help him make this choice, offer options that your child knows about, watch films with these characters, look at pictures on the Internet.

When choosing, avoid negative characters; there is no need to raise and cherish a “monster” and bad qualities in a child. In addition, the child’s peers may notice a bad character, which can serve as a reason for ridicule.

It is also better to avoid the most popular heroes at the moment. Most likely, in this case, your child will not be the only one wearing this look. Although, if you are going to make a costume, then it will definitely be unique.

Holographic display

While watching the movie Iron Man, in the scenes showing Tony Stark inside the armor, we see screens pop up in front of him, giving him the information he needs. It looks great. Why don't we have this? In fact, everything will happen, and very soon.

In fact, the point is not in glasses that can take photographs, thereby bringing Google Glass closer to Iron Man technology, but in the very concept of a wearable computer connected to the Internet that can respond to voice commands and display information accessible only to the wearer. Obviously, miniature glasses for Instagram lovers are the first step towards a full-fledged helmet that will help fight crime.

Attributes

The most important thing about any superhero is his recognition. What is the most recognizable thing about any character? Of course, his weapon. Here, cardboard will become the main assistant for any parent. Here are some examples.

"Captain America". To recreate the image of this hero you will need a shield. Cut out a circle from cardboard and glue or paint it in the desired colors. To hold it, you can use an old rubber wristband. Cut it in half and use a stapler to attach it to the back of the shield. Now the child will be able to insert his hand into it and calmly use the freed hand. Wolverine's blades can also be cut out of cardboard. Then take a regular rubber glove, which cleaners use to wash dishes or floors with caustic detergents. Paint the gloves a flesh color and use a heat gun to secure the blades between your fingers. A Bae belt can be created from any old belt by simply sewing additional gadget pockets onto it and painting it black.

That's all. As you can see, the superhero costumes for boys, photos of which are presented in the article, are very different. Here it all depends only on your imagination and conscience, which should not allow you to do everything in a “catch-and-click manner and you’re done.” Let's not forget the main character of the cartoon "Vovka in the Far Far Away Kingdom" and say "And so it will do!" when making a costume for a child.

Cloak

Despite the fact that the cape is the simplest element, carnival superhero costumes for boys cannot do without this attribute. You can make it from an ordinary old sheet or by purchasing a rectangular piece of fabric in a store.

• Place it on your shoulders and mark the places from which it will fall.
• Transform the rectangle of fabric into a trapezoid based on the points obtained.
• Fold the very edge of the raincoat so that you can insert the ties.
• If you used a sheet as a base, you can sew a second layer of fabric with a more acceptable pattern or shade.
• Come up with a pattern and use a different fabric. Sew it to the raincoat or glue it with double-sided tape.

Papier-mâché product

Those parents who have the opportunity and desire to make papier mache can make an element of a superhero costume together with their child using this technique.

For production you will need:

• newspapers;
• white writing paper;
• plasticine or plastic frame;
• PVA glue;
• gouache;
• rubber.

The algorithm showing how to make your own mask of the new Spider-Man using papier mache technique is as follows:

1. The base for the product can be fashioned from plasticine or take a ready-made plastic frame.
2. Tear newspapers into small pieces. The first layer on the frame should be laid out from wet newspaper scraps.

1. After this, grease the entire surface of the base with PVA glue diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 1. Glue a second layer of newspaper on top, then again grease the entire surface with diluted glue.

1. Similarly, make another 2-3 layers of newspapers.
2. Glue on scraps of white writing paper as the top layer.
3. Leave the product to dry by tapping. After this, remove the plasticine or plastic base from it.
4. Then you need to make slits for the eyes. The hero himself in films and cartoons apparently did not need to breathe in his costume. However, it is still better to make slits for the nose in a papier mache mask. After this, trim the uneven edges.
5. The spider outfit is almost ready! All that remains is to paint the product together with the child. Then coat it with varnish so that the gouache does not stain your hands.
6. The finishing touch: make slits and insert an elastic band through them to put this part of the hero’s costume on the head.

This product is perfect as a carnival costume for the New Year's holiday.

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Such a superhero as Spider-Man is known all over the world. From an early age, boys imagine themselves in his place and for New Year or another masquerade celebration they want to wear the costume of such a character. Therefore, we dedicate this lesson on making a mask specifically to Spider-Man fans. You can easily make such a mask together with your child, where you trust him with simple actions.

• A sheet of thick red paper
• Simple pencil
• Black marker
• Scissors

Shoes

It will be ideal if when making a superhero costume for a boy, you can still find suitable shoes for him. Quite ordinary rubber boots or high socks will do if the child will only walk around the house. If you don’t have them at hand, you can use the following method.

A budget option

When sewing an outfit, it requires a lot of material consumption. Therefore, a Superman costume can be expensive for parents. To reduce costs at least a little, you can replace some details of the outfit with the child’s personal clothing. The bottom part can be blue tights, tights or leggings. For the top, wear a turtleneck, fitted sweater or long-sleeve T-shirt in the same color scheme as the bottom.

Jumpsuits are also suitable as a New Year's costume; you can also use sportswear. The tops of the boots must be sewn from felt in the form of overlays or red knee socks should be used. The main thing is that the Superman carnival costume is light and does not hinder the child’s movements, since he will have to dance, play and participate in various children’s competitions. Shorts are optional. You don't have to include them in your outfit. As for the cloak and logo, we will learn how to sew them later.

The costume should be as close to the original as possible. Superman in comics and cartoons has a long, flowing red cape. There is no specific pattern; many sew it at their own discretion. You can use the diagram below. The smaller the child, the more economical the cutting of the raincoat will be. A flowing long cape looks attractive. For tailoring, it is better to take satin.

To create a raincoat, you need to take measurements from the baby, starting from the base of the neck and to the knees. Then draw a semicircle on a piece of paper with a radius equal to the desired length of the cloak. From the center, measure an amount equal to the half-circumference of the neck and cut it out. This will be the collar area. Attach the pattern to the fabric, trace the outline with chalk and cut it out. It is desirable that the material is solid and does not require seams. To avoid this, it is permissible to reduce the semicircle by a quarter or even half. The cape can be sewn to a T-shirt, made with ties or fastened with a button.

Shorts

If desired, you can wear shorts or panties on top of the tights. Of course, the child’s underwear will not fit over his pants. Therefore, you will have to sew them yourself. As a pattern, take the child’s shorts, attach them to the red fabric and trace them. Go up a size and raise the waist 12cm to accommodate the belt. To avoid a seam in the crotch that causes discomfort, mirror the part vertically.

Cut out the shorts, fold the front and back pieces at the crotch, and sew the side seams together. Leave three holes required. Fold the top edge inward 6 cm and stitch. Then make several loops and sew along the waist line. Cut out a 5 cm wide belt from yellow material. The length should be equal to the waist circumference with a slight increase. Attach a gold buckle to your belt.

Mask

The main task of any hero is to maintain the secret of his identity. After all, otherwise the villains will be able to get to him and his family in ordinary life. There are several methods for creating a mask for a boy's superhero costume.

1. The simplest material is paper. Place cardboard or thick paper on the child’s face and carefully use a pencil to mark points for the eyes and nose. After this, cut out the holes and create the shape for the nose. Along the edges of the sheet, prepare holes for the threads with which you will attach the mask to your head.
2. Foil can also be a good material if you need a superhero. You can’t make a costume for a boy with your own hands from this material, but it can make a wonderful mask. Take three sheets of foil and fold them together. You can coat it with plasticine between layers so that the future mask holds its shape better. Apply the resulting “cake” to your face so tightly that you can highlight all the facial features. Mark the eyes with a marker and then cut them out. To keep the mask in place, you can use tape, and to secure the shape, keep it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
3. Blow up a balloon the size of your child's head. Then cut the paper into small strips. Cover the ball with them in a random order so that the strips overlap each other, and then let it dry. After this, carefully pierce the ball with a needle at the base and cut the paper product into 2 halves with scissors. Give the resulting hemisphere the shape of a face, cut out the eyes and nose.

Buy?

As we have already said, situations are different. If your child just wants to run around like a “superhero” at home, then there is nothing wrong with making him a costume with his own hands, even if they do. so to speak, they grow from the wrong place. But if you need a New Year's superhero costume for a boy for some party, then a logical question arises: is it worth disgracing your child? After all, there are so many stories and funny photographs from the “dad made a suit” series circulating on the Internet!

This is why it may be easier to purchase a Superhero costume for boys in a store. And even here there are many options.

• Specialized boutiques, sewing workshops and online stores will happily start sewing clothes for a boy. True, it will cost a lot.
• Another option is to purchase a ready-made suit on sites like Ebay or Aliexpress. There are a lot of people (cosplayers) offering costumes. But there is also a nuance here: the suit will cost much less, but its delivery may take about a month. Moreover, they can do something tricky with the size.
• Sporting goods store. Let's remember the movie "Kick-Ass". There, the main character simply ordered himself a diving suit and a pair of rubber batons. True, such a suit can also cost a pretty penny.

If spending doesn’t suit you, you’ll have to create a superhero costume for a boy yourself.

Tip 2: How to choose a super hero costume for a child for a holiday

Every mother wants her baby to be the most beautiful at a children's party or at any other holidays, so that his outfit is memorable and original. It is an especially difficult task when you need to choose a fancy dress for a holiday: the mother is faced with the task of not only choosing a character, but also caring for the health and comfort of the baby.

Nowadays, a very fashionable topic for children is super heroes. One has only to remember the latest popular films: Spider-Man, Superman, Catwoman, Batman, Hulk, Fantastic Four, Harry Potter. Don’t forget about the heroes of old books: Zorro, Greek gods from Olympus, Hercules. Also no less relevant are cartoon images: black cloak, Shrek, Robin Hood, Peter Pan, Ninja Turtles

When choosing a costume, you must pay attention to both the image itself and the safety of the costume for the child.

Where to begin?

If my sons really want to become like one of the movie brave men, then they have to follow the lead. Although it is very easy to buy a ready-made image in one of the online stores or order it from a sewing studio. But I don’t like standard outfits, so I prefer to do everything myself. And you?

Before you begin the creation process, it is important to immediately determine who the child will portray. Unlike adults, children are sensitive to every little detail in a superhero costume. Before my first experiments, I had no idea that there were so many necessary parts. We “immersed” ourselves in the cinematic world for several evenings, after which we agreed on the final image.

I recommend sketching out sketches of what you will collect. I have no drawing ability, but the schematic images are clear to me and my children. Sometimes I entrust such an important process to my children, and then I remove the unnecessary things.

I advise you not to wait until the last moment and not to sew a superhero costume the night before the matinee. Such a rush did not lead to anything good: we always forgot something or elements of the outfit fell off at the most crucial moment. Depending on the complexity of the work, it is better to allocate at least three days. They will be enough to realize all your wishes and finalize them.

Pictures of pets

Masks are often used for photo shoots. Parents can take funny photos of their child themselves. The look will be created by cat ears with a tail, paper glasses, and a funny hairstyle.

Mouse, goat or chicken masks are suitable for the theater or circus when children are taken to New Year's performances. Older children or parents of preschoolers can make three-dimensional masks according to the drawings. They are put on the head and cover the back of the child's head. Incisions are made for the eyes and nose. Children will like the head of a horse, boar, or donkey as models.

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Cute and cunning Fox

The Fox mask is extremely popular among girls; in kindergartens this character takes part in almost all scenes based on Russian folk tales. Making such a mask at home is absolutely possible, and besides, you could involve your child in creativity by providing him with a template made of white paper and a picture for coloring.

You will need the following materials:

• sheet of cardboard;
• A3, A4 format paper;
• glue;
• simple pencil.

Print any template. Attach an elastic band to it to attach it to your head. It is convenient to punch holes for it with a hole punch.

Plaster bandage

make a Spider-Man mask using a plaster bandage, which is sold at any pharmacy. It’s better to buy a wide variety, which will cost about 200 or 300 rubles. This option will be very similar to making it from paper and plasticine, but will take much less time.

To manufacture using this technology, you will need the following components:

1. Plaster bandage.
2. Scissors.
3. PVA glue.
4. With a brush.
5. Paints.
6. Black felt-tip pen.

The plaster bandage must be cut into ribbons, and they should be placed one by one in warm water so that it becomes soft. After this, begin to carefully apply strips of bandage to the child’s face. Approximately 3 or 4 layers should be applied to completely cover the face.

It is not necessary to glue the eyes , since Spider-Man has very large ones.

Don’t worry that you will have to wait a long time for it to dry, since the plaster bandage will become hard within 5 minutes, and therefore the child will not have time to get tired of this mask on his face.

Once everything has hardened, remove the piece from your face and wait about an hour for it to harden well. After this, you can carefully trim all the edges and begin to form even eyes for the Spider mask using additional layers of bandage.

The finished product will be quite hard, but if it falls, it may crack. After all these procedures, use paints and markers to make the required color. As in the first option, to create white transparent eyes you can use gauze, which is glued on the back side using PVA.

This option is much faster to make, but it is not as reliable as a mask made from hardened paper, since the plaster can easily crack if dropped.

Useful tips

1. If using plaster of paris, find a large bowl to fill with water. You should not do this in the hall on the carpet, as it can easily get dirty. It is best to do the manufacturing in the bathroom, which will then be much easier to clean.
2. Use only warm water . Cold weather softens the bandage worse, and the child will be cold.
3. Before starting work, draw the contours of the eyes on the face. This will make it easier to create the shape.