kids grass dance outfit

babyinez2003 · 07-29-2008, 06:38 PM

somebody please help me....!! my son is 4 and is starting to dance and i want a little grass dance outfit for him. how do i make a simple one for him. where do i even begin????

nika hinska · 07-29-2008, 07:03 PM

They got a descent pattern in crazy crow

**billyjoejimbob** · 07-29-2008, 07:54 PM

get 2 bandanas and some ribbon.

cut a whole in the middle of 1 bandana and that is the yoke.

cut the other bandana in half diagonal and those are the aprons.

add ribbon on the borders.

with some creativity they can look pretty cool. i made a few.

Dovie Shannon · 07-30-2008, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyjoejimbob

get 2 bandanas and some ribbon.

cut a whole in the middle of 1 bandana and that is the yoke.

cut the other bandana in half diagonal and those are the aprons.

add ribbon on the borders.

with some creativity they can look pretty cool. i made a few.

Do you have any pictures? I would love to see what they look like.

wyo_rose · 07-30-2008, 01:44 PM

I make simple fast ones all the time.

For the aprons, cut 4 rectangles (2 will just be the lining and can be any material). Width will be 1/2 of kids waist measurement plus a couple inches. Length will be kids measurement from waist to knee plus a couple inches. Fold all pieces in half (together) and cut the corners off the bottom so you end up with U shaped pieces.

Wrap and wrap yarn around something (I use my 6 inch clear ruler, but cardboard works great), and slide off in big sections. Just starting with one color is easiest. Now take one U shape (have it's U shaped lining ready) and place the yarn on top with one edge of the loops lining up with the raw edge of the fabric. It doesn't have to be perfect. Spread it along the edge and this doesn't have to be perfect either. Just make sure the loops are at the edge of the fabric or beyond. When you get the yarn how you want it (this is where you would add in other colors or whatever), cover it with the U shaped lining and pin in place. Sew together with a generous seam allowance, maybe 1 inch.

Turn right side out....trim yarn ends...TA DUH!! Now fold the top edge over and stitch leaving a casing of about an inch for a belt or elastic or some sort of tie. Repeat for the other apron.

For the cape, you can use the same technique, just cutting 2 LONG ovals (one will be the lining). Place the yarn as before and sew the lining over the whole thing as before. Now make a small slash in the middle of the lining and turn right side out. Trim yarn.

You may have to make a pattern for the head opening. I usually use paper and cut an oval and see if it fits over the kids head. If not, adjust it. If too big start over. Then use the pattern and trace it on either the lining or the outside fabric, making sure it's in the exact center. Pin the layers together before you cut. Either bind the neck edge with bias tape, or fold it over about 1/2 inch and sew, or just zig zag the edge.

You can just use a ribbon shirt for the top.

After you're first one, you can probably see how you want to modify it...the amount or colors of yarn, shape of the cape, etc...

If you get ambitious, you can cut off a pair of old (or new) sweats (or MAKE a quick pair of short pants with an elastic waist) to wear underneath. Sew a line of yarn down the outer side and around the bottom where it's cut off.

Good luck!

**billyjoejimbob** · 07-30-2008, 08:23 PM

the top is a little crookd on him because he was figgety.

Dovie Shannon · 07-31-2008, 01:02 PM

i like it

wyo_rose · 07-31-2008, 08:47 PM

That's CUTE! It's not a bandana with ribbons, but very nice!

**billyjoejimbob** · 08-01-2008, 09:50 PM

they actually are bandanas. and it was 2002, yarn was still in.

07-29-2008, 06:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
babyinez2003 Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	kids grass dance outfit somebody please help me....!! my son is 4 and is starting to dance and i want a little grass dance outfit for him. how do i make a simple one for him. where do i even begin????

07-29-2008, 07:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
billyjoejimbob Fat Singer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: white guy land Posts: 1,526	get 2 bandanas and some ribbon. cut a whole in the middle of 1 bandana and that is the yoke. cut the other bandana in half diagonal and those are the aprons. add ribbon on the borders. with some creativity they can look pretty cool. i made a few. __________________ There are 2 types of people in the world... Really stupid people who think they are smart and Really smart people who think they are smart.

07-30-2008, 01:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
wyo_rose Teenah's Too Cool Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Washakie Posts: 8,034 Blog Entries: 2	I make simple fast ones all the time. For the aprons, cut 4 rectangles (2 will just be the lining and can be any material). Width will be 1/2 of kids waist measurement plus a couple inches. Length will be kids measurement from waist to knee plus a couple inches. Fold all pieces in half (together) and cut the corners off the bottom so you end up with U shaped pieces. Wrap and wrap yarn around something (I use my 6 inch clear ruler, but cardboard works great), and slide off in big sections. Just starting with one color is easiest. Now take one U shape (have it's U shaped lining ready) and place the yarn on top with one edge of the loops lining up with the raw edge of the fabric. It doesn't have to be perfect. Spread it along the edge and this doesn't have to be perfect either. Just make sure the loops are at the edge of the fabric or beyond. When you get the yarn how you want it (this is where you would add in other colors or whatever), cover it with the U shaped lining and pin in place. Sew together with a generous seam allowance, maybe 1 inch. Turn right side out....trim yarn ends...TA DUH!! Now fold the top edge over and stitch leaving a casing of about an inch for a belt or elastic or some sort of tie. Repeat for the other apron. For the cape, you can use the same technique, just cutting 2 LONG ovals (one will be the lining). Place the yarn as before and sew the lining over the whole thing as before. Now make a small slash in the middle of the lining and turn right side out. Trim yarn. You may have to make a pattern for the head opening. I usually use paper and cut an oval and see if it fits over the kids head. If not, adjust it. If too big start over. Then use the pattern and trace it on either the lining or the outside fabric, making sure it's in the exact center. Pin the layers together before you cut. Either bind the neck edge with bias tape, or fold it over about 1/2 inch and sew, or just zig zag the edge. You can just use a ribbon shirt for the top. After you're first one, you can probably see how you want to modify it...the amount or colors of yarn, shape of the cape, etc... If you get ambitious, you can cut off a pair of old (or new) sweats (or MAKE a quick pair of short pants with an elastic waist) to wear underneath. Sew a line of yarn down the outer side and around the bottom where it's cut off. Good luck! __________________ Don't take life so seriously! It's not permanent.

07-30-2008, 08:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
billyjoejimbob Fat Singer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: white guy land Posts: 1,526	the top is a little crookd on him because he was figgety. __________________ There are 2 types of people in the world... Really stupid people who think they are smart and Really smart people who think they are smart.

07-31-2008, 08:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
wyo_rose Teenah's Too Cool Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Washakie Posts: 8,034 Blog Entries: 2	That's CUTE! It's not a bandana with ribbons, but very nice! __________________ Don't take life so seriously! It's not permanent.

07-29-2008, 07:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
nika hinska Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kansas Posts: 8	They got a descent pattern in crazy crow

07-31-2008, 01:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dovie Shannon tx fancy shawl dancer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 156	i like it

08-01-2008, 09:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
billyjoejimbob Fat Singer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: white guy land Posts: 1,526	they actually are bandanas. and it was 2002, yarn was still in. __________________ There are 2 types of people in the world... Really stupid people who think they are smart and Really smart people who think they are smart.

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