Suit For A Cat For The New Year: How To Do It Yourself, A Selection Of Ideas With A Photo

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Costume for a cat for the New Year: get inspired and do it yourself

New Year is just around the corner, and the cat still doesn't have a carnival costume? I would like to say: yes and do not. Well, freedom-loving cats do not value anything except their own fur. And all the quirks of people with dressing only tire them. But if you have decided to dress up the purr by all means, then you must do it correctly.

How to make a New Year's costume for a cat

Costumes for cats can be very different. The easiest way is to make a New Year's hat and collar or bow tie. But you can get down to business more thoroughly by sewing a full-fledged carnival costume. True, this will take more time and skill.

New Year's cap

Fleece is suitable for a hat. It keeps its shape well and at the same time is quite soft. You can choose any color, for example, traditional red. And for the edge and pompom, it is better to take white fur or soft fluffy fabric.

How to sew a cap:

1. Measure the circumference of the cat's head and make a paper pattern. Then cut the fabric.

   

   It is convenient to make a cap pattern with a compass

2. Fold the blank in half with the right side inward and sew the back of the hood. It is better to do this on a typewriter. The seam will be stronger and smoother. But you can also manually.

   

   Sew the fabric on a typewriter

3. Cut the edge of the cap out of white cloth, 4–5 cm wide and equal to the circumference of the head. And also a circle with a diameter of 5-6 cm for a pom-pom.

   

   The pompom can be made voluminous

4. Place a needle-forward seam along the edge of the circle. Then gather the fabric by pulling the loose ends together. Get a pompom.

   

   The hood consists of three parts

5. Stitch the side cuts of the edging.

6. Sew the edge to the cap, folding the parts with the right sides (the seam will be from the wrong side).

   

   Sew a white fur trim to the cap

7. Sew a pom-pom to the cap. To keep the product better on the cat's head, you can sew ribbons for tying or a round rubber band on the sides.

   

   Sew on the pompom

8. Make sure the cap fits by trying it on the cat.

   

   Measure the cap on the cat

Video: how to sew a hat for a cat for the New Year

The bow tie

When choosing a costume for a cat, the main thing is not to overdo it with the outfit, so that it does not hinder the movements of the animal. A bow tie is an elegant accessory that will give your cat a stylish festive look and at the same time will not cause objections from the beast.

A bow tie is a self-sufficient accessory for celebrating the New Year

How to make a bow tie:

1. From a dense fabric that keeps its shape well, cut out 3 rectangles with sides: 24x6, 6x2 and (cat's neck girth) x5 cm.

   

   Cut the details of the tie

2. On the longest, narrowest rectangle, press seam allowances to the wrong side.

   

   Iron the allowances on the tie strap

3. Fold the piece in half and sew a seam on the machine to fix this position. You will get a tie strap.

   

   Sew the strap close to the edge

4. Fold the widest part - the base of the butterfly - right side inward. Sew long edges and turn right over. Iron so that the seam is in the middle.

5. Sew short cuts. You should get a tape closed in a ring. Iron again so that the last seam is in the middle of the part.

   

   Stitch the side cuts of the main part

6. Place the butterfly blank on top of the strap. The edges of the smallest part - the membranes - are tucked inside out and ironed. Drag the strap and the main piece of the butterfly with the webbing. Secure the position with stitches from the wrong side.

   

   Assemble your bow tie

7. Sew on the strap with a hook or Velcro fastener.

   

   Sew on the strap

The combination of two colors in a bow tie looks more beautiful

Video: festive butterfly for a cat

Party Vest

On the basis of a vest, you can create a wide variety of New Year's costumes for a cat, choosing the color of the fabric and adding accessories.

Crafting tips:

1. Choose stretch fabrics for sewing. In them it will be easier for a cat to survive "captivity".

2. To make the suit fit, take measurements from the fluffy pet, as shown in the photo. Add 2 cm to the girths of the body and neck, and the girth of the paws - 1.5 cm for a free fit.

   

   Take measurements from your cat

3. Using the measurements taken from the cat, construct the pattern on paper.

   

   Build a vest pattern for a cat

4. When cutting, add 4 cm (4 cm) to the fastener along the back. Do not forget about the seam allowances (1.5 cm).
5. To prevent the fabric from fraying during wear, overcast the edges of the parts with an overlock.
6. It is more convenient to start sewing with a fastener. Then sew the shoulder seams and sew a bias tape over the neckline. Make side seams and foot holes (also with bias tape). Finally, fold and stitch the back of the garment.

Video: how to make a warm leopard suit for a cat

Photo gallery: ideas for Christmas costumes for cats

Red fur coat and hat are a classic of the New Year

You can make a red vest with a hood and white trim

Police cat is always on guard for a good New Year

Add stars to the vest and hat - the cat will become the sheriff

The cat does not want to adhere to order and threatens to drop the Christmas tree? - then he is a pirate

A well-fed cat can be dressed up as a boxer

You can invite the cat-McDonald to the New Year's table

Black and yellow suit with wings and antennae will turn a cat into a bee

Holly cat will look good next to the tree

If there are claws on the red cap, then your pet is now a cancer

If there are horns on the head, then this is not a cat at all, but a deer

Elven ears sewn to the cap will make a New Year's helper out of a cat

On New Year's Eve, a goldfish will fulfill 3 wishes under the chimes, the main thing is that it does not drop the tree and does not eat all the "rain"

Only one of the fluffy representatives can be dressed up in a suit - the calmer

Small sweaters can be knitted for cats if knitting is better for you.

Cats in Christmas hats will look very cute

You can simply add horns to the cat, turning it into a New Year's deer

The cat in a suit will be the most photogenic guest of the evening.

Video: funny cat costumes

So, we looked at how to make a costume for a cat for the New Year. And you still have everything ahead of you: to sew, dress up, hold a photo session. Happy Holidays to you and your cat!