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Recreating an Encanto Girl's Costume
Millions of fans love the Walt Disney Company across the world for its magical cartoons and animated productions. Earlier this year, they did it again with the release of Encanto, their first movie featuring a lead figure that wears glasses, which many young ones out there will relate to. The animated feature film, which was released in theaters and on the Disney+ channel, follows the story of Mirabel. She is part of the Madrigal family that lives in the magical town of Encanto.
All of her siblings are gifted with unique magical powers except for her, which is a source of frustration for her, as you might imagine. Even so, when the town is faced with danger, she is the one who summons the courage and willpower to save her family and town, despite her lack of magical ability.
The movie offers great cosplay opportunities aside from the stunning visuals, powerful storyline, and incredible song performances. There are various costumes one can craft to play the role of their favorite characters. Whether it’s for cosplay, Halloween, or general fun, recreating these vibrant costumes can be a great way to infuse a spark of wonder in your child’s eyes. Here are some tips on recreating the look of your favorite characters with your own Encanto costume.
Encanto Mirabel Costume Details
The film's main character is Mirabel, and her outfit is perhaps one of the more intricate and interesting to recreate. You can use hand-painted designs or full embroidery here, depending on your skill and intent on achieving a realistic appearance. To pull off her tiered skirt and peasant blouse. McCall’s M8066, from their line of Learn to Sew items, will make for a great skirt here. For the blouse, McCall’s vintage pattern 7100 makes for an excellent embroidered top for this costume. You can add a simple flounce to the blouse to enhance its accuracy.
The embroidery for the Mirabel Encanto Dress might be the most challenging element when recreating this outfit, but it can add a deeper layer of authenticity to the whole assembly. Whether you choose to do it using a sewing machine or by hand, it will be a challenge to pull off, but it will add texture and depth to the outfit that cannot be achieved otherwise. You can take an easier route by using fabric paint to paint the designs as needed. However, you will need to use parchment paper underneath the fabric during the painting and drying processes to stop the paint from bleeding through and spoiling your costume.
A good paint to use for this purpose is the textile color fabric paint produced by Jacquard because its consistency or thickness can be adjusted at will by adding thinners to it. It works on almost all fabric types, so you won’t need to worry about what fabric you’re using. Their Neopaque line of paints is especially good for use on darker colored fabrics and has a thicker consistency, which is preferable from a textural point of view. For those that prefer using marker-style applicators instead of a brush, Liquitex manufactures highly effective fabric markers, although the results you get in the end might vary depending on the type of material you’re using.
Encanto Isabela Costume Details
Mirabel’s sister, Isabela, has one of the most intricate costume designs in the movie. Her outfit can be described as nothing short of princess-like, and it will be a favorite costume for little girls worldwide. To recreate her ruffle-heavy dress, you’ll also need to adjust basic dress patterns such as McCall’s M8032 to get you started on the upper segment of the dress and the ruffled sections of the upper sleeves. For the layered skirt that completes the lower half of the outfit, McCall’s M8150 will fit the bill perfectly. The choice of fabric you use for this outfit will be key in determining the success of your costume.
The ruffles and sleeves should be made out of sheer dotted fabrics, which should be layered on top of a lavender fabric. For the floral details of the Isabel Encanto Dress, you can choose to paint the fabric directly or use independent floral appliques that can be sewn onto the fabric to give it more texture. You can try and save on your outfit’s cost by obtaining multiple appliques by purchasing a yard of sheer floral-embroidered fabric and cutting out the individual appliques to be sewn onto the dress.
Encanto Dolores Costume Details
Recreating the Dolores Encanto Dress will take you through much the same steps as Mirabel’s costume in your choice of fabrics, base garments, and preparation. McCall’s M8066 from their Learn to Sew designs will work well for the skirt. Similarly, McCall’s vintage pattern 7100 will work well for the blouse segment of the costume.
While Dolores’ outfit has a more Spanish feel to it, the detailing process will be more or less similar to Mirabel’s design. You will have the option of using a machine to sew on the details or use your hands. Even though using your hands will be significantly more challenging at this stage, it typically results in much richer textures. You might, however, prefer to use a fabric coloring agent such as those found on Jacquard’s Neopaque line of products. Remember to use parchment underneath your fabric while painting and drying your costume to prevent the possibility of seepage and the ruining of your handiwork.
Final Thoughts
Recreating favorite characters from favorite movies and shows with a costume is a favorite pastime for the young and the young at heart and can be a great way to bond and connect with your loved ones. If your loved one is a fan of the movie, then assembling these outfits can help you add some magic to their day and play out their fantasy. At the end of the day, however, remember that the point of all this is to have fun, so don’t get upset if you have trouble getting it right or if the outcome isn’t quite as spectacular as you hoped it would be.
Millions of fans love the Walt Disney Company across the world for its magical cartoons and animated productions. Earlier this year, they did it again with the release of Encanto, their first movie featuring a lead figure that wears glasses, which many young ones out there will relate to. The animated feature film, which was released in theaters and on the Disney+ channel, follows the story of Mirabel. She is part of the Madrigal family that lives in the magical town of Encanto.
All of her siblings are gifted with unique magical powers except for her, which is a source of frustration for her, as you might imagine. Even so, when the town is faced with danger, she is the one who summons the courage and willpower to save her family and town, despite her lack of magical ability.
The movie offers great cosplay opportunities aside from the stunning visuals, powerful storyline, and incredible song performances. There are various costumes one can craft to play the role of their favorite characters. Whether it’s for cosplay, Halloween, or general fun, recreating these vibrant costumes can be a great way to infuse a spark of wonder in your child’s eyes. Here are some tips on recreating the look of your favorite characters with your own Encanto costume.
Encanto Mirabel Costume Details
The film's main character is Mirabel, and her outfit is perhaps one of the more intricate and interesting to recreate. You can use hand-painted designs or full embroidery here, depending on your skill and intent on achieving a realistic appearance. To pull off her tiered skirt and peasant blouse. McCall’s M8066, from their line of Learn to Sew items, will make for a great skirt here. For the blouse, McCall’s vintage pattern 7100 makes for an excellent embroidered top for this costume. You can add a simple flounce to the blouse to enhance its accuracy.
The embroidery for the Mirabel Encanto Dress might be the most challenging element when recreating this outfit, but it can add a deeper layer of authenticity to the whole assembly. Whether you choose to do it using a sewing machine or by hand, it will be a challenge to pull off, but it will add texture and depth to the outfit that cannot be achieved otherwise. You can take an easier route by using fabric paint to paint the designs as needed. However, you will need to use parchment paper underneath the fabric during the painting and drying processes to stop the paint from bleeding through and spoiling your costume.
A good paint to use for this purpose is the textile color fabric paint produced by Jacquard because its consistency or thickness can be adjusted at will by adding thinners to it. It works on almost all fabric types, so you won’t need to worry about what fabric you’re using. Their Neopaque line of paints is especially good for use on darker colored fabrics and has a thicker consistency, which is preferable from a textural point of view. For those that prefer using marker-style applicators instead of a brush, Liquitex manufactures highly effective fabric markers, although the results you get in the end might vary depending on the type of material you’re using.
Encanto Isabela Costume Details
Mirabel’s sister, Isabela, has one of the most intricate costume designs in the movie. Her outfit can be described as nothing short of princess-like, and it will be a favorite costume for little girls worldwide. To recreate her ruffle-heavy dress, you’ll also need to adjust basic dress patterns such as McCall’s M8032 to get you started on the upper segment of the dress and the ruffled sections of the upper sleeves. For the layered skirt that completes the lower half of the outfit, McCall’s M8150 will fit the bill perfectly. The choice of fabric you use for this outfit will be key in determining the success of your costume.
The ruffles and sleeves should be made out of sheer dotted fabrics, which should be layered on top of a lavender fabric. For the floral details of the Isabel Encanto Dress, you can choose to paint the fabric directly or use independent floral appliques that can be sewn onto the fabric to give it more texture. You can try and save on your outfit’s cost by obtaining multiple appliques by purchasing a yard of sheer floral-embroidered fabric and cutting out the individual appliques to be sewn onto the dress.
Encanto Dolores Costume Details
Recreating the Dolores Encanto Dress will take you through much the same steps as Mirabel’s costume in your choice of fabrics, base garments, and preparation. McCall’s M8066 from their Learn to Sew designs will work well for the skirt. Similarly, McCall’s vintage pattern 7100 will work well for the blouse segment of the costume.
While Dolores’ outfit has a more Spanish feel to it, the detailing process will be more or less similar to Mirabel’s design. You will have the option of using a machine to sew on the details or use your hands. Even though using your hands will be significantly more challenging at this stage, it typically results in much richer textures. You might, however, prefer to use a fabric coloring agent such as those found on Jacquard’s Neopaque line of products. Remember to use parchment underneath your fabric while painting and drying your costume to prevent the possibility of seepage and the ruining of your handiwork.
Final Thoughts
Recreating favorite characters from favorite movies and shows with a costume is a favorite pastime for the young and the young at heart and can be a great way to bond and connect with your loved ones. If your loved one is a fan of the movie, then assembling these outfits can help you add some magic to their day and play out their fantasy. At the end of the day, however, remember that the point of all this is to have fun, so don’t get upset if you have trouble getting it right or if the outcome isn’t quite as spectacular as you hoped it would be.