Disney has done it again. Charm has become a new animated favorite with viewers and the song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” has become a huge chart-topping hit. But contrary to what the song says, everyone talks about Bruno.
Bruno Madrigal is the only son of Alma Madrigal and the unlucky black sheep of the family due to his gift of seeing the future, especially due to the negative results of his visions. He is a misunderstood and compassionate character despite the fear he instills in the villagers; and this is part of the reason viewers are so drawn to him. He also inspired a number of cosplayers, so let’s take a look at how to put together Bruno’s signature look.
The main part of Bruno’s outfit is a traditional poncho. Ponchos are an incredibly easy garment to sew, perfect for beginning cosplayers. First, choose your fabric. Wools and specialty knits are great for a warmer garment and have a stiffer drape, while lighter fabrics won’t overheat you in hot weather but will have a smooth drape. Also keep in mind the method you will choose to add the pattern to the fabric, as some fabrics will work better with paint or iron-on transfers, etc.
The basic pattern starts with a rectangle with a width as wide as you would like the poncho to extend across your arms and with a length twice the length from the top of your shoulder to where you want the poncho to reach your hips. or mid-thigh. Add a neck hole, attach a hood (free sewing patterns can be found online if needed), and if you have access to a sewing machine, you can add decorative hems around the edges for a little flair.
Now you need to add the pattern to the sides of the poncho and there are many techniques to choose from or even use a combination of methods to find what works best for you. The easiest method is to paint fabrics freehand with a brush or fabric markers, whichever is more comfortable for you. Practice first with scraps of fabric and draw the design on the fabric with a washable fabric pen or chalk. Since the pattern repeats, you can even create your own stamps and stamp the pattern onto fabric.
Depending on the type of fabric you use and how the fabric is woven or woven, you may be able to use heat transfer sheets which will allow you to print the pattern using a home printer and then use transfer sheets and an iron to transfer the image. on the fabric. If you have access to a Cricut or Silhouette machine, you can also create a stencil to use while painting the design onto the fabric.
For the rest of the Bruno cosplay, you will need a pair of brown pants and sandals. For sandals, look for a brown faux-leather pair with a wide top strap. If you get one that’s made with soft faux fur, you’ll have a great surface to paint the designs seen on Bruno’s sandals onto yours.
Don’t forget to comb your hair or wear a wig; And to add facial hair, you can use makeup to draw it in or buy lace-up fake goatee hair that can be applied with gum for a more realistic look.
Disney Charm is currently streaming on Disney Plus.