Children really like the image of Spider-Man; they try to imitate this hero in every possible way. Parents are often asked to buy a costume, however, if you know how to sew, it is not difficult to make it yourself. How to make a costume yourself and what does it consist of?
What does the Spider-Man suit consist of?
There are several options for tailoring a Spider-Man costume for a boy:
- Simplified version. Enough jeans, just add a blue and red turtleneck on top. Or a full-fledged suit, but the top and bottom in the form of blue leggings are separate. A hat-mask may or may not be included. There is a simplified version of the mask in the form of an ordinary carnival one, you just need to paint it with cobwebs;
- More complex tailoring. One-piece overalls with gloves and boots. That is, all the elements go together. More often than not, this model is chosen for performances, but at home this option is difficult to replicate. Only professionals can do this. This suit fits the body and looks more believable.The suit consists of 6-7 separately cut pieces that need to be sewn. Of course, this requires more skills and patience.
Important! The choice of costume depends on the purpose, on the perseverance of the child; for some it is difficult to wear a whole set, then you can limit it to only the top. True Spiderman fans welcome any interpretation that somehow resembles the hero.
It doesn’t matter which option you decide to go with, but it’s not just about the tailoring. To make the costume resemble a spider, you need to make the appropriate decoration. Paint all the red elements with a “web” and don’t forget about the spider applique. If desired, you can draw or embroider.
What you need to make it yourself
In order for the costume to turn out the way it was originally intended, you need to have the following materials and tools before sewing:
- Stretch fabric in red and blue;
- Scissors, ruler, measuring tape;
- Chalk or piece of soap;
- Threads are red and blue;
- Black fabric marker;
- Sewing machine and overlocker.
The simplified option is chosen, the less need for a sewing machine. For example, you can buy a red turtleneck and sew on blue elements. This can also be done manually.
Important! Supplex fabric is very suitable for such a suit. It stretches well, and the product does not lose its shape. Plus, the color palette contains the most suitable red and blue colors, completely identical to the original.
If you need to sew the top and bottom together or separately, you will need a pattern. No, you don’t need to build or draw anything. It is enough to find a children's sweater or turtleneck of the right size, leggings or sleep pants, lay them out on fabrics folded in half, and the pattern is ready. All that remains is to circle it, taking into account allowances of 1-2 cm.
How to make a Spider-Man costume: instructions
To sew your favorite Spiderman costume, you need to follow the following step-by-step instructions:
- Start with a pattern. As already mentioned, pants that fit properly will do. Lay them out on blue fabric and cut them out, but only shorter in length. Because there will also be an imitation of boots in the form of red cuffs from the shins to the ankles. To do this, you just need to cut out two rectangles from red fabric. Sew and paint an imitation of a web with a marker. They will be worn over pants, so you will need to look at the fitting to see if an elastic band may need to be inserted to ensure they stay in place on the legs. Sew the parts of the pants and insert an elastic band so that they are securely fixed at the waist;
- Now do the same with the top. Cut out the front and back of the baby's sweater. In this case, the parts should have a yoke made of red fabric. All other elements are made of blue fabric. In order not to get confused about what and where, it is better to cut the top by looking at a photo of the suit from the Internet or a sketch drawn with pencils. Again, the sleeves should be approximately to the elbow. For red inserts (imitation gloves), you need to cut out 2 rectangles. Since the decor of the top is more saturated, you should make an applique or embroidery of a spider at chest level, paint all the red inserts with cobwebs, and then sew all the elements;
- To make a hat-mask pattern, a very ordinary hat will do. Lay out and cut out two pieces on red fabric. The only thing is that the hat needs to be lengthened so that it reaches the neck. Draw an imitation of a cobweb with a marker, sew it together and make slits for the eyes at the desired level. Well, or an alternative in the form of a mask, as described above.
That's all! The costume is ready, all that remains is to find a reason to wear it. You can speed this up by arranging a photo shoot at home with your family.
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