The Super(fabric) Friends!

Comic Con is coming up pretty soon and that means there will be countless Batmen, Supermen, Wonder Women and every other member of the Justice League walking about. So, rather than look exactly like everyone else and buying your costume, add a bit of your own personal flair by making your own or embellishing a costume you already have. Here are a few suggestions.

1. Batman

There are a few iterations of Batman from the 1966 television show, to the 1990's cartoon, to the Batman of the Dark Night trilogy. They each have their own style but they also have a couple things in common: a cape and the bat insignia. To create these two iconic pieces, I suggest you use a fabric that is easy to deal with while being heavy enough that it does not look like it's made of construction paper (although if you can pull that off, kudos). Cire Coated Interlock Fabric is perfect for this (it's also pretty good for the utility belt and the briefs). As for the actual body of the costume, it consists of tights, briefs (over the tights) and the top; 70 Denier Interlock Fabric will work for the tights and top. And, if you want to add a bit texture to your costume, lay a bit of Power Mesh over it.

2. Superman

Much like Batman, there are a few versions of the Superman costume. However, there is one version that is most iconic: the red underwear over blue tights. Again, Cire Coated Interlock Fabric is going to be your best bet for the chest insignia and belt.  You can revisit the two fabric combo (70 Denier with Power Mesh over) for the tights, briefs and top however Superman is a far less gritty hero than Batman and a smoother approach might be more to your liking. In that case Honeycomb Pique is what you are looking for. 

3. Wonder Woman

No Justice League is complete without Wonder Woman. The most famous variation on Wonder Woman's costume is no variation at all, it's the classic Linda Carter version that was taken straight from the comic books. The base of this costume will be Stretch Charmeuse. For the stars, golden insignia and gauntlets (unless you have your own)  use Cire Coated Interlock Fabric.

Now that you have a few ideas to get the ball rolling, go forth and dawn your cape or mask or golden lasso and fight crime! Or, just walk around a convention center and look amazing (that's probably safer). For more crime fighting materials click here.

Until Next Time

-Horacio Tweet