Spider-Man, classic suit

Spider-Man's classic red-and-blue comics suit with web lines and white eyes, for makers ready to sew or customise a full stretch bodysuit and mask.

The classic Spider-Man suit is a full-body red-and-blue design. The mask, the centre of the torso, the gloves and the boots are red and covered in black web lines, while the sides of the body and the legs are blue. A black spider sits on the chest and a larger red spider on the back, and the mask has large white eyes with black outlines. Panel shapes differ between comic artists and the films, so choose one version and follow its seam lines. Four-way stretch spandex lets the suit move with you. You can sew solid red and blue fabric together along the curved panel lines, or buy fabric or a suit with the webs already printed, which is a good start if patterning a full bodysuit feels like too much. Sew with a stretch stitch or overlocker so the seams do not pop. On a hand-built suit, web lines are usually added with dimensional fabric paint along lines lightly marked on the fabric; let each section dry before moving on. The eyes are mesh you can see through, stretched over a thin frame of craft foam or plastic and fixed inside the mask. Cut a paper template first, and test that you can see well enough to walk safely. Use fabric paint and any adhesive in a well-ventilated room. If you use an iron or heat gun, keep it away from fabric scraps and wear heat-resistant gloves. Younger makers should have an adult help with heat tools and blades. Some conventions ask you to remove full-face masks at check-in, so check each event's rules.