Storm, classic

Storm's classic black comics costume with wrist-attached cape, tiara and long white hair, for makers comfortable sewing stretch fabric.

Storm's classic comics costume is a black bodysuit with a black cape that attaches at the wrists, so it spreads like wings when she raises her arms. She wears a metallic tiara and black boots, and her hair is long, full and white. Later comics and the animated series changed the colours and details, so choose one version and use its references. The bodysuit is black four-way stretch fabric sewn with a stretch stitch or overlocker; test your settings on a scrap first. A cheap test version in similar fabric helps you get the fit right before you cut your good material. Fit the bodysuit before anything else, since the cape anchors to it. The cape is a large piece of lightweight black fabric fixed at the back of the neck or shoulders and to loops or cuffs at each wrist. Try it on and raise and lower your arms before you finish the hem, to check it moves freely and clears the floor. The tiara can be cut from craft foam and painted silver or gold. A long white wig with extra wefts sewn in gives the full, sweeping hair. Secure it with clips or a wig cap so it stays put when the cape moves. If you heat-shape foam for the tiara, keep the heat gun moving in a well-ventilated space and wear heat-resistant gloves. Cut on a mat, away from your fingers. Younger makers should have an adult present for heat tools and blades.