How to Make a Spandex Bodysuit - by Creative Costuming

[@novagray4143]

I might actually cry. I've been looking for a good body suite totural for months.

[@ScottBayles]

+Nova Gray Happy to help!

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

I've Been searching too, I might read the Book if I'm in the Mood, I just Need to know how to Make a Jellicle Costume, I just Learned how to get Yak hair.

[@MadSmylex]

Thanks for the tutorial, man! I finally have the confidence to make one myself and not be super insecure about starting

[@denicabishop]

Perfect!!! I just made my son's "spiderman costume" with red fabric that he's been BEGGING for! Thank you so, very much!!!

[@contessaguapatini]

This turned out perfectly. Silver foiled (Tin Woodswoman) I bought a pattern that didn’t work half as well. I used a serger and boom it was done in minutes. The measurements and marking them to the fabric took the most time. But now I just have to copy the one I have. Thank you for this. Awesome

[@danmorris2122]

Finally a tutorial I can use to make the new Spider-Man suit from civil war

[@rogerdebodger2514]

what a lovely presentation.you make the bodysuit look like a nicely made professional product,im very impressed with the skill and attention to detail i now feel like i have actually learned how to create something credible by hand .i will definitely be having a go myself. many thanks for sharing your knowledge and craftsmanship.

[@Yanky820]

This is so awesome I can't wait to try it out. You truly are an inspiration both creatively and spiritually. Can't wait to see what comes next.

[@ScottBayles]

+Yanky820 Thanks so much! I'm humbled.

[@elikarpinski2460]

Jesus loving costume man? Sounds good to me.

[@rezelldancetv]

Great video! I will def be watching your others. I love that you are a customer and a believer. Thanks for your help and keep up the great work. God Bless!

[@pkglock9272]

You totally saved my ass on the project I’m working on, thanks for the amazing tutorial

[@jmdstudios1]

Yes it's finally here! Thank you so much for this. God bless

[@ChilesheCheryl]

God bless you! Thank you for this detailed, well paced tutorial❤

[@NinjaStudent-yo5ws]

I might try this, since I’m thinking of making my own Spider-Man cosplay from scratch

[@MsVidzRShway]

Just found your channel and just want to say THANK YOU!!!

[@evelyne7843]

very useful! reccomend for cosplayers to use this who dont have a lot of experience with patterns and sewing!

[@gtf187]

not a Christian but this is a great channel, just got a sub from me!

[@palmerj0901]

I really appreciate your instructing style.

[@Bitcrossfire1]

this is great, I've been trying to figure this out. Thanks for sharing.

[@ScottBayles]

+Bitcrossfire1 You're welcome!

[@lemapp]

Great Video! Sharing it with friends! Wanted to make a note about stretch. You want to make sure the fabric stretches across the body for the body and sleeves. You want the stretch to go up and down for the diamond (gusset) piece. At the crotch, the body fabric doesn't stretch well when you bend. The gusset provides that stretch.

[@ScottBayles]

+Lem Apperson Thanks! That's true if your fabric is only 2-way stretch or has a significantly better stretch in one direction than the other. But if you've got a good 4-way stretch fabric, it's less of an issue.

[@jonathanknapp697]

know youre a professional bc you use the hashtag marks. i can't even get my QCs to force my factories to mark hastags on the inseams! and this guy's doing it at home. Props man.

[@capnc4ke]

What if I want to have the neck go up almost to my chin, so I can tuck a mask or something into it?? What would I do to change the pattern???

[@MrJyora]

Thank you. Awaiting the muscle suit. I purchased some materials and waiting how to apply them.

[@nostalgicfangirl90]

Thanks for these great tutorials :) I'm working on a cosplay that involves greatly modifying a muscle suit and your videos have allowed me to make it from scratch. Will post a link of the finished costume when it's done and will credit your videos on my page

[@michelle7185]

This is extremely helpful, TYSM for sharing! I have to create a customized unitard but this will get me started with the main suit. ✅

[@HergaDerp]

You can use seran wrap and duct tape to get a form fitting suit so you don't have to download anything

[@lindaurquhart6386]

The video and instructions were wonderful.

[@KevinLarsson42]

Thank you, I made a full body morph suit green screen.

[@aslius]

wow! you've done it again Scott :) a well worth waiting for tutorial thank you, fantastic suit and a well made video. Looking forward to the muscle suit.

[@ScottBayles]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

[@isabelbimberg1342]

i am once again sewing a Halloween costume that requires a full body spandex suit, and i an once again visiting this video in particular to do it

[@DrewHorine]

Another great video, Scott. Can't wait to read your book!

[@melonwalker6705]

thank for the tutorial and the free template very appreciate it mate

[@realpinkmonkey]

wow r u Kidding me! I'm obsessed with super heros and cosplay (especially the Power Rangers) I'm only a minute and some change into this video and had to comment. this is a Great idea to out cosplay and Christ together! at first thought, it sounds funny, but r u Kidding. I love both so put them together, great idea. I Really hope I will be able to get this book

[@normasuelimonteirodesouza246]

Estou encantada e agradecido por todo o conteúdo do seu canal. Seus vídeos são de enorme ajuda. Obrigada.

[@masamontamari1301]

Thank you!!!! This was a lifesaver!

[@JacobSolbux]

although I wasn't using spandex, with a few minor extensions due to non-stretch material, I was able to make a bodysuit (catsuit) so much easier than previous attempts. Thanks!!

[@chengkeedelrosario9987]

Jacob Solbux what fabric do you use ?

[@emperorny]

the binding the last step that you did you should folded in and with the twin needle you could make a double stitch trimming on the neck

[@soupman5836]

Thank you for this awesome tutorial!! Finally I can make my Uraraka cosplay :D

[@kurakusenpai6550]

Papa franku gonna be happy.

[@Godschildcj21]

i love this video thank you so much!! i have a question though. is there any way to put lenses on the mask without a face plate i wanted to use my night vision sunglasses on my mask.

[@ScottBayles]

yeah, there is probably a couple ways to do that.

[@Godschildcj21]

Do you think you could do a video on one? It could be for making a spidey mask. Because man those face plates are expensive😂😂

[@cowboy_athen]

THANK YOU!! I'm a bit chubby and I want to cosplay Darcy Wu from Amphibia who has this cool body suit, but i had no idea how to make it and can't buy it anywhere!

[@r4y0fth3sun5]

Is there anyway to combine 2 different colored spandex fabrics to do something like Green Lantern?

[@ScottBayles]

Yeah, absolutely. Once you cut out the front half of the bodysuit, simply sketch out the design using chalk or disappearing ink. Then cut along your lines and now you have pattern pieces to reproduce on the other color.

[@r4y0fth3sun5]

Scott Bayles Awesome, thank you so much, God bless. :)

[@ceirrachild8224]

What would the measurements be for the diamond if you were sewing this for a toddler? Or do you even need the diamond? Awesome tutorial! Thank you!

[@ceirrachild8224]

And do you have suggestions for the measurements specific to the leg spacing and the neck??

[@tonyrosamusic]

Scott is hot as hell 🔥🚒

[@justinharrison9839]

hi Scott I have a question for you can you do a whole video on making a Christopher Reeve superman costume where you show everything in detail

[@sexyvader6198]

How do you put a logo on the spandex?

[@bardonardo2001]

sharpie or puffy paint or cut the shape into EVA or craft foam

[@randomguystudios2908]

Sexyvader 619 are making a Spiderman costume

[@Speedy1SonicBoy]

What kind of logo are you trying to make?

[@blackswanSFJ]

I've noticed you haven´t left seam allowance, doesnt that give you any problems by losing centimeters? I know it is an stretchy material, but i want to paint in it and im worried it could get deformed. Thanks!

[@Rocilokiful]

Thank you so much for this video, it helped me make a cosplay suit for the character Black Fire from Teen Titans. Even though the video it's long is very specific and shows every detail, thumbs up for that!

[@arnelitocabatuan7459]

So helpful for my cosplans thanks 😇

[@CartoonistWill]

Oy! Scott! If I didn't figure out how to put a logo onto spandex that would allow stretching without damage, I was going to ask CFC on the Facebook page anyway! Hilarious to run into you and the CFC randomly on Google.

[@MurderousFrenzy]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It's great!

[@DALILOMODIY]

thanks man! :)

[@TaliosLintry]

This(!) is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much!

[@TheAnonymousMatt]

Nice intro!

[@ScottBayles]

+TheAnonymousMatt Thanks!

[@nielmarvicgarces8726]

I like the Spider Man, The Flash, The Atom DC (Ryan from batman brave and the bold) Spandex Suit.

[@UnpimpYourAuto]

I would love to have a little more detail regarding the zipper install. It looks like you end with the zipper being attached to the outside surface, but the act of zipping it folds it into the inside of the costume. You don't need a second stitch line on the part of the zipper tape to keep things secure?

[@ScottBayles]

That's correct. The zipper is sewn face down on the outside of the costume, then when it is zipped it flips so that it is face up with the fabric folded in. I only do a second stitch if the zipper is in the front (and even that is just for looks).

[@UnpimpYourAuto]

Scott Bayles Thanks. That helps a lot.

[@justinharrison9839]

Is there an easier way to make the ears and is there a easier way to put them on

[@ScottBayles]

Ears? I'm not sure what you mean.

[@spiderbite358]

My friend Scott Hudson wants to know if you can make a spirit spider costume

[@NicholasWingoldenkiwi2095]

I made my spandex bodysuit using McCalls men’s bodysuit pattern M7340 and I used a zipper from a store bought invisible man bodysuit and made yellow belt loops from yellow spandex

[@GLC-93]

What if you have a large stomach? How do you adjust for that?

[@woodwardliam95]

Sweet man can't wait

[@DG-sk9wo]

Hi from Spain! I really appreciate your tutorial. It's really good but I have a question. How should I know the right measurements for the diamond piece if I am sewing for a child or a fat adult? Thanks in advance.

[@sirfrancisarthur]

woah, thank you. I have some hope now of making a suit for my dolls. But first I need to learn how to sew :) +1 subbed and bell

[@sylvia9094]

I have just watched your video on making the bodysuit....great job...I am in the process of making a Dare Devil costume....I was just wondering if I have to change the way I sew any of the suit as the costume is calling for the zipper in the front....Thanks.

[@ScottBayles]

Nope. Everything else can be done the same way. The only difference would be the zipper itself.

[@Irishgirl41]

Im making a wrestling singlet for my boyfriend who is a professional wrestler. Will the stitching be able to stand up to full contact sports?.

[@ScottBayles]

Yes it will. I've never had a stitch break on any of my spandex suits.

[@frikari31]

Subscribing!!!! Awesome video, the instruction address so detail! Good video! Thank you for sharing. Blessings!

[@asimkhan4733]

My printer has stops working so can’t print out the diamond, do you know the size of the diamond so that I can try to draw it out?

[@karmatheenlightenedone7980]

I​ don't​ understant​ about sewing​ a zipper so it doesn't make​ it​ clear. could you upload the​ part sewing​ zipper ❓

[@aqua10000]

bit long, but awesome tutorial !! love it !

[@beardrooler]

amazing tutorial

[@dizzydex1123]

Love this video- I’ve come back to it so much! Perfect tutorial for a super customizable bodysuit

[@princess4509]

Does these measurement work on female

[@CoasterTeaFox]

What is the diamond pattern needed for???

[@aConfusedAmp]

how would you use the zipper if you dont have a zipper foot or the right stitch?

[@Alipchitz]

Wonderful tutorials! Is there a Wonder Woman video? The costume in the opening credits is beautiful.

[@ScottBayles]

Thanks! I haven't made a tutorial for Wonder Woman yet, but it is on my list to do.

[@bardonardo2001]

This could help me make my scarlet spider (90's Ben Riley) cosplay

[@bardocosplays]

it could help with a black suit as well...

[@RichieS83]

What shade of blue is that? I'm trying to make a screen accurate version of a Christopher Reeve suit, but I don't know what shades of blues, reds or yellows they use. 🤔 It would be helpful to know. 😁😁😁 Like did they (or you) use royal blue or navy blue or naphthol red And a lemon yellow or what? And where did you get your fabrics from? Is there a link to a website you can share with us? 😁 Thanks in advance. 😁

[@elenagilbert3723]

How can I make a perfect fit for myself?

[@nathanmartinez5241]

Could you show me how to make a batman cowl out of a nylon hood?

[@emilioluisacosta6247]

you can also make it a two piece right? for more comic book accuracy(silver age).........shirt and trousers right?

[@ScottBayles]

Sure. If you do that that though, be sure to sew some elastic around the waist on the shirt and pants to keep them from sliding up or down.

[@emilioluisacosta6247]

+Scott Bayles (Creative Costuming) thanks

[@grantgehrke9880]

How wide are the diamond edges on the template?

[@emperorny]

Very Good tutorial. Did you reduce the percentage off the stretch of the fabric from the original measurements so it can be very close to you body.

[@haydenbryant1672]

would you recommend this if you eat to be a real hero

[@jennifergordon80]

one other thing should you use a 4 way stretchy fabric?

[@ScottBayles]

Yes. 4 way stretch is best. But you can also use 2 way stretch if you need to. Just make sure the stretch is width-wise instead of length-wise. =)

[@Aka_The_Otter]

Is there a sheet for a suit with a neck?

[@delfinawitkowska2675]

Are you using a regular needle or a ballpoint needle please? Also, what kind of stitch do you use on the zipper? Also also, can I substitute an overlock stretch stitch for a zigzag stitch and a separate straight stitch running alongside it? Thanks man

[@masonvidinha5573]

Amazing!! :D Definitely using this for my Blackest Night Flash bodysuit. Any tips for embellishments like the lightning bolts I'll need to add onto the suit? This is my first time using sewing for a costume and I don't want to have to glue or Velcro anything onto the outside. Also is there any way you could do a tutorial teaching how to make a Flash style mask out of spandex?

[@ScottBayles]

Thanks man! And, yes! I will be doing my next tutorial on how to make a Flash cowl from spandex. For the logo and the lightning bolts I would suggest sewing them on to just the outer layer of the bodysuit. Sew them on before sewing the two layers together.

[@masonvidinha5573]

+Scott Bayles (Creative Costuming) Awesome!! :D Many thanks and God bless

[@MangoTheLegend]

If you are using the same cloth for the front and back, couldn't you just fold in ~20" and then again into the ~10" and then mark and cut?

[@Batman-dx3dz]

Where did you get Batman under wear?

[@mariekiraly100]

Great video! I want to make a sumo costume for my son. Do you have advice or video for that?

[@asimkhan4733]

Love this video, was trying to find a video for ages about making correct bodysuits, especially that I’m wanting to make a power ranger bodysuit. Just wondering, If I make the template by drawing it first, could I add seam allowance to it before transferring to the fabric?

[@arikhess8320]

What should I do to modify 2 full body spandex suits? I preordered them already :/

[@dancar02]

Great ministry. Question, how many yds do you need to the body suit? for a 5' 5" person, Long sleeves?

[@justinharrison9839]

hi Scott my name is Justin Harrison I live in downtown Los Angeles and wondered if you were going to show people how to make spandex Batman mask

[@ScottBayles]

Yep. If you use my "How to make a spandex cowl" tutorial, all you need to do is add the ears.

[@thewolf8660]

How would you add a logo? I'm thinking about making a Black Spider-Man suit

[@warrenenglish942]

Nice! Thanks.

[@antonioreyes9954]

can you make the Christopher Reeve Superman suit?

[@ScottBayles]

Yes and if you watch this tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYGmdKqfbtaIh6s you will see a picture of it at the beginning.

[@masonvidinha5573]

Let's say, hypothetically, I make a bodysuit on my first go around - how many yards would I need to get if I'm 6 foot?

[@ScottBayles]

2 yards

[@masonvidinha5573]

+Scott Bayles (Creative Costuming) Thank you again! just got my material!

[@janaidemae6643]

Muito legal, parabéns e interessante. Valeu o vídeo

[@propreplicatorproductions2431]

Could you maybe do a flightsuit tutorial? Not superhero-ish, but many Boba Fett/ Starwars fans are looking for a good tutorial on this. Thanks:).

[@woodwardliam95]

Hey Scott how would I make a flash costume

[@ScottBayles]

You'll need to make gloves that are attached to the sleeves and a turtle-neck collar. I'll be demonstrating both of those eventually.

[@woodwardliam95]

+Scott Bayles very cool thank you very much and God bless you and your family I am so inspired be the idea that you guys do this!

[@ScottBayles]

Oh, and I'll also be doing a tutorial on how to make a fabric Flash cowl soon.