How to Make a Muscle Suit! - by Creative Costuming

[@KingOfGaymes]

Can we just appreciate that this man who could’ve made so much money selling the template just made it available for free like what a hero

[@fire777ish]

I guess real Christians don't make profit of everything lol....😜😜😜

[@notimportant3033]

Not all heroes wear capes. I'll see myself out.

[@soowshh1529]

@@notimportant3033but some make capes

[@daveshorlz]

Crazy how this was shot 7years ago, and it's extremely useful to me right now. Thanks for the template, you're a hero. The explanation is soo succinct, and I'm not even a tailor or something like that. Thank you very much for this.

[@birdboy0013]

I doubt you’re going to see this but I just wanted to say thank you. I’ve been following your work and your tutorials since the days of the Batman cape. Recently I was able to take these skills to work with a local hospital and visit kids as some of their favorite superheroes. This is fantastic and I didn’t think I would be able to do this but you’ve made it possible. Thank you

[@KentuckyFriedGamers]

It great to see that there are other Christian costumers out there, have a blessed day!

[@lukemerideth7946]

amen brother! I do "Chaplain America"

[@ScottBayles]

Nice!

[@paulo1977pm]

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[@jordanl2317]

"You can wear it under any costume" Sure... Costumes

[@KingJake-om7yq]

Jordan L Easier than hitting the gym for a year

[@GeoffrytheButler]

Thank you! I'm going to have to alter the mold slightly as I'm doing a female version of a character, but other than probably omitting the pecs and the abs, I'm very excited to have this! And to anyone who's wondering, Scott does say that you can use thicker foam for bigger characters (like 1-3 inches).

[@cajun_hawk]

Just found this video through another cosplayer. Wow, this is a great and simple way to make a muscle suit without breaking the bank! To all the people complaining about sewing, it really isn't that difficult. I've only been sewing for 3 years and I began by buying a machine and practicing when I had spare time. Anyway, thanks for the tutorial and the template! I'll be using this for a few cosplays I have planned out for next year. God bless!

[@juanitatrevino9498]

Since I was a kid my Number 1 Marvels comic hero. IS 🕷 Spider Man My name Roman Aguilar... We are watching from Laredo,Texas...

[@juanitatrevino9498]

SpiderMan #1.....!!!!

[@troymcguire3593]

I think I've watched this video close to 100 times. I really like how lean this looks. Not too bulky. I am trying to create the best looking Classic Iron Man costume possible and may use this method for the yellow/gold arms and legs. Hoping this will work with a metallic/chrome fabric. Thank you Scott, I've been a fan for a few years now.

[@fountainmedia4683]

WOW! Your completed suit looks absolutely AMAZING! You and your wife ROCK!

[@ScottBayles]

Thanks!

[@NicholasWingoldenkiwi2095]

@@ScottBayles Your Muscle suit is great but it needs Trapezius Groin Pelvis Biceps and Shins if you can create the templates for those and put them in the description as additional muscles

[@BarbaraBautista]

You are brilliant!!! My sons are going to dress up as Superman, Batman, and Captain America, and your template has saved me a ton of money

[@ScottBayles]

Thanks! Your sons have an awesome mom!

[@thekaratekid02]

your expertise is truly impressive. I'm using your video on the standard spandex suits and your boot video to make my brothers comic con costume this year.

[@Irisassassin]

Thank you for making this video! I'm a somewhat new cosplayer (Been cosplaying for 2 years now), and I've just been scratching my head over how to achieve a more masculine cosplay since I am a smaller female with a very feminine shape. I'm definitely going to give this method a try!

[@_hana1038]

Hey I have a question does the sewing seam appear or not

[@Irisassassin]

@@_hana1038 I haven't gotten a chance to make it yet so I have no idea! I'm sorry!

[@Beardshire]

I just spray glued the foam and stuck it on the shirt, then put the other shirt over that and sewed between the muscled so they wouldn't move, the pockets just seems to hard for me.

[@andrewnielsen2516]

Beardshire is it still washable that way?

[@KittyKaijuWorks]

@@andrewnielsen2516 yes, but it Is way more time consuming

[@LaniKirei05]

Do you have a muscle suit template for women?

[@taygarcelon3076]

If I were making a larger muscular arm, like something in-between Thor and The Hulk, would I follow similar instructions but use thicker foam? Would the spandex stretch over it or should I play around with leaving more room for the foam?

[@shaunnaslattery3937]

I would also like your input to this comment, please!

[@SikandarKaMandar]

You're a lifesaver. Thank you!!!!

[@catwhowalks99]

Dude, this is an AWESOMELY helpful video! Thank you very much for putting this together!

[@insaneturbo]

Thanks for doing this video and providing the templates. Great easy to follow video, Super cool for not charging!

[@redblaquegolden]

I cannot begin to explain to you how thankful I am to have this video. I will be modifying this when I do it. See, I like my arms and legs, it's my abs, shoulders and chest that need the help. :P Thank you! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@oscargeraghty3573]

I'm gonna dress up as the Jared Leto joker this year for hallowe'en and this muscle suit tutorial is really handy. Thanks a million

[@JonahTheWeeb]

When do you cut apart the individual muscles, that were together in the pattern? For example the fore arm pattern. Do you cut the pattern apart, the foam or after the foam was traced onto the bodysuit?

[@nitewolf5514]

Not religious but your personality an videos are great keep it up!

[@soggy_toast_69]

Wtf why would it matter if he was religious?

[@MrJyora]

Thank you, pastor Scott. Finally I get to work on mine. yay! I had been waiting for the tutorial forever. I hope you liked my Man of Steel boots :)

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

Maybe People Don't like the Video Because they're in the mind set that Sewing is for Girls, but I've been using My mom's Sewing Machine Since I was 11, and it's a very valuable tool for Men to have.

[@Pshpshpshpshpshpshpsh]

Wish I saw this video before I started lifting heavy ass weights. Haha

[@thenuclearnarwhale9188]

Keep up with those weights xP

[@samsilversmile]

hahahahahahaha

[@guyver96]

Dont stop the weights but the suits are ment to give a tight skin fit suit but in reality wearing a tight skin suit wont show a rip chizzled look itl just stretch over everything giving you a flat look.

[@curtizjamezjackson111]

No thanks I would rather be strong then just look strong

[@hiddenusername7249]

😂😂😂

[@italiaa2929]

I'm a size 2 and I want to cosplay Swamp Thing sometime next year! Since there is a huge size difference there this was so helpful! Thank you!

[@uheldigehelt]

This was just what I needed to try something new for my cosplays. I'm already a somewhat big guy, but with this I can make the bigger characters :D

[@ScottBayles]

Thanks! Glad I could help!

[@NicholasWingoldenkiwi2095]

@@ScottBayles your muscle suit template is lacking the Trapezius the shin the groin the pelvis and biceps muscles can you see if you can do a tutorial on adding extra muscles to the muscle suit and add templates in the description

[@Zodiacknights]

Thanks for the tutorial man. I had followed your first attempt on theleagueofheroes back in 2011. Very helpful for my Batman costume then.

[@Constant_Distant_Instant]

Best tutorials on youtube.

[@Dax79]

Thanks so much. Where I live we only have 1" foam so I'm going to give it a shot. I will credit you in my videos! Thanks so much, your like me, giving our templates away to help grow a homegrown cosplay Community. You get a sub!

[@a89384]

Very cool need one in your size! We are probably about the same size! Only question I have is how do you have access to use the bathroom!

[@mastermtr9331]

Thank you so much scott i work as a super hero for kids and this is really help ful and the other video of the underwear padded thank you, i change your desing and ill be doing it with eva foam

[@jamesduketk421]

Truly love your work. God bless you and your family as well

[@ScottBayles]

Thank you so much! I just thank God that He allows me to do this. =)

[@professorshecklesphd6198]

Would you guys be able to find a way to make taking/putting on urethane rubber cowl easier? Thanks, love the vids!

[@TheAnthonyGonzales]

Very helpful I needed something like this and I couldn't find anything online or at amazon that was in my price range thank you!

[@olson_media]

So, obviously I can't print out your muscle template on paper and just trace it onto the foam...so do you by chance mind explaining how you were able to trace the exact proportions and measurements of muscles onto the foam? Because they are much bigger than printer paper size. Please explain, I really want to do this! Thanks :)

[@tristangore2729]

I use a program called Posterazor. Something like that. Basically allows you to print them to whatever scale you need. Might take a bit of tweaking, and overlapping after cutting, but should work.

[@stephaniebyrd6422]

honestly ty I needed this for my jasper cosplay haha I wanted to get her muscles right on my arms.

[@jakegraber6126]

Dude, your a badass. Thanks for uploading the template and making this video for free.

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

Good day sir, if I wanted to do a hulk costume, would I increase the thickness of them foam??

[@nb_cash]

Is possible to use thicker foam if you wanted to add more bulk?

[@theportugeek330]

Well done! I'm going to have to attempt this for my current costume build.

[@randphillips5228]

So what I'm thinking is taking a compression shirt, and gluing the padding to the compression shirt carefully, then wearing it underneath my Lyrica batman sub dye suit. Same with compression pants. Would the muscle be able to be seen? It's still the same concept of two spandex layers but I figured I'd ask your opinion. Will the denser foam give stronger bigger muscles as well? Great video it'll really give the edge to my batsuit.

[@ScottBayles]

Yes, you could do it that way, but it won't be machine washable and it won't be as durable. The denser foam with look like firmer muscles.

[@video567]

I've been wanting to do this for years. I didn't know how to even begin2. thank you

[@Robert00855]

Terrific job, Scott. Five stars!

[@WorldBreakerHULK1962]

great video! helps Alot! do you think you can show how to great a Superman logo for the chest?

[@ScottBayles]

Absolutley! I plan to do that very soon.

[@NicholasWingoldenkiwi2095]

@@ScottBayles don’t forget the Batman chest emblem and other Superhero chest emblems

[@jeremy5399]

Do you happen to make these to sell?

[@Wataru2k3]

Yeah, I would definitely buy one. I can see a market for various sizes and muscle builds.

[@ChibiSonikku]

If you want bigger muscles, do you just add thicker layer of foam or is there a some other way to do it? I think the edges of foam can be seen pretty easily if it's more than one layer..

[@tonyandrea9363]

Hi Scott, Do you make body suits for cutomers. What is the cost? Thanks

[@nightskiescitylights569]

would hand sewing be good to do as well? I don't have the money for a sewing machine

[@TherealHK-47]

What sewing machine do you use or recommend using?

[@ulfhednar_milsim5937]

Scott, Could I use pre-made body suits and alter them to take the muscles??

[@aresgriggs6534]

you guys really do an AMAZING job... in ALL your videos! Man, I wish there was a KZbin when I was growing up, what an awesome resource to have- AND you guys have some of the best superhero-how to videos I've come across. Your tutorials are top notch- fun, well crafted, and thorough... great job guys!

[@ScottBayles]

Thanks so much! That means a lot!

[@NicholasWingoldenkiwi2095]

@@ScottBayles I tried to make the cosplay hood but unfortunately it turned out floppy for the ears of a Batman Cowl

[@AlexG207]

So how do you go about stopping the foam from moving about inside the suit?

[@ricardodelacruz877]

awesome job. could i ask for one. and cost? let me know.

[@WinSchutten]

If you have muscles, would makiing a smaller bodysuit work better to show them off?

[@djstumpy7399]

awesome video. I take this would be easy to manipulate to look bigger in the arms? for example Hulk Hogan 24" pythons

[@alessiocanducci2143]

if i paste the piece of foam on a suit, and above it do earing another, the result would be the same?

[@justinharrison9839]

you are a talented man I have have a question for when I watch Superman the movie with Christopher Reeve and I look at his boots the boots look like the are made out of a nonslip tear resistant leather do you know where I can buy this material

[@LetsMakeCoolStuff]

I have been thinking of making a muscle suit for a while this was very helpful thanks mate.

[@dollfaice3259]

Wow!!! You did an amazing job!

[@brendahellenthal]

Thanks a bunch for this tutorial! I managed to make a suit to be able to (as a woman...) play the very manly Gaston from Beauty and the Beast. I turned it into a body though (with buttoned crotch) to be able to use the bathroom without having to completely undress. I also noticed that I am apparently too small for the muscles on the template. Shoulder muscles + upper arm muscles did not fit; they came past my elbow. So I had to tweak them a bit. For what length person are these? They seem to fit you fine.

[@kalenhouse]

have you ever considered gluing the foam to the white fabric first. then sewing the flesh tone fabric over the white. it might save some time and you'd get same results.

[@ScottBayles]

The only problem with gluing it is that the muscles won't be removable. Which also means, the bodysuit won't be machine washable. The glue won't breath either, so it would get hotter.

[@Pheonixf]

Question ( which I admit is silly ) but where do the lower and upper back pieced get placed there was no back diagram with your template

[@parales03]

Would you have a video on lower body suits.

[@tgiacin435]

Do you have a template for bigger muscles, like if you were to do the Hulk, or something along those lines

[@ScottBayles]

No, but I think you could use the same muscle template. You're just want to use thicker foam. So instead of using 1/2 inch foam, you could try 1 inch or 1.5 inch.

[@fieldingeneer9697]

Hello there! That's the only muscle you have in the templates or you have the abs too?

[@ratiugggg]

As a KZbinr, you are going to get lots of good comments and some bad ones. You keep going as you are doing a fantastic job. I subscribed to your channel as I enjoyed several videos that I'm interested on.....Body suit! You rock man! Black Panther costume, here I come : ).

[@bjornjardin574]

Thank you for the tutorial !!! I really love your Chanel because the tutorials are very easy to reproduce at home. I currently make my own batman suit, your cape tutorial helped me to find the good tissue and I will get inspiration from this tutorial for the muscle suit ! THANKS Can you explain in a next video how to make your Captain America helmet and Wolverine mask ?

[@Doron1983]

Is it possible to buy it from you? If not - where can I buy something like this?

[@dragames]

Hello, I've decided to finally use your template with some modifications... however, I'm really confused on how your back is supposed to be set up...

[@cyanide2001]

Morning, Scott Bayles, would you be willing to make what you did in this video torso only? for myself? and cost =D if you are willing too, god bless ...

[@CalibrKrayvn]

Hello sir, is it possible to use a product called WORBRA to supplement for the muscle padding instead of the foam? I ask because a very famous cosplayer by the name of Yaya Han and her team use this product. Thank you.

[@dave32228]

Awesome . Do you custom make these ??

[@hazimesahe]

I know this is a late comment but, can this be done on a larger scale?

[@Cookiecook253]

How much would you charge to do a muscle suit for someone?

[@retiredsearge]

Could make this an awesome batman body suit by covering it with a few layers of latex.

[@alexr9791]

beautiful work!! very Neat!!!

[@MonsterHunter387]

Does more than .5 inch foam work? I imagine yes but the character I want to cosplay has huge ass muscles (All Might)

[@MonsterHunter387]

I was thinking 2.5 or 3 inch since his muscles are so unreal

[@AdmiralStoicRum]

Looks great. Little bit of feedback on your production, find some way to reduce background noise like the washer dryer and the ac. Makes it difficult to hear sometime

[@edn6671]

I love your vids man! I have a question. When you attach the rubber soles to a spiderman suit, and you put the insoles on the inside of the suit and glue the rubber part to the outside, are the two bonded together? I mean can you take the insoles out or do they stay secure on the inside, and does washing affect it? Thanks

[@ScottBayles]

Thanks! The glue should bleed through the fabric and secure both the insoles and the outer soles in place. You can still machine wash the costume, but I recommend using a lingerie bag (net).

[@edn6671]

Thank you so much!

[@jamessullivan6224]

Great video! Thank you for this.

[@thet-shirtindustry5082]

This is genius. Pure genius. Definitely will try to do this before next comic con. One question, though: does this work with a store bought morph suit, or does it have to be the home made one? No hate on your one, but I don't exactly have the time or experience to make one of those.

[@captaintuchy1612]

What did you do to erase all the tracing lines for the muscles? I didn't get that part. Thanks!

[@slrcouture]

Marta Lirin I'm sure he took the foam out and washed the suit, that's why he used a washable marker.

[@MoazIkhlas]

You deserve more than 100k subscribers!!!

[@rowia.builds]

does it get really warm inside the suit?

[@jonosimons7904]

where can you get the captain America helmet

[@ScottBayles]

Actually, I made that too. I might do a tutorial for it eventually.

[@jonosimons7904]

thanks

[@spironpoolma]

Look bro this is too hard forme to make plus i dont have time. Can you make one for me i need one for my spiderman cosplay and how much for it?

[@Maberuchan]

I just subscribed to you only because of this video. It is very easy because of the template!!! I will make other adjustments raking your method into consideration.

[@bugstheresabunny26]

Where can I find best quality and items?

[@Trannquilityy]

Would i be able to just use a morph suit?

[@ayumihonda223]

Very clear instructions, thank you so much! ❤

[@batman1328]

If I buy a spandex suit could you do the muscles for me and how much and I would need them bigger just like Affleck in the movie thanks and God Bless!

[@ScottBayles]

Thanks, but I don't do commission work (except for the occasional favor for a friend). However, feel free to shoot me an e-mail with your size info, as I have an extra muscle suit right now.

[@batman1328]

whats your email??

[@ScottBayles]

[e-mail]

[@perfecthavok5895]

How much would you charge to make one of these suits.

[@angelotelesforomalaquias2874]

Great worl!! However thats too much work for me. I'll keep my workout routine but the video is really helpful for "correcting" or adding more definition to muscles under a costume.

[@marlin859]

hi , I need help I gotta fix up my sons BvS costume , the cape actually , can you do for me a video lol

[@marlin859]

supermans cape

[@aidanviarengo8536]

How big of a person are the template muscles designed for

[@nickthehatmansmoviehouse2538]

So i went to joann fabrics and what they call 1/2 inch foam seems more like 1 inch, can anyone explain?

[@cosettekuchnicki9438]

Would this work with just attaching the pads on a skin tight tshirt?

[@Shayan114]

That's exactly what I'm planning to do, because I don't have any sewing skills :|

[@jelixx4312]

Cosette Kuchnicki I’m personally going to try it out with a leotard-considering I only need the top half and they’re cheap

[@friendlynaborhoodspiderman5241]

if you use a simplicity captain America pattern, you can trace out the shirt pattern and trace it again onto poster board you will have a simple shirt pattern for any super hero.

[@alonepsycho5995]

Thank u so much for this awesome video and your template it helped alot