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Sewing For Superheroes Book

Spandex Simplified: Sewing for Superheroes

The cover image for Sewing for Superheroes. A watercolour image of 4 people in cosplay or wrestling costumes, with a black border and white lettering.

"Sewing for Superheroes" is the fifth title in Marie Porter's "Spandex Simplified" series, and is all about designing and creating flattering, comfortable, and show-stopping spandex cosplay. (BAM! POW!)

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Two random pages from the book

This sewing manual is written from the experience of not only a spandex designer, but a former "performance" athlete.

Written in layman terms, "Sewing for Superheroes" features carefully explained, step-by-step instructions and more than 250 full colour photos and diagrams. Requiring only basic sewing knowledge to get started, beginner and advanced seamstresses alike can enjoy using this book... and produce spectacular results from it.

2 photos of gloves - one is a bright green glove with neon yellow flames on top - and neon yellow fringe up the side.  The second is a pair of fuchsia hologram gloves with built in nails.

Our in-depth "accessories" section details how to make various styles of gloves, boot covers, wristlets, padding covers, and more

Learn how to design costumes, and how to alter patterns for shape, size, and style. Learn the tips, tricks, and techniques to make many of the design elements that can be used to design and create almost any style of spandex costume imaginable! For a complete table of contents, and more info, see the end of this page.


Paperback, 202 pages
Publisher: Celebration Generation
ISBN: 978-0-9850036-4-7
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2013
     

Our Price: $50.98 CAD
($79.99 CAD Retail)

Spandex Simplified: Sewing for Superheroes

Table of Contents

Foreword

Basic Principles of Spandex Design

- Proper Fit & Design Considerations
- Figure Flaw Camouflage
- Designing for the Character
- Visibility
- Functionality
- General Colour Theory
- Choosing a Posing Suit Colour
- Unity
- Selecting Fabrics

Pattern Alterations

- Measuring
- Using a Pattern
- Sizing a Pattern
- Adding Length
- Removing Length
- Adjusting Curve of the Back
- Adjusting the Butt Length
- Adjusting for Leg Openings
- Adjusting the Skirt Line
- Ruching
- Base Pattern Alteration Final Notes

Sewing Techniques

- In the Beginning
- Cutting the Fabric
- Seams
- Elastic Application
- Thread Colour Selection
- Colour Blocking
- Applique
- Piping
- Contrasting Elastic Binding
- Lining
- Zippers
- Closures
- Making Straps
- Making Strings
- Hems

Style Techniques

- Backs and Necklines
- "Monokini" & Cutaway Design
- Skirts

Costume Assembly

- Basic Order of Operations
- Applying a Sleeve
- Tights
- Booty Shorts
- Unitards
- Skirted Costumes
- Basic Bikini Bottom
- Strappy Bikini Bottom
- Basic Mens Trunks
- Basic Triangle Top
- Basic Underwire Top
- Underwired Bodices

Embellishments

- Getting Started
- Hand Painting
- Foil Embossing
- Glitter
- Crystals
- Sequins

Accessories

- Scrunchies
- Wristlets, Leg Warmers, Padding Covers
- Gloves
- Shoe & Boot Covers
- Stockings

Proper Care of Spandex Costumes

Resources

Note Pages

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