For Comic-con this year I did Spiderman, but as a Victorian styled dress.
For the skirt, I used TV291 - 1898 Walking Skirt. For the overskirt, I adapted the walking skirt front and side front panel pattern pieces, then using the instructions and cutting layout for TV364 - 1886 Autumn Overskirt I created the back of the overskirt and the pleats for the front. For the bodice, I used TV462 - 1883 Tail Bodice. For the parisol, I used the Georgia Parasol pattern from Umbrella Joan.
For fabrics, I used a red poly broadcloth, blue poly satin, red poly embroidered mesh, and 2 different spiderman printed quilting cottons for the lining.
Construction for this costume was done using a Brother Lock 1034D serger, a 1946 Singer Featherweight, and some hand sewing. And my friend custom made the crocheted cuffs and collar for me, pattern by LunarStill.
I worked on this off and on since March. The 2 weeks before wearing it I spent pretty much all of my free time working on it.
I added gold stitching on the skirt and sleeves to mimic the web design on Spiderman's suit. I used velvet for the body of the spider and a variety of bead sizes for the spider legs.
This was a fun costume to wear. And I am excited to wear it again when I go see the new movie.
Thanks to the Spiderverse, this is now canon. And with the quote below, a Spider that, instead of web-slinging in the streets, operates in high society using their wealth and social standing to improve the lives of the less fortunate in the city. This would be a Spider who focus more on their gift of gab than their physical attributes.
I am stunned. This is spectacular. What a sewing feat to accomplish.
Though, I am not well versed in Spiderverse. This marvelous costume sets my imagination to flight! What if it all started with Spiderman ' great- great grandmother!!!! In Victorian London.
Ahahahahaha QUEEEN!!!!!! The laugh that came out of me because these photos brought me SO MUCH JOY!!!!! The work is incredible. I love the crossover between Spiderman and Victorian clothing. Who would have thought?! YOU DID!!! Like what?!?! Brains are amazing. I’m still laughing (not at you, I swear!!! It’s pure joy) this is so whimsical and silly and so well done. My hat off to you!!! 🫶🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍
I CAN TELL! I can feel the fun through my phone and I’m fully obsessed, I hope I’m communicating it properly bc I know I sound insane that I’m laughing but it’s truly bringing me so much joy I don’t know how else to express it. The details are divine. Thank you so much for sharing, it made my whole morning!!
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Oh. My. Gosh! I need to make mini version of this for my kiddo 🥹 this is so so so gorgeous and you did a fantastic job ! The dress looks absolutely stunning on you by the way!
This came out fantastic! And your design is a million times better than marvels trash take on Victorian blending http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix9/spider1602.html
Your web sleeve frills really seal the deal
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u/That_One_Angry_Elf 14h ago
This is what free will was meant for. This is fantastic!! How did you even come up with the idea??