How to Make a Batman Cape for Kids

All superheroes need a cape, and Batman is no exception.

If your child is planning to dress up as Batman for a theme party or to go trick-or-treating at Halloween, a cape is an essential part of his costume. Batman wore a long black cape with a scalloped hem and his classic Batman motif on the back. A Batman cape is straightforward to put together from a few basic materials, and is sure to win the approval of your young caped crusader.

Things You'll Need

• Black satin or taffeta
• Gray or blue satin or taffeta
• Scissors
• Stick-on Velcro tabs
• Yellow felt
• Black felt
• Fabric glue

Instructions

1. Measure from your child's shoulders to just above his ankles. Buy a length of black and a length of blue or gray satin or taffeta to that measurement, adding 3 inches for hems.

2. Lay the two rectangles of fabric flat together, right sides facing in. At one end of the rectangle, measure 6 inches in from the edge on both sides and make a mark. Draw a line from the mark you have made to the outside edge at the other end of the rectangle. Cut out both layers of fabric along the lines.

3. Sew a hem along the long outside edges of the cape. If you are not good at sewing, use fabric glue to hold the seams together.

4. Create a scalloped edge at the wide end of the cape by using a dinner plate as a template. Work across the bottom of the cape; use dressmaker's chalk to draw around half of the plate to create a scalloped edge. Cut through both layers of fabric and sew or glue a hem along the edge.

5. Turn the cape right side out. Use a pencil to push out the points at the bottom hem. Iron the seams and points flat.

6. Make a double fold along the top edge of the cape and sew or glue the top hem in place. Add stick-on Velcro tabs to the top corners of the cape to fasten it in place around your child's neck.

7. Finish by cutting out the Batman logo from yellow and black felt. Look at images online for inspiration. Glue it to the black side of the cape with fabric glue.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure the cape is not too tight around your child's neck, as it could pose a hazard.

References

• Coolest Homemade Costumes: Coolest Homemade Batman Costume Ideas