How to Make Batman Boots
Batman is one of the mightiest superheroes ever to have graced the pages of comic books. He doesn't possess any superpowers, however. Instead, he relies on his physical strength, courage and wit to fight the crime that plagues Gotham City. Using a costume to conceal his identity as Bruce Wayne, the masked Batman takes on a variety of villains including the Joker, the Penguin, the Riddler and Poison Ivy. He wouldn't get very far, however, if he forgot to wear his trusty black boots. Create your own boot covers for an inexpensive alternative to a pricey black motorcycle boots. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Scissors
- Muslin
- Old pair of shoes
- Measuring tape
- Pins
- Pen or chalk
- Black faux leather or fabric of your choice
- Needle or sewing machine
- Black thread
- Black zipper
- Craft glue
Instructions
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Fold your muslin in half twice and trace the rough shape of the boot you hope to produce; for more accuracy, use measuring tape to take some preliminary measurements like the length you want the boots to be, as well as your calf circumference at its widest point. Cut out the pieces of muslin; you should end up with four pieces.
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Put on the pair of shoes you chose to use; these can be any style or shape, but a standard pair of tennis shoes will do the trick. Wrap the cut pieces of muslin around your ankles and begin to pin the pieces together to form the shape you want to achieve. Straighten the seams and make the material tight enough to hug your leg. Use a white pen or chalk to mark the seams, as well as where you want the bottom of the cover to fall. Remove the pins and unwrap the muslin from your leg.
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Use the muslin to guide the cutting of your desired fabric. Sew together the finished pieces, sewing along the front seam and the very bottom of the back seam; sew an appropriately sized zipper into the rest of the back seam.
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Use glue to attach the overhanging fabric to the bottom of your shoes.
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Tips & Warnings
Instead of using the muslin to measure out both legs, you could also just measure one and use a mirror image of that measurement to make the second boot cover. Some people have slightly different foot sizes, though, so it's up to you to decide what the best method would be.
References
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