How to Build a Batman Suit
A Batman suit can be a fun costume for any occasion, whether it's Halloween or another theme party. Instead of purchasing an expensive Batman suit in a store, assemble the key suit elements and make a homemade costume that will make you look like the caped crusader without breaking the bank. You will need to decide if you want to build a costume modeled after the 1950s-era Batman, whose suit is light gray with a colorfol icon, or a more modern costume, which is solid black.
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Things You'll Need
- Black boots
- Black cape
- Black rubber gloves
- Black latex material
- Old baseball cap
- Scissors
- Needle
- Thread
- For 1950s-era Batman:
- Black or gray stretchy long-sleeved shirt
- Black or gray stretchy pants
- Yellow fabric
- Black fabric
- Patent yellow belt
- For Modern Batman:
- Black stretchy body suit
- Black vinyl
- Gold belt
Instructions
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1950s-era Batman Costume
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Select a gray stretchy long-sleeved shirt and matching strechy pants that are either black or gray.
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Cut yellow fabric into an oval shape that is approximately 6 inches long. This will be placed on the chest. Cut black fabric into the shape of a bat.
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Sew the bat symbol onto the center of the yellow oval.
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Sew the symbol onto the shirt so that it is centered on the chest area.
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Put on the shirt, pants and a yellow patent leather belt. Tie a black cape around your neck and put on black boots and black rubber gloves.
Modern Batman Suit
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Purchase a black long-sleeved body suit made of a stretchy, thick material, such as latex or thick spandex.
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Cut out a piece of black vinyl in the shape of a bat. Sew this to the center of the chest.
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Put a gold belt around your waist and black strechy pants. Tie a cape around your neck and put on rubber gloves and black boots.
Make a Batman Mask
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Cut the brim off an old baseball cap. Cover the remaining hat with black latex. Sew it securely in place
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Cut out two traingle shapes from the latex. Sew one on each side of the hat to make bat ears.
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Wrap a 3-inch wide strip of black latex around your head. Use a pin to mark where your eyes are. Cut out holes for your eyes. Wrap the latex strip around your face and place the covered cap on top.
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