working on first Batman outfit :)

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working on first Batman outfit :)

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Hello Bat Board! I'm new here and have been reading all about the costume tips, thank you everyone! I am working on the batshorts right now and thought I'd show my progress. I reshaped the pattern for the center back line, to curve it into the crotch area for ease of use. Here's pics so far. Thoughts?
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details pattern change
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Best of luck with your project! Be sure to update this thread, we certainly love to see people's WIP.
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OK finished shorts! you don't see the zigzag stitching when they're actually being worn though. Looks better on. Finished cutting out the cape and working on gloves now :)
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all done :)
all done :)
sewing up waistband
sewing up waistband
finished leg openings
finished leg openings
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These actually turned out pretty darned good. Can’t wait to see how it all turns out. Best of luck to you on this big project.
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Thank you! :) Made 1 glove so far, still working on the other, will post pics later :) To match the Pantone colors suggested by Williams Studio, I went to home depot and gathered Behr paint swatches. Matched the Navy cape and trunks to Behr "Admiral Blue", and the Tights and Top to Behr "Washed Denim." Then took the paint swatches to the fabric store to find the best match!
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That is exactly what we used to tell folks to do!
The paint chips at the hardware store make for a great Pantone book substitute!

Congratulations on the progress so far! You are off to a great start!

All the best,
Chuck...
Quick, Everyone, Flee for your lives, into the street!!!!

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Thank you, Chuck! I made a new pair of shorts already, because I realized the deepest Blue satin at Joanne's Fabrics wasn't nearly navy enough...went to another store to get darker blue. Am working on the new navy gloves presently. So I'll probably dye the old set a darker navy eventually and have 2 sets. Here's a pic of the royal blue gloves I made anyway, in the Batmobile!
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one glove all ready for sewing
one glove all ready for sewing
Batgloves I made, worng color though.
Batgloves I made, worng color though.
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Great job on the Gloves! How did you get in that Batmobile?
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It looks like one of our cars (or they used every part we offer, LOL!).

Looking good; keep on rocking on your Batsuit.
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That is my hubby's arms! He'll be driving it in Vegas at the Venetian, December 9th, at the Anamazing Art Gallery, with Julie Newmar! Everyone is welcome, she'll be signing autographs! make reservations!

Taken from a press release: Meet legendary actress Julie Newmar, the original Catwoman® from the classic 1966 Batman® TV show. Ms. Newmar will be signing an exclusive limited edition on canvas by famed DC comic artist Alex Ross. The edition is limited to only 66 and debuts Alex Ross’s first and only rendering of Ms. Newmar. December 9th, 4-6 PM *RSVP required. Space is limited. Special appearance by the “Batmobile”®
For inquiries or to make reservations, please call (702)785-0061 or email info@animazing.com
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OK here's a finished glove. Thanks for everyone's past posts here on the Batboard for their tips and tricks, and for Chuck and Lynne's tutorials online :) I used an old Butterick gloves pattern and enlarged it to 110%. Fabric was heavy stretch spandex, (that's why I decided to use interfacing) and fake suede for the palms.
Thoughts?
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other side
other side
one side
one side
used bias tape to finish upper edge
used bias tape to finish upper edge
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Mark Racop wrote: Sun Nov 26, 2017 12:01 pm It looks like one of our cars (or they used every part we offer, LOL!).

Looking good; keep on rocking on your Batsuit.
It just might be one of your cars! :) I'm not sure.
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Looks really professional! Curious for the endresult! Good luck on the job.
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Excellent Job!!!
You're making a costume to be proud of!!!
WELL DONE!!
Quick, Everyone, Flee for your lives, into the street!!!!

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Those gloves look amazing.
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