Need Help With Batman Cosplay

[CheggyChonkers]

Hey all, brand new member here. I've wanted to make my own batsuit for a while now, and I finally have the opportunity to with the big convention in my state opening again. This is my first time ever doing a cosplay, so I don't want the suit to be too elaborate or expensive, but something that will also look nice and be functional. Something like this:

Or this:

I know I'll need to buy some things, like the boots, undersuit, or even the cape. But I'm also wondering how I should go about doing the cowl. Would buying one be the best option for me, or should I try to make one out of fabric or something? I guess what I'm trying to say is I have no idea how to make this costume happen (what material to use, how to put one together, etc). Any and all help would be appreciated!

 

[13doctorwho]

There are great tutorials on how to make Batman cowls out of EVA foam. It's cheap and it looks great with a little work and a lot of patients. Here is an example that I found really helpful. There are a ton of different free templates and tutorials, but this one is really easy so it's good for beginners. Expect to try a few times before you make one you're happy with. Good luck.

Batman Cowl Template/Tutorial