Pfeiffer catwoman

[jediweapon]

Hello,

my first post here.
my name is Bernie and i'm an ex-moderator of The Brotherhood of the Bat forum and...
may i present my wife's (Batman Returns) Catwoman costume.
this WIP has been going on and off for more than a year now, depending on my mood.
i'm proud to say that, at last, it's almost complete.

April 2007
test shot of her wearing makeup and the licensed cowl (with me in my 89suit)

- creating the stitch patterns -
May - June 2008
... using strips of 4-way srecth PVC & yarn...

...glued on the catsuit makes it totally seamless

- making the corset (i've never made one in my whole life except this)
plaster cast
June 2008

July 2009

the ribbing

August 2009 -
...still need to glue & stich the other end grommets...

- and my version of the Pfeiffer Cat-Claws (thank you, MiniEffects for the inspiration)
July 2009

initially, i planned to do the actual movie claws but they have sharp protrusions to be around children.
i've decided to make my own ....simple ...a bit wholesome.
the thumbs are still w.i.p.


thanks,
- Bernie

 

[d3po2u]

initially, i planned to do the actual movie claws but they have sharp protrusions to be around children.
i've decided to make my own ....simple ...a bit wholesome.

Why not cast them in Latex, like the stunt suit.

 

[MooCriket]

Very Cool, Jediweaponcool

 

[bleyd]

Great job on my favorite catwoman to date.

 

[Bailey]

great work on the costume. I got to get my sewing act together. :lol

 

[jediweapon]

thank you for nice words, guys.


Aug 20, 2009
corset is done ....all i need is to put "stitches" on the ribs.

...damn mannequin is too tall:unsure

 

[troopermatthew]

That looks great but must suck to wear :lol

 

[mdb]

Looks great Love the stitches especially

Just one suggestion, for comfort and shape, the boning in the waist will be uncomfortable and at the same time make the corset push out. The original is based on a 1901 corset pattern I have a scan of it it would be of any use? Corsetry is a strnage beast and isn't really like any other part of costume building so good on you for tackling it

Yes it does kind of suck to wear I tend to over do it and wear mine for as long as possible- leading to a bit of a physical breakdown. With a corset that only laces up the back (no front fastening) it means you need to pull it on over the head and with a very firm bodysuit that only has a zip up the back.. well it makes pit stops a little troublesome So you don't eat and drink only a small amount of fluid.

Oh yeah and the boots... we won't talk about the boots.



Speaking of which I have a few repairs to make on my one including redoing the entire cowl. Sigh.

 

[Cpl Potter]

my favorite batman movie to date , you both really look the part :thumbsup

 

[jediweapon]

many, many thanks again

mdb,
your suggestion is most welcome. i'd be grateful if you can email me the scan of the 1901 corset - jediweapon.botb@gmail.com.
i definitely agree, corset-making is crazy.

regarding the boots, i haven't found a pair yet without the side zippers.
good luck on the cowl repair.


-bernie

 

[Cibernite]

Very well done. Batman Returns was the last true Batman movie that was produced until Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Batman Forever was all right and I wish I could eliminate Batman and Robin. Not Even Arnie could salvage that piece of crap.

 

[DeadDingo]

Pfeiffer has not looked nice since her catwoman role. That costume is very well made. You should be very proud of it.

 

[jediweapon]

thank you again.:thumbsup


update:
Corset & Claws
test pics...

 

[Anakinos]

Great work Bernie. Hopefully my GF's catwoman will come out half as good. im doing a hush/nolan version for her.

 

[Smiling Demon]

Great job indeed!

 

[Stormy320]

I never knew she had a corset on.

 

[jediweapon]

thank you again, folks. thumbsup

Anakinos,
i would love to see it when it's done. Good Luck!


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and now, it's FINISHED!!!!

OMG ...i might have to build a returns suit because of this!!

 

[SonOfPumpkinhead]

That cowl's lookin' sweet! Is it one of Reevz new ones?

 

[Egon Spengler]

Amazing work! I love it but can I suggest something? Maybe you can make the cowl a bit glossy so it matches the suit too? It all looks amazing but that throws me off a little.

 

[jediweapon]

That cowl's lookin' sweet! Is it one of Reevz new ones?

thanks! ...and nope, not Reevz

Amazing work! I love it but can I suggest something? Maybe you can make the cowl a bit glossy so it matches the suit too? It all looks amazing but that throws me off a little.

thanks!
...cowl was just out of the box, wiped off talc and haven't applied ArmorAll yet.
don't worry, it'll match the suit's glossiness when she wears it