Superhero Halloween: Masks

I found this awesome pattern to use for Robin and Catwoman's masks. I will do a separate post for Catwoman because her mask will be slightly different.
When the boys saw the pattern on my desk, they thought they needed some superhero masks "RIGHT NOW!!" So I made them some out of scrap paper and ribbon. They were thrilled even if they only lasted one afternoon.

For Robin's actual costume mask, I had some scrap material from a maternity camisole I used for another project (post coming soon). Since it is made of nylon/ spandex and is pretty flimsy, I doubled the material and lined it with fusible interfacing. Most of the DIY masks I have seen use felt to make them more sturdy. I went with fabric I had in my stash, plus I needed it to form to his face.

When Tate saw Mayer's mask, he had to have one too! His Batman mask isn't quite finished, and since it is on a hood, it will be attached to his cape. It doesn't take long to make one and I had some leftover grey t-shirt from his costume (coming as soon as I get pictures!), so I made him one too. I left the fusible interfacing out and I can tell a huge difference in the fit. It is a lot flimsier.

The fabric masks have elastic bands from the straps of the camisole.

To make three (Catwoman's included) masks, it didn't cost me anything. That leaves the total cost for our Halloween costumes at $1.46, so far. I am hoping to keep the cost of three costumes under $5, or better yet, under $4!