Superhero (Villain) Halloween: Catwoman

Based on the pictures I have seen of Catwoman circa 1960's television, I modified the pattern slightly for her mask.
Inspiration:

My results:

How I did it:

It isn't exactly what I wanted, but it was the best I could get freehand. I used some more scrap material from the maternity camisole I used for Robin's mask and another Catwoman project. I cut out two pieces (they are the same size, just a poor angle).

 I knew I was going to need some extra stability, beyond just fusible interfacing, if I was going to get the cat eyes to stay up like the inspiration mask. I had some leftover felt from Robin/ Mayer's boot covers, so I cut two pieces and used the interfacing to hold them in place.

With right sides together, I sewed around the outside of the mask. Then I peeled the backing off the fusible interfacing and turned the mask right-side out.

 Since the fabric is so stretchy (nylon/ spandex), it took some work to get the seams lined up. I pressed it with the iron to make sure it stayed in place. Then I sewed around the eye holes.

I also stitched part of the elastic camisole strap to each side. Rather than have the mask strap go all the way around my head, it is attached to Catwoman's ears/ headband.
For Catwoman's ears, I used this pattern. I had searched several different times and couldn't find a pattern. Just when I had given up and was going to use triangles, the post appeared in my blogroll... perfect!

 The pattern says cut 4 large pieces and 2 small. I was cutting the small pieces out of felt to give the nylon/ spandex fabric some more stability. I ended up cutting 4 small pieces.

First I sewed around two of the outside edges. I used craft glue to attach the felt pieces. I wanted to ears to curve in a little on the edges, so I came up with a plan using some cord I bought for another project and never ended up using. I used fabric glue to keep it in place.

 I ended up opting to cover my headband with fabric. I used the hem from the bottom of the camisole. It was extra wide, but it made it easier to attach the mask and ears.

 When the fabric glue dried, I turned the ears right-side out. I sewed right next to the cord and in the middle of the ear to help it curve.

Also to help the ears stand up better, I had to put toothpicks on either side of the center seam I made in the ears. They still weren't stable enough to stand up without the toothpicks.

 Since I had decided to cover the headband, I had an ingenious idea to get the measurements symmetrical. I slid the fabric cover off and laid it on my ruler. I measured everything out from the center, pinned it in place and hand stitched them in place. I slid the cover back on the headband and stitched the bottom shut to keep it from sliding.
Voila... a Catwoman mask!

 My smile doesn't look sinister enough to pull off the evil temptress. I will have to work on that! I also need to add some gold glitter to the mask. My hair is really fine, so it is hard to get my hair to poof up like that in the front. I am going to have to do a lot of back-combing and use a lot of hairspray for the Trail and Treat 5k* or if it is windy on Halloween!

 For those of you keeping track, the materials didn't cost me anything to make this mask. That means the total cost of Batman, Robin and Catwoman's costumes is still $1.46, to date!

 * I don't usually dress up in costume on Halloween, but this year we are participating in a local 5k, as a family. Part of the fun is that there is also a costume contest. Since Tate and Mayer are going as Batman and Robin, I thought it would be fun to go as Catwoman. Michael won't dress up, so we are going to tie him up and he is going as Catwoman's victim. The boys are going to ride in the Batmobile/ bike trailer, which doubles as a stroller.

My brother and sister-in-law are also going to run/ walk with us. Michael had some green Under Armor. My brother is going to borrow it and dress as Riddler. My sister-in-law is going as the sound effects. If you have ever seen the 1960's Batman TV show, then you know exactly what I am talking about. If not, you are missing out! They are classics. During the fight scenes, when someone gets hit, things like "POW!", "BIFF!", and "ZAP!" pop up on the screen. I'm super excited and will be sure to post pictures!