Poison Ivy – Batman

Made for: Adventurecon 2008

Background: After my wedding I realised I had a ton of silk ivy leaves leftover – why not make use of them? LOL.

Journal Entries: Read more at my Poison Ivy tag

Related Costumes: Ame Comi Poison Ivy, Batgirl

Patterns Used:
None

Bodice:

I started out by buying a pretty basic bodice online, and then altering it to fit better (taking out the stretchy panels, taking it up in the sides, permanently sewing shut the front opening), then I put it on my dressform and just started attaching leaves. It didn’t take terribly long and was pretty simple. Most of them are glued on, with a few hand-sewn in place in areas where they may come loose, like around the eyelets in the back.

Briefs:

I did basically the same thing with the briefs/shorts – I bought a pair of swimsuit bottoms and covered them in the leaves. I had to sew a lot more of these on that glue, due to the stretch of the bottoms popping the glue off.

Boots:

The most work on this costume went into the boots – I found a pair of boots I liked at goodwill, added an extension I’d made of vinyl to create the upper shape, then made boot covers out of my green suede and glued it down onto the boots so it’s permanent. Then added the leaves along the upper edge.

Accessories:

The gloves I made of green suede material, and attached leaves along the top. I bought the tights online, and made the crown of leaves as a last-minute replacement to what I was originally going to do (I wanted to do the Uma Thurman leaf-like eyebrows but didn’t have time to figure it out.)

History:

I’m pretty happy with all of it, it was a simple costume and it was great fun to wear. As of 2025 I doubt this fits me anymore, but I do still have it. Might have to get it out one day and just see if I can get into LOL.

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