How to Sew Bat Wings: Easy DIY Halloween Costume, FREE Sewing Pattern for Dragons, Vampires, Demons

Create a versatile handmade Halloween costume staple with this awesome FREE sewing pattern! Learn how to sew bat wings, which can also easily be used for DIY Halloween costumes such as dragons, vampires, demons, monsters and even superheroes!

The stretchy fabric makes these DIY bat wings easy to sew and comfortable to wear. There are two methods you can use to sew the raised lines reminiscent of the wing bones to make your wings extra realistic!

There is a free pattern that you can use, but if the sizes aren't right, the video explains how to draft your own simple custom-fit pattern to use instead! (read below for info on how to get the free pattern)

Here's what you need to sew bat wings:
•large piece of black non-fray fabric, such as spandex, with 4-way stretch. This means that it can stretch both horizontally and vertically. The size depends on the dimensions you plan on for the wings. You'll need width at least the measurement from wrist to wrist and the length needs to be about the distance from your ear down to where you want the bottom tip of the wings to fall. For my sewing pattern, you need a piece that is at least 155 x 100 cm (61 x 40"): https://amzn.to/3Q97r8k *
•My FREE pattern for easy bat wings, but ONLY if your measurements fit mine. See the "about the free pattern" section for more information. (My free patterns are available to all Cucicucicoo Newsletter subscribers. The Newsletter is sent out every two weeks and you can unsubscribe whenever you want. Sign up for the Newsletter for access to dozens of free downloads, templates and patterns: http://www.cucicucicoo.com/sign-up-cu... )
•Large piece of paper or newspaper (only if you are drafting your own pattern according to your measurements. See the "about the free pattern" section for more information. •Measuring tape for taking your measurements: https://amzn.to/3ZPu7xR *
•Ballpoint pins (for stretch fabric): https://amzn.to/3PVoYzM *
•Fabric shears: https://amzn.to/3FfEG3r *
•Yardstick or quilter's ruler: https://amzn.to/3tn9EEr *
•Tailor's chalk: https://amzn.to/3rHiImU *
•Black polyester thread: https://amzn.to/3Q7N6QH *
•Size 90 stretch machine sewing needle: https://amzn.to/3ZKJesj *
•Double needle for stretch fabric (optional - only for 2nd ribbing technique): https://amzn.to/48HwXsH *

Get the full instructions and the free downloadable bat wings sewing pattern on the Cucicucicoo.com blog! https://www.cucicucicoo.com/2023/10/m...

Learn to make the no-sew bat ears here:    • How to make easy bat ears (free patte...   (or on my blog, where you can download the free pattern: https://www.cucicucicoo.com/2024/10/e... )

The tutorial I mention on how to use a twin needle can be found here: https://www.cucicucicoo.com/2019/04/t...

Skip to the part you want to see:
0:00 introduction and materials
1:40 take your measurements
2:44 about the free pattern
3:15 how to draft your own custom-fit bat wings pattern
5:42 cutting the fabric
7:04 marking the fabric for the sewn "bones"
13:24 sewing the "bones" with a zig zag stitch (method 1)
17:01 sewing the "bones" with a twin needle (method 2 - my favorite!)
21:20 sewing the sleeves
26:30 trimming the jagged fabric edges
27:47 wearing your bat wings!

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