Email me at step[emailprotected] for sponsorship rates! The wings turned out great! CostureroReal From shop thetullecloud, ad by ArtButterflies Your wings are ready for wearing. Saying no will not stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Beautiful. Also check our fb photos in my profile An Ju Aravind. And of course it was going to be very heavy for the child to wear. Dear Ashley, thank you so much fo a wonderfull thutorial. And sure, I bought everything at Joanns. What velcro? Will have to make some for my friends little daughter. How generous and cool. Lovely, as always. Thanks so much Kim.how sweet are you! Im using this tutorial to make dragon wings for my son. 
Required fields are marked *. My youngest is 3 and lives in dress up clothing. Hope it worked out well for you! For a child size, cut them both 6.5 inches. Take the strip and press the raw edges to the middle lengthwise. Hem or serge the raw edges of the batik fabric. 
How to Stain/Paint an Oak Banister (the shortcut methodno sanding needed! Joann? Thanks for sharing. Those butterfly wings are absolutely beautiful! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 
Did I miss a step? I just have one question. FREE shipping, ad by ShadeShaks For a toddler size, cut them both 5.5 inches. And of course the brain behind this is yours.I have uploaded the video taken below our apartment in YouTube. : )) I would love a tutorial on the headbands you made as they just make this whole outfit come together. Try and mirror the wing designs to each other, so that theyre symmetrical. Ad from shop thetullecloud Awwww, thanks so much Jules!!!! This is the fabric I used for this particular pair. 
And I just finished posting the headband tutorial here: https://makeit-loveit.com/2016/10/flower-antennae-headband-to-match-the-large-wing-butterfly-costume.html. Theyre made to flutter in the wind as your child runs and plays. And when not in use (and when they need to use their hands for something like trick-or-treating), they can drop the wings and just let them hang down their back. Ad from shop lovelane Thank tou so much for sharing this tutorial. She loves them. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. My daughter was pretty adamant on being a black cat and I was going to work on her costume and my son (mouse) tonight but she just saw this and she wants to be a butterfly. Then, at the top of the INSIDE of the wings, like the picture, insert the raw edges of the 1-inch elastic and pin. I am a total beginner. Repeat with your second layer, but where it meets with your first color above, slightly over-paint just a bit in lighter strokes, to give a look of blending. ;), We also had different plans for my kiddos costumes this year (it was actually going to be Zootopia, which they LOVEso how ironic that it ended up pulling ahead) but since Ive been so sick and my kiddos are all taking turns missing school from being sick..the girls are now happier than clams to wear these butterfly costumes! I even bought some cardboard sheets to make a butterfly but somehow I wasnt convinced. Thanks for such a brilliant idea. All Right Reserved. Oh my..this is gorgeous!!! Oh yay..I hope it works out well for you! And I just finished posting the headband tutorial here: https://makeit-loveit.com/2016/10/flower-antennae-headband-to-match-the-large-wing-butterfly-costume.html. FeatherHappy Thanks so much! Thanks for the tutorial. Keeping one end of the measuring tape at the back below the neck, rotate your measuring tape down vertically to be sure the chosen length doesnt hit the ground. She is a mom of 5 and a wife to a very patient (with my craft clutter) husband. Theres actually very little sewing involved with this costume. Sure! Thank you for sharing!! LOVE the butterflies! :), But, Im now ready to share with you the winner of the Costume Vote from several weeks ago. Anyway, there are butterfly costumes all over the place..and you can definitely find all sorts of butterfly wings at the store, etc. But just look for a nice and flowy (almost slinky) performance spandex fabric..one thats not too thick or heavy! I would also be interested in the headband tutorial (to use for a ladybug costume). Ad from shop 8Store From shop GlobalGumnuts, ad by thetullecloud I dont have words to express my gratitude for sharing this idea of making a wonderful butterfly costume. :). ), Hi Ashley! :), Oh, and I just finished posting the headband tutorial here: https://makeit-loveit.com/2016/10/flower-antennae-headband-to-match-the-large-wing-butterfly-costume.html, Love these wings!
So, if you go back and look at the results, youll see that Zootopia is the new winner! Do the same along the other side of the strip. I am sure she meant elastic and not velcro. baosy520 Only one question: could a fourteen year old do it? Wifemade Accept Read More. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Sew it closed along the open edge. Thanks for mentioning it.I just fixed it! How To Make a Large Christmas Tree Topper, Top 100 Easy Sewing Gift ideas & Projects, 17 Free & Easy Sewing Patterns for Beginner Sewists, Sewing Basics: Learn How to Sew Online (60+ free guides), 15 Beginner Crochet & Knitting Stitches, Patterns and Projects. From shop WeAreKnottyKid, ad by Shovava Using your vertical and horizontal dimensions, cut out your square/rectangle for one wing. Thanks. Now, its time to cut your wing shape. Amazing!! 5. I have very similar problem, colour doesnt go through the fabric. Love all the ideas. Now, sew a wide zig-zag stitch down the middle, grabbing the raw edges of each wing edge.to enclose it and make it look nice and finished. 672.36 SEK, 747.07 SEK Those wings are outstanding and on your beautiful daughters, they are just amazing! (10% off), ad by Wifemade FREE shipping, ad by NALUMIDesign Were you girls able to sit down in these? From shop ToplightShop, Sale Price 672.36 SEK Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. I was so hoping for Zootopia, but glad you did this butterfly tutorial too. I just finished posting the headband tutorial here: https://makeit-loveit.com/2016/10/flower-antennae-headband-to-match-the-large-wing-butterfly-costume.html. Ad from shop FeatherHappy I too would like the headband. They will love their wings! :), Beautiful!
I always get a kick out of what you create for Halloween. Thank you so much for the tutorial! I had no idea it had changed until I looked at it over the weekend. V7~ She saves many people and animals. Im so sorry I did not realize I left out that important step. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. DIY Bed Pillow Cases: 3 sizes and 3 different styles (including the "burrito" method), A HOOP SKIRT (a sturdy and inexpensive version), https://makeit-loveit.com/2016/10/flower-antennae-headband-to-match-the-large-wing-butterfly-costume.html, Light Black Fabric, a black jersey works best because the edges dont fray (, acrylic paint (youll need several of the standard bottles of each colorbut good news, its cheap paint! * By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. I actually made your parrot costume for my daughter and I got SO MANY compliments on it. Those are amazing!
So once its in place, sew another line of stitches on the other side of the dowel, to keep it in place. I am making 10 of these for my daughters preschool!
Thank you so much! Thats pretty cool! Gracias!!!! You never cease to awe me and its a yes from me for the headband tutorial. Start with your first color and apply a nice even coat, trying your best to completely cover your fabric. I also love to use either hemp silk or duipioni silk. And ooooh, that parrot one is a cute one too. She has fairy wings, dragon wings, and butterfly wings. And playing!!! FREE shipping, ad by ToplightShop
Ooooh, great idea for a ladybug too! ?6&@:[zlcK^x8OsMR}zu@:ljQwXZN:pJ*8jZi3&kzwZ=?NTtGiJI+"R>)a;:9y*AaqEBn7:~?QWlpk?H{a\i_ U\]M?*i]? 4. Using chalk, create a butterfly shape, trying to keep as much of the fabric as possible. How beautiful and so easy to make! FREE shipping, ad by FeatherHappy I just finished posting the headband tutorial here: https://makeit-loveit.com/2016/10/flower-antennae-headband-to-match-the-large-wing-butterfly-costume.html. LightStruckDesign Love this. I work in a school and would need to make 12 of these fir a concert. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See our privacy policy. ). I think it was 80% polyester and 20% spandexmaybe a little less spandex? I just finished posting the headband tutorial here: https://makeit-loveit.com/2016/10/flower-antennae-headband-to-match-the-large-wing-butterfly-costume.html. Now your child (or you, if you want to enlarge this) has a fun pair of butterfly wings. (Now Ive got to figure out something for the boys!). These arent your standard non-mobile wings that sit perched on your back and just look pretty. @2022 - The TipToe Fairy. But you want it to stay all the way out to the end of each wing. I know it's been a while, but can you remember if you used a regular acrylic paint, or a fabric paint?! ), 25 CLEVER IDEAS for "Wacky Hair Day" at SCHOOL!! Thanks, I made these wings for two girls this Halloween and have some suggestions. And something more fun than the standard wire mesh wings for my 5 and 9 year old girls! Fangalicious It will be opposite for the other wing). ArtButterflies 0KsbV\Ys%z
Thanks again Ashley! These huge wings FLAP!!! I just finished posting the headband tutorial here: https://makeit-loveit.com/2016/10/flower-antennae-headband-to-match-the-large-wing-butterfly-costume.html. Thanks so much Sheena! At the top corner edge of each side of the wings, fold the corner down over the raw edges of the elastic and tack it down on both sides. I wondered if you could perhaps put an amazon link for the fabric please. But, I forgot to close the vote and since thenthe actual winner has changed. George :), Hi. And youre done! Could you please help me and specify the % of polyester and % of spandex? In our home, imaginative play is very important. Thank you so much for commenting because I completely left out the step to create the straps out of the elastic. And flapping. The dowels are just needed to keep the wing extended out straight past the hand anyway.). You have such a gift for creating wonderful things with such simple designs. However, TIN FOIL works greatand allows the color to soak through to the other side of the wing and helps create a nice glossy coat on the other side once its dry (youll see what I mean down below). From shop NALUMIDesign, ad by MMOriginalArts I have to not show my daughter or she would be begging me to make her one and right now all my sewing stuff is boxed up. It was a last minute afterthought that I thought would be fun to wear.so I glued it together really quick without taking a single picture.
Ad from shop Fairytrade We will have to make these and Ill let the girls help paint them and individualize them. I kind of wish I had used fabric and iron on adhesive to applique the colors on. You dont want the wings dragging on the ground when they are hanging and not in use. Thanks so much Jill! Please show us how to make the headbands. Cut two pieces of the 1/4-inch elastic. Thank you! ? They turned out beautiful. Id like to see a head piece tutorial too. These are the most beautiful butterfly wings! Ack..I knew I should have taken a picture of the bolt of fabric. Before getting started, measure your subject. By submitting this comment you agree to share your name, email address, website and IP address with Make It Love It. I'm Stephanie, 40-something mama to 4, ages 4 to 22. Thank you for the tutorial. e. But Id be more than happy to share how I put it together..if enough are interested!***. Its so cute! ToplightShop Sheena thank you from the bottom of my heart. Captcha failed to load. Ad from shop WeAreKnottyKid Now, on the OUTSIDE of the wings sew along the stitch line of one side of the strip, backtack at the elastic. WHHAAA?!?! My girls go on a school bus to school and I wanted to know if they would manage to get to their costume party in school wearing this. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Keep them coming.
Dowels there too? Thank you SO MUCH for posting these. So, I was actually kind of surprised that this costume won the vote. Definitely unique, not another glittery wired wings! And thanks so much for the well wishes.were already feeling so much better! Fold the strip around the gathered part of the wings to hide the gathered stitching. Best of luck! Ad from shop CostureroReal Tutorial, pleaseafter you all are well again. It would be great to see a tutorial for the headband too if its not too much trouble. In addition to being a superhero, she also loves to run around in wings. From shop 8Store, 120.06 SEK :o) Thanks for linking up yesterday on Craft Frenzy Friday. Whoops! Greeting Monika, Sure! LOVE these wings!
So, heres the deal. We have ordered the stuff we need and are just waiting for it to arrive so we can get started! How to Stain OAK Cabinetsthe simple method (without sanding)! Okay, ready to see how these Butterfly Costumes were made?? From shop Fairytrade, ad by WeAreKnottyKid (The sewn closed edge is at the left side in the picture below. Hello- These are beautiful! From shop lovelane, 412.60 SEK Lots of people loved the costumes, and Im trying to convince my daughters that they should be butterflies for the next few years :), I would love to send you our butterfly pics- the costume came out beautifully thank you! But too lateI was already finished with the Butterfly Costumes.so were gonna go with it, mmmkay?? What! And then in second place (I think), was Harry Potter and then maybe Star Wars?? ;), Your email address will not be published. Im trying to figure out a peacock this year.Im wondering if I can somehow use this idea for my advantage.Hmmm.? WeAreKnottyKid Quilting grade cotton batiks, especially rainbow tie dye batik fabrics, are my favorites. I love to encourage their imaginations. Could I have just gotten the wrong blend? I LOVE this. (Just let me know in the comments below. Then, cut the length as needed per child. But my goodness, look at the SPAN OF THOSE WINGS!!! Sweden | English (US) | kr (SEK), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers, to ensure that sellers understand their audience and can provide relevant ads. The white covered better and the blue soaked through to the other side really well. It was not made to go over their head, but on each shoulder. So thank you. Update: I decided to add an elastic wrist band and sewed it a few inches down so it wouldnt weigh too much on the fabric and stitches, and it seems to work well! I'm not sure which kind of fabric I would need. Also, Be sure that sewn edge for the dowel is laying towards the very outer edge of the wing. From shop Wifemade, If you don't want others to see this collection, make it private. FREE shipping, ad by CoraStitch Learn how your comment data is processed. Id love to see how you made the headband! It just looks like a messy blob from the other side. 11. And I love the headbands! 25 DIY Painted Flower Pot Ideasyou'll LOVE, BIAS TAPE: what is it, how to make it, and why you NEED it! From shop baosy520, ad by Fangalicious Now find the middle of the elastic and flatten it to the middle of the strip. Take your dowels out for now, and set aside. I was looking all over your website for where to buy this pattern, hoping it was downloadable.
My gosh! ButterflyFlightShop 1. Ad from shop ButterflyFlightShop Love your creativeness and appreciate you sharing with us!! Thanks so much for sharing this pattern. I will do for my 11 pupils. Fold the raw edge inward on the INSIDE of the wings, and pin closed. These are third party technologies used for things like: We do this with social media, marketing, and analytics partners (who may have their own information theyve collected). Learn more. From shop Shovava, Sale Price 725.72 SEK Amazing butterfly costumes!! Her current favorite is a playsilk she wears as a super cape. The paint isnt bleeding through to the other side though like yours. We saw some cool ones at a store, but they were a little small and overpriced. They were fine with that at first. The girls can run around and expand their wings and flap around in nature, just like real butterflies! Can you tell me which store you bought your fabric?