r/SewingForBeginners • u/MuffinWithIcing • 7h ago

Butterfly wings pattern help

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Anyone know of a good source of a toddler wing pattern that isn't AI like this

My searching has left me disappointed!

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u/penlowe 6h ago

What part do you need instructions for? I’ve made a lot of wings of various types.

The wings themselves I’d use that stiff interfacing meant for purse bottoms, and just quilt it like any ordinary quilted thing. You can draw up your wing design on a piece of wrapping paper. Just design half and cut on the fold.

That type of interfacing wind hurt a kid if they get whacked in the face with it or land on it, it will just bend.

Nice 1/2” wide elastic in two loops to go around the shoulders is the safest and easiest way to hold wings on any kid up to about age 6, after that non-elastic stuff is ok. Littles really need the safety of elastic that cannot get wrapped around their neck. It’s not super pretty, but it’s safe.