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Bat Wings Instructions

The document provides detailed instructions for creating fabric and felt bat wings, including materials, tools, and step-by-step sewing processes. It includes illustrations and tips for achieving the desired shape and finish. The patterns do not include seam allowances and emphasize the importance of using contrasting threads and proper techniques for turning and shaping the wings.

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Bat Wings Instructions

The document provides detailed instructions for creating fabric and felt bat wings, including materials, tools, and step-by-step sewing processes. It includes illustrations and tips for achieving the desired shape and finish. The patterns do not include seam allowances and emphasize the importance of using contrasting threads and proper techniques for turning and shaping the wings.

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FAIRY BAT WINGS

10 x 2
S T U D I O
BY VICTORIA ZHUK

BAT WINGS

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10 x 2

SIZE TEST
S T U D I O
BY VICTORIA ZHUK
1" x 1"
THIS PATTERN HAS NO SEAM ALLOWANCE,
2.54 cm x 2.54 cm
REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE IT.

BAT WINGS

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FABRIC BAT WINGS
10 x 2

S T U D I O
BY VICTORIA ZHUK

FABRIC BAT WINGS

Materials used: Tools used:


Cotton Fabric Pins
Sewing thread Scissors
(matching + contrasting) Fabric Pen
Narrow Ribbon (water soluble marker)
Pipe Cleaner Tape
Sewing Machine
Lighter
(to melt raw end of ribbon)

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2 cuts of fabric
11.5" x 3.5"
(30cm x 9cm)

Cut two pieces of fabric Cut out pattern for Should look as pictured. Flip pattern face down and
11.5" x 3.5" (30cm x 9cm) Fabric Wings on the outline. align it perfectly in traced
each. Trace pattern outline on outline on back of fabric.
back side of one of the Use tape to hold it in place.
pieces of fabric.

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Bring fabric with pattern to Trace the dashed lines onto Remove paper pattern and With short stitches and
light source such as window right side of fabric. Do this lay both fabrics right sides thread matching fabric sew
or computer screen to better with a water soluble pencil together. Pin to keep them right on the traced line,
see dashed lines on the to be able to wash it off later. from shifting as you sew. leave opening un-sewn.
pattern through fabric.

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Cut out wings about 1/6" Make slits in all curved parts Turn wings inside out. Support opening with one
(.24cm) away from the sewn of the wings. One side at a time. hand as you turn each wing
line. inside out (to avoid ripping).
Leave a little extra fabric
near the opening.
Trim all sharp corners.
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Use a dull pencil or "Bring out the seams" all Use a pin to help pull out Should look as pictured.
chopstick to help push out around to make sure the all the sharp corners to help Press using iron.
the sharp corners. wings are close to the shape them become as sharp as
they can be.

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If you notice your lines are Use contrasting thread color Make sure to leave a gap Should look as pictured.
beginning to fade make and topstitch right on the in the middle for the
them brighter so you can drawn lines. pipe cleaner to be inserted.
see them well while
topstitching.

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Align pipe cleaner with top Bend each end. Make sure the end of wire is Pictured here is where the
of wings to see how much not sticking out anywhere. pipe cleaner will be located.
of it to bend on the ends.
If your pipe cleaner or wire
isn't very sturdy I suggest
doubling it to help the
wings hold their shape well.
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Insert one end of the pipe Push it carefully to the end Do the same with other side. Straighten everything out.
cleaner inside one of the of wing.
wings (in between the
topstitching and top edge
of wings).

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Sew the opening closed with Prepare the straps Sew on straps to wings at the Done.
a ladder stitch. (described in more detail in middle of wings close to the
felt butterfly wing instructions) top edge.
Because of the
wire inside this will be safer
done by hand.
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FELT BAT WINGS
10 x 2

S T U D I O
BY VICTORIA ZHUK

FELT BAT WINGS

Materials used: Tools used:


Felt Pins
Sewing thread Scissors
(contrasting) Fabric Pen
Narrow Ribbon (water soluble marker)
Tape
Sewing Machine

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1 2 3 4

2 cuts of felt
2" x 6"
(5cm x 15.5cm)

Cut out 2 felt pieces Cut Felt Wing pattern Sew right on the lines with Should end up as pictured.
each 2" x 6" (5cm x 15.5cm). roughly about 1/4" (1cm) short stitches + contrasting
away from printed pattern thread. Sew outline of
lines. wings first and then inner
Pin paper pattern to both lines on wings.
layers of felt.

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Tear off paper. Because of Should end up as pictured. Cut off all the thread ends Prepare straps
short stitches the paper and cut out the wings close (described in more detail in
should come off easily. to sewn line. felt butterfly wing instructions).

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Pin to wings Sew on straps. Pictured here: Done.


close to the top edge. close up of straps.

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