Monarch Wings
Digital Pattern + Video Class

Monarch Wings
Digital Pattern + Video Class

$10.00 USD
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These beautiful play wings look as delicate as a butterfly's, yet are made to last and ready to keep up with your imagination.

These soft, play-friendly wings can be sewn on your regular home sewing machine with no wires or boning required.

Not just for children - all ages from toddlers to adults can enjoy some every-day magic!   

Skill Level: Intermediate

Video Class for the play wings sewing pattern by Twig + Tale

Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.

Also included is a free Monarch Wings colouring/design page.

Sizing + Supplies

Sizes Available:  Small (1 to 3-4 years) and Medium (5-10 years).  Size Large will fit ages 10+ to adults. 

Supplies: This pattern is designed for non-stretch woven fabrics only - we recommend using quilting cotton or fabric of a similar weight or lighter weight.

  • Interfacing:  Formfuse 1600f or Pellon 809 Decor Bond is recommended
  • Batting:  Anything from 5mm - 20mm is suitable
  • Needle:  A strong sewing machine needle such as a super sharp size 90 or denim (jeans) needle
  • Elastic:  3/4" (2cm) wide 

View size chart + materials list 

Bonus Resources + FAQ

A free sew-along for the Wings is available by clicking the link and signing up here

Features

The unique and versatile design allows for two types of wear; easy-on adjustable elastic straps for the dress-up basket, OR attached directly to garments such as coats, vests and the Petal dress for a bit of every-day magic.   

Play wings by Twig + Tale 

  • Photo and video tutorials for every step
  • Soft and play-friendly - no wires or boning
  • Adjustable straps, or attach directly to garment
  • Beautiful wing shape with contrast appliqué

This is a PDF pattern and includes three printing options:

  1. US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
  2. Copyshop - A0 wide-format file (33.1″ x 46.8″) 
  3. Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use.  Read more about using our projector files here 

All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied.

View pattern FAQ 

  • Resources

Customer Reviews

Based on 18 reviews
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Claire (Christchurch, NZ)
Such fun.

I'm on my third set of Monarch wings already, and have even adapted the pattern to make my own version of the dragon wings. Before I started I had lots of questions and the chat group on Facebook was so helpful - even down to where to source the right Interfacing (you have to ask for it at Spotlight because they keep it behind the counter) I've done some quilting and applique in the past so none of the techniques were too unfamiliar but the clear instructions made it straight forward. I bought a 250m reel of thread for the first set and that wasn't quite enough to finish them so make sure you have plenty of thread. They didn't take me nearly as long as I thought they might. Having already adapted the pattern once I can see endless possibilities.

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Rebekah van der Watt (Gainesboro, US)
Comes out Beautiful

It takes forever but it’s definitely worth it. Pattern is very clear. I didn’t need to watch the videos to do any of this. It came out amazing and everyone is amazed by it. Make sure you actually read the instructions because it makes it very easy to do and know how to cut everything

D
D.P. (Poncitlan, MX)
WE LOVE IT!

I GAVE MY MOTHER THE PATTERN TO MAKE THE BUTTERFLY WINGS FOR MY DAUGHTER ON HER BIRTHDAY. THEY WERE A SUCCESS

D
Daniela Patiño (Poncitlan, MX)
I LOVE IT

I GAVE MY MOTHER THE PATTERN TO MAKE THE BUTTERFLY WINGS FOR MY DAUGHTER ON HER BIRTHDAY. THEY WERE A SUCCESS

M
Molly (Edmonton, CA)
Wings to treasure

The finished wings feel so sturdy and high quality. I'm really pleased with how they turned out. We used an orange with gold highlights in it and it is so beautiful.
4 stars instead of 5 because the pattern was missing a few instructions I had to figure out on my own. I also really would have appreciated knowing how much fabric to buy, instead of using up scraps.
A great pattern overall.

T
Tori Taylor (Orlando, US)
So beautiful!

I made these wings for my daughter for Halloween this year and I’m so pleased with how they turned out. The pattern was incredibly detailed and made what seemed daunting quite enjoyable. I’ll surely be making more in the future.

A
Ashley Heren
Perfect for Halloween

Every year, I make my daughter a Halloween hoodie that she can wear year round. The butterfly was perfect to adapt for this year's costume. It works well with knits.

C
Carol Clifton (Townsville, AU)
Spectacular!

These little wings are the absolute bomb. I love the versatility with other butterfly markings too. I have "frankensteined" Birdwing and Ulysses butterflies. A little more attention needed as the quilting steps are a little different to the other 3 wings.

K
Kathy (Sydney, AU)
Wonderful

Great pattern, clear easy to follow instructions and the video tutorial makes them a pleasure to make my 3 year old grandson loved them

a
anja wouters (Rillaar, BE)
beautifull and playfull

I love this pattern. It is beautiful, imaginative and playfull.
It's great for kids to play with it and to stimulate their imagination.
It is also a great decoration element at home.

Customer Reviews

Based on 18 reviews
94%
(17)
6%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
C
Claire (Christchurch, NZ)
Such fun.

I'm on my third set of Monarch wings already, and have even adapted the pattern to make my own version of the dragon wings. Before I started I had lots of questions and the chat group on Facebook was so helpful - even down to where to source the right Interfacing (you have to ask for it at Spotlight because they keep it behind the counter) I've done some quilting and applique in the past so none of the techniques were too unfamiliar but the clear instructions made it straight forward. I bought a 250m reel of thread for the first set and that wasn't quite enough to finish them so make sure you have plenty of thread. They didn't take me nearly as long as I thought they might. Having already adapted the pattern once I can see endless possibilities.

R
Rebekah van der Watt (Gainesboro, US)
Comes out Beautiful

It takes forever but it’s definitely worth it. Pattern is very clear. I didn’t need to watch the videos to do any of this. It came out amazing and everyone is amazed by it. Make sure you actually read the instructions because it makes it very easy to do and know how to cut everything

D
D.P. (Poncitlan, MX)
WE LOVE IT!

I GAVE MY MOTHER THE PATTERN TO MAKE THE BUTTERFLY WINGS FOR MY DAUGHTER ON HER BIRTHDAY. THEY WERE A SUCCESS

D
Daniela Patiño (Poncitlan, MX)
I LOVE IT

I GAVE MY MOTHER THE PATTERN TO MAKE THE BUTTERFLY WINGS FOR MY DAUGHTER ON HER BIRTHDAY. THEY WERE A SUCCESS

M
Molly (Edmonton, CA)
Wings to treasure

The finished wings feel so sturdy and high quality. I'm really pleased with how they turned out. We used an orange with gold highlights in it and it is so beautiful.
4 stars instead of 5 because the pattern was missing a few instructions I had to figure out on my own. I also really would have appreciated knowing how much fabric to buy, instead of using up scraps.
A great pattern overall.

T
Tori Taylor (Orlando, US)
So beautiful!

I made these wings for my daughter for Halloween this year and I’m so pleased with how they turned out. The pattern was incredibly detailed and made what seemed daunting quite enjoyable. I’ll surely be making more in the future.

A
Ashley Heren
Perfect for Halloween

Every year, I make my daughter a Halloween hoodie that she can wear year round. The butterfly was perfect to adapt for this year's costume. It works well with knits.

C
Carol Clifton (Townsville, AU)
Spectacular!

These little wings are the absolute bomb. I love the versatility with other butterfly markings too. I have "frankensteined" Birdwing and Ulysses butterflies. A little more attention needed as the quilting steps are a little different to the other 3 wings.

K
Kathy (Sydney, AU)
Wonderful

Great pattern, clear easy to follow instructions and the video tutorial makes them a pleasure to make my 3 year old grandson loved them

a
anja wouters (Rillaar, BE)
beautifull and playfull

I love this pattern. It is beautiful, imaginative and playfull.
It's great for kids to play with it and to stimulate their imagination.
It is also a great decoration element at home.