{"id":120,"date":"2011-10-10T21:08:00","date_gmt":"2011-10-10T10:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/?p=120"},"modified":"2019-10-23T19:52:07","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T08:52:07","slug":"how-to-easy-bat-wings-for-halloween-or-dress-ups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-easy-bat-wings-for-halloween-or-dress-ups\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make Bat Wings for Halloween Costumes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58936\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-title.jpg\" alt=\"How to make Bat wings Kids Halloween costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-title.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-title-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-title-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-title-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-title-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Looking for a last minute Halloween costume idea that is quick and easy to make and won&#8217;t cost a fortune? I&#8217;ve got you covered with my <strong>DIY Bat Wings<\/strong>. Suited to both kids and adults, these bat wings can be made to any size with my handy instructions!<\/p>\n<p>Wear them to your next Halloween Party! I&#8217;ve got some great Halloween Party Ideas in the video below &#8211; Read the blog post <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/living\/haunted-halloween-party-stress-free-halloween-food-activity-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Halloween Party Ideas<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"euxrdghzawkkcxx2gm2k\" data-sticky=\"1\" data-autoplay=\"1\" data-volume=\"40\" data-ratio=\"16:9\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/video.mediavine.com\/videos\/euxrdghzawkkcxx2gm2k.js\" async=\"\" data-noptimize=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">One Pair of Bat Wings &#8211; 3 Halloween Costume Ideas<\/h2>\n<p>These bat wings are the cutest and so fun to wear. Best of all they are really versatile too. A regular black pair of bat wings can be used for multiple Halloween costumes.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some <strong>&#8216;how to wear&#8217;<\/strong> ideas from readers that have made my DIY Bat Wings for their own kids over the past few years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VAMPIRE BAT<\/strong> &#8211; Wear black Bat wings over black clothing for an instant Bat costume that the kids will love. Draw on some Vampire teeth like this cute kiddo from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlehiccups.net\/2013\/11\/boo-its-halloween-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Little Hiccups<\/a> for an instant Vampire Bat upgrade.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_58938\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58938\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-58938 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Trick-or-Treat-Bat-Costume.jpg\" alt=\"Diy vampire bat halloween costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Trick-or-Treat-Bat-Costume.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Trick-or-Treat-Bat-Costume-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Trick-or-Treat-Bat-Costume-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Trick-or-Treat-Bat-Costume-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Trick-or-Treat-Bat-Costume-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Trick-or-Treat-Bat-Costume-460x460.jpg 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-58938\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image credit &#8211; littlehiccups.net<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>BATMAN\/BATGIRL<\/strong> &#8211; If your kid is more the superhero type, these Bat wings make the perfect addition to a <a href=\"https:\/\/craftsmumship.com\/2013\/12\/homemade-batman-costume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIY Batman Costume<\/a> just like <a href=\"https:\/\/craftsmumship.com\/2013\/12\/homemade-batman-costume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craftsmumship<\/a> has done here.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_58937\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58937\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-58937 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/homemade-batman-costume.jpg\" alt=\"How to make wings for Batman costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/homemade-batman-costume.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/homemade-batman-costume-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/homemade-batman-costume-600x839.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/homemade-batman-costume-330x462.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/homemade-batman-costume-329x460.jpg 329w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-58937\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image credit &#8211; Craftsmumship.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>DRAGON<\/strong> &#8211; Make them in green and add a tail and you&#8217;ve got a Dragon costume sorted.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58940\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_dragon-costume.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween DIY dragon costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_dragon-costume.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_dragon-costume-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_dragon-costume-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_dragon-costume-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_dragon-costume-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>More Halloween Costume Ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-raven-teen-titans-cosplay\/\">Raven Teen Titans Costume<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-princess-bubblegum-crown\/\">Princess Bubblegum Crown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-hogwarts-robes-ginny-weasley-cosplay\/\">Harry Potter Hogwarts Robes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-costume-chat-noir\/\">Chat Noir Costume<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-korok-halloween-costume-korok-mask\/\">DIY Korok Mask<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don&#8217;t just save these wings for Halloween, these bat wings are fun for imaginative play and are the perfect addition to any dress up box.<\/p>\n<p>Emma had a great time wearing these Bat Wings and got several years use out of them. They are worn like a shrug so there is no dangerous ties or which can get caught and cause a choking hazard.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58941\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"690\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_1-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_1-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_1-575x460.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58944\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_wings-flapping.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween costume DIY Bat wings - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_wings-flapping.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_wings-flapping-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_wings-flapping-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_wings-flapping-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_wings-flapping-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"mypoppet-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"No time to sew? Buy your Halloween Bat Costume here\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"f7728baee961e7e282980631604a07db\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B07FQ8JSYM,B07G75J3RG,B073P8XW6D,B002M09ELM\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58943\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_6.jpg\" alt=\"DIY halloween Bat costume. mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_6.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_6-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_6-600x840.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_6-330x462.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_6-329x460.jpg 329w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Only minimal sewing is required, and with a few simple measurements that I&#8217;ll explain below, you can make these in around half an hour. The best fabric to use is a stretchy lycra like the style used for dance costumes.<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have a sewing machine, you can stitch the main seams by hand. Only one seam is required so it&#8217;s not too taxing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58935\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_mask.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween costume DIY Bat wings - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_mask.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_mask-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_mask-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_mask-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-finished_mask-296x197.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These wings can be made for a child or adult if you adjust your measurements accordingly. Only a little math is required to work out how much fabric you will need to start off with.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How To make Bat Wings<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58819\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/diy-bat-wings-supplies.jpg\" alt=\"How to make Bat WIngs Halloween Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/diy-bat-wings-supplies.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/diy-bat-wings-supplies-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/diy-bat-wings-supplies-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/diy-bat-wings-supplies-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/diy-bat-wings-supplies-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>You will need:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Black stretchy fabric (lycra\/spandex with 2-way stretch is best for movement and it doesn&#8217;t fray)<\/li>\n<li>Measuring Tape<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>needle and black thread for hand sewing<\/li>\n<li>sewing machine with ball point needle if machine sewing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"mypoppet-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Need Supplies?\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"5190cd8768f891c0a140c6598cade14d\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B01N8YPAZ7,B000BS1UPU,B01D9RCHDI,B00114OZ9Q\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Measurements required:<\/h3>\n<p>You will need the following measurements to draft your bat wings.<\/p>\n<p>A&nbsp; = the wing span<\/p>\n<p>B = the finished length<\/p>\n<p>C = fabric allowance for sleeve, measure around widest part of arm<\/p>\n<p>D = shoulder allowance for cutting in step 2.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58934\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wing-measuring-chart.jpg\" alt=\"Bat wing measurement chart\" width=\"690\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wing-measuring-chart.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wing-measuring-chart-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wing-measuring-chart-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wing-measuring-chart-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wing-measuring-chart-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wing-measuring-chart-460x460.jpg 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Amount of fabric required:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Width<\/strong> = arm span from wrist to wrist ( <strong>A&nbsp;<\/strong> ). If your fabric isn&#8217;t very stretchy give it and extra inch or two for added movement.<br \/>\n<strong>Length<\/strong> = back of neck to waist <strong>(B)<\/strong> + half circumference around widest part of arm <strong>(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58813\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to make Bat WIngs Halloween Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-2-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-2-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>How to:<\/h3>\n<p>1. Fold fabric in half, to halve the width (half of A) &#8211; The fold will be the center back. Fold over sleeve allowance C and mark the top of centre back.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58820\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to make Bat WIngs Halloween Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-1-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-1-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Cut out semicircle from centre back as wide as measurement D. D is the measurement from center back to shoulders. The bottom of the semicircle should be the length B, where you previously placed a mark in step 1.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58814\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-3.jpg\" alt=\"How to make Bat WIngs Halloween Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-3.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-3-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-3-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-3-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Fold over your sleeve again and cut out scallops for bat wing shape.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58815\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-4.jpg\" alt=\"How to make Bat WIngs Halloween Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-4.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-4-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-4-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-4-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. This is how it should look when the bat wings are unfolded.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58816\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-5.jpg\" alt=\"How to make Bat WIngs Halloween Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-5.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-5-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-5-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-5-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Fold over the sleeve allowance C and sew where indicated. You can hand stitch or machine sew. If machine sewing I recommend using a zig zag stitch to allow the fabric to stretch.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58817\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-6.jpg\" alt=\"How to make Bat WIngs Halloween Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-6.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-6-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-6-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-6-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58818\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-6a.jpg\" alt=\"How to make Bat WIngs Halloween Costume - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-6a.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-6a-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-6a-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-6a-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bat-wings-6a-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wear the wings like a shrug over some black clothing and get ready to scare the neighbours. 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