Woodland Sprite Wings with Hilos de Alegría Collection

Highlights:

• The instructions and photos are easy to follow and very clear. There are also helpful videos available that show you exactly how the steps are completed – perfect for visual learners!
• The patterns have multiple sizes so that the entire family can dress up. And there are options to adjust straps for a truly custom fit. The attachment for the wings can be made to a vest or with straps. I really liked that these options were included because I tend to avoid straps for toddlers.

Things to Consider:

• I would definitely suggest measuring your child before making the straps. I did not and just cut what the pattern suggested (a rookie mistake) and they seemed a bit tight, but this will vary from child to child and is the only piece that needs to be fit tested.
• Keep in mind that the color you choose for your bobbin will be important in several steps. You may also find that you want to change the color of your bobbin between steps depending on your fabric choices.

Alterations I Made:

• Instead of batting, I chose to use By Annie’s Soft ‘n Stable and I’m really happy with the result. I only had thin cotton batting on hand and I felt that I would need to add multiple batting layers to achieve the thickness I wanted. I did not want the weight of the batting to affect the wings structure.  Soft ‘n Stable provided the thickness without the weight.
• I chose to build my quilt sandwich differently than the pattern suggests in order to not wind a color bobbin. In that case, I would suggest using tearaway or water soluble interfacing instead of sew-in interfacing so that it can be easily removed after quilting. I still used sew-in interfacing, but it was a bit more tedious to remove than I thought it would be. 
• I also used a washable marker (I used a crayola marker) to trace my quilt lines to ensure any smudges did not transfer to the fabric. Since I was using white for my background, every little mark showed so, after quilting I rinsed my wings under water and air dried them.  This worked perfectly.

Overall, I am thrilled with how these Woodland Spring Wings turned out. They look so professional and will be the highlight of any costume! I would recommend this pattern to any maker who wishes to feel like an accomplished sewist. This pattern is so customizable, so don’t be afraid to experiment with your fabric and thread choices. I’m already dreaming up ideas for a spooky Halloween version!

Ready to create your own Woodland Sprite Wings? You can find the pattern and materials I used linked below. Share your creations with me @thedomesticatedengineer – I can’t wait to see your wings!