I decided to freeze some food coloring in ice cube trays. Then I cut one yard of muslin fabric and laid it out in a giant tub. I threw the food coloring ice cubes on the fabric and let the kids play and draw on the fabric. It was a hot day, but it still took some time for the ice and color to melt all over the fabric to create watercolored fabric. (I decided to use food coloring because it was safer for the kids and I don’t plan on washing the resulting fabric.)
The kids really enjoyed playing with the color and the ice. It was so fun to see them experience ice melting and coloring their own fabric.
Once the fabric was completely dry, I cut out two wing shapes from the fabric. I also cut out the wing shape from a very stiff sew-in interfacing and some batting. I sewed the lace around the edge of one watercolor fabric wing. Then I layered the watercolor fabric with lace, the other watercolor fabric, the batting, and then the interfacing. I sewed around the edges with a small seam allowance and left a place for turning.
Then I turned the wings right side out and topstitched around the edges to close the hole and make the lace stand out. Then I did some simple quilting to give the wings some details. Lastly, I added two elastic shoulder straps for wearing. here are some ideas for finding elastic to reuse. The straps are much too long for my daughter, but they are perfect for years of dressups. Whenever I see it, it’ll remind me about having adventures with my kids and helping their imagination grow.
Wings are so fun to make! Have you tried making DIY dragon wings or a DIY flamingo costume? They are so great!
Monday July 13th || Kid Approved | Call Ajaire
Tuesday July 14th || Sew Country Chick | Feathers Flights | StraightGrain
Wednesday July 15th || Sewpony | As It Seams
Thursday July 16th || Boy, oh Boy, oh Boy Crafts | Brooklyn Pattern Co. | Pienkel
Friday July 17th || While She Was Sleeping | Girl Like The Sea
Saturday July 18th || Falafel and the Bee | Huisje Boompje Boofjes | A Jennuine Life
Sunday July 19th || Paisley Roots | La Inglesita | DoGuincho
Monday July 20th || Nearest The Pin | Falafel and the Bee (2)
Monday July 20th || Nearest The Pin | Falafel and the Bee (2)
Meriel Aho says
Ohh, now I have to do this! They look amazing!
Ajaire Parello says
such a fun idea!!
Courtney Draper says
I love the whole process of this project! So much fun for your kids and the end result is stunning!
Jenya @ While she was sleeping says
What a wonderful take on this series! Love the fact the kids have been so involved! I bet they have had a lot of fun!
Kristie says
Claire looks so grown up! I love these wings. So pretty. And once they aren't played with, they would be lovely on the back of a quilt or hung up in a bedroom. You did a fabulous job. And now to write down that quote and put it where I can see it.
Abby says
That is fantastic!! What a great idea!