Looking for some fun Halloween sewing projects?
Bats seem always to have been linked with Halloween. I guess people find them scary and even upsetting so they fit with the spooky theme of Halloween. As the holiday fast approaches and I was looking for some fun and free sewing projects, I asked myself this question.
What are bats associated with Halloween anyway?
Here's the most concise answer I could find:
The connection between bats and Halloween may seem natural. Bats are generally nocturnal and they drink blood, right? Well, not exactly. There are three species that feed primarily on blood (the “vampire” bats) while the remaining 1,300 species feed on things like insects, rodents, and nectar. These vampire bats are where the group as a whole got their connection to Halloween.
When these bats were first observed lapping up the blood of cattle in Central and South America they were quickly given the label of “vampires.” This idea was made concrete when Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1897) depicted vampires shapeshifting into bats. Another unfortunate association bats have going for them is one with witches. It is believed that witches worshipped horned figures with wings—possibly bats? Furthermore, it is said that witches used bat blood in their “flying” concoctions.
The bat wing, with it's unmistakable curves makes a fun design to create in fabric so I hope you really enjoy these seasonal patterns.
Need some Halloween costume ideas for the kids?
If you're looking for other Halloween sewing ideas and need some Halloween costumes for the kids, please check out this huge list of costume patterns below.
Bat Themed Sewing Projects Roundup
Here's a list of some of the best bat-themed sewing projects I could find on the internet. I'm sure you'll love them. Hover over the picture to show the title, click to open, or right-click and open in a new tab to keep this page open too. And don’t forget to pin it.
DIY Bat Bow Tie
Bats Quilt
Bargello Style Halloween Table Runner
Bat Plush
Betty Boo
Cute Bat Bow
Applique Bat
Reversible Halloween Cape
Bat Trick or Treat Bah
Batman Superhero Cape
Hanging Halloween Bats
Spooky Wall Hanging
DIY Hooded Bat Cape
Bat Wing Costume for Cats
Hoodie Halloween Costume
Halloween Candy Bowl
DIY Bat Costume
Easy Bat Wings Costume
Halloween Felt Pencil Toppers
No Sew Batman Cape
Granny Bats
Felt Bat for Rosy Owl
Bat Plushie Tutorial
Bat Mobile Hanging Toy
Primitive Bats
Baxter the Bat Softie
Bat Wings
Cutie the Bat
Spooky Bat Applique Template
The Battie Treat Bag
Halloween Bat Plushie
Halloween Toy Bats
Simple Trick or Treat Bag
No Sew Felt Bat Mask
PB Bat Tote
Bat Softies
Bat Table Runner
Halloween Bat Coffee Cozy
Halloween Bats Quilt Block
Vampire Bat Softie
No sew Halloween Spiderweb Cape
DIY Bat Pin
Batman Mask
Bat Hair Bows
OMG! I love the little ones bat costumes and stuffies
I really wanted Elizabeth Hartman’s Barn Bats but couldn’t find a way to download the “free” pattern. The only way would be to print the whole article. I tried to copy & paste but could only get the text. I need the pictures too. So cute. Fond of Hartman’s patterns. Disappointed I wasn’t able to get this one.
Have you sent her a message? Perhaps she is not aware of the problem.
Thanks for including my quilt pattern!! ?
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