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Home » How to Train Your Dragon: DIY No Sew Dragon Wings

How to Train Your Dragon: DIY No Sew Dragon Wings

Published July 30, 2015 41 comments >>

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Easy DIY no sew dragon wings costume, also make great bat wings. Perfect for storybook character day or a how to train your dragon costume. No sew Halloween costume. Easy dragon costume. #dragonwings #nosew #costume #Halloween #brendid

Calling all dragon lovers! These easy no sew dragon wings will transform any How to Train You Dragon fan into their favorite dragon. This easy dragon costume is perfect for a How to Train Your Dragon party, a no sew Halloween costume, school book character day, or even a rainy afternoon craft.

DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge - Easy no sew dragon wings will transform your favorite How to Train You Dragon fan into their high flying dragon of choice. #Netflix #StreamTeam

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The How to Train Your Dragon films (How to Train Your Dragon, How to Train Your Dragon 2, and How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World) are blockbuster children’s movies based on the children’s book series by Cressida Cowell.

We’re fans of the movies and all the How to Train Your Dragon series available on Netflix (The How to Train Your Dragon Legends, DreamWorks Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers, and DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge.)

Toothless, Hookfang and Stormyfly hats are ready to fly in for your next family movie night, How to Train Your Dragon party or afternoon craft. This easy craft uses baseball caps and felt to make adorable dragon hats that will thrill and delight any How to Train Your Dragon fan. The hats are fun to make and easy enough for kids to help!

Easy No Sew Dragon Costumes

I first created these adorable no sew How to Train Your Dragon baseball hats so my kiddos could dress up like their favorite dragons….

and then decided that they needed simple dragon wings to truly transform into a Night Fury, Deadly Nadder or Monstrous Nightmare!

Toothless, Hookfang and Stormyfly hats are ready to fly in for your next family movie night, How to Train Your Dragon party or afternoon craft. This easy craft uses baseball caps and felt to make adorable dragon hats that will thrill and delight any How to Train Your Dragon fan. The hats are fun to make and easy enough for kids to help!

No Sew Dragon Wings

The no sew project could not be easier; just measure, trace, and cut.  In just 10 minutes you will have dragons taking flight all over your house!

DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge - Easy no sew dragon wings will transform your favorite How to Train You Dragon fan into their high flying dragon of choice. #Netflix #StreamTeam

Dragon Wing Supplies

These easy no sew wings can be made from any fabric that will not unravel. I like to use fleece or craft felt for several reasons:

  1. Both fleece and felt are affordable fabrics.
  2. Both fleece and felt are easy to cut and do no fray so no sewing is needed.

Making Dragon Wings with Fleece

I’ve used fleece to make easy wizard robes, no sew butterfly wings, and even a lady bug dress with great results. I love using fleece becuase it can be machine washed, perfect for kids who love to wear costumes over and over.

Making Dragon Wings with Felt

Craft felt is my choice for costume accessories such as dragon hats and bows. It holds its shape well and is easy to shape. Unfortunately, felt does not machine wash well.

The verdict: Choose fleece if you want to be able to wash your wings. Use felt if you want stiffer wings that do not need to be laundered.

DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge - Easy no sew dragon wings will transform your favorite How to Train You Dragon fan into their high flying dragon of choice. #Netflix #StreamTeam

  • ¾ – 1 yard of fleece fabric, 60 inches wide
  • Chalk or washable fabric maker
  • Scissors
  • Salad plate (approx. 7 inches in diameter)
  • Yardstick or tape measure

 

How to Make Dragon Wings

1. Measure the wingspan of the wing wearer from backbone to fingertip, add two inches.

DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge - Easy no sew dragon wings will transform your favorite How to Train You Dragon fan into their high flying dragon of choice. #Netflix #StreamTeam

2. Measure the back length of your wing wearer from collar to waistband.

DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge - Easy no sew dragon wings will transform your favorite How to Train You Dragon fan into their high flying dragon of choice. #Netflix #StreamTeam

3. Fold your fleece in half.

DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge - Easy no sew dragon wings will transform your favorite How to Train You Dragon fan into their high flying dragon of choice. #Netflix #StreamTeam

4. Measure and mark the wingspan horizontally on your fabric with chalk.

DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge - Easy no sew dragon wings will transform your favorite How to Train You Dragon fan into their high flying dragon of choice. #Netflix #StreamTeam

5. Measure and mark the back length vertically on your fabric with chalk.

DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge - Easy no sew dragon wings will transform your favorite How to Train You Dragon fan into their high flying dragon of choice. #Netflix #StreamTeam

6. Trim fleece to size. DO NOT cut fold.

DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge - Easy no sew dragon wings will transform your favorite How to Train You Dragon fan into their high flying dragon of choice. #Netflix #StreamTeam

7. Using the salad plate as your guide, trace a dragon wing shape on your fleece.

DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge - Easy no sew dragon wings will transform your favorite How to Train You Dragon fan into their high flying dragon of choice. #Netflix #StreamTeam

8. Cut out your wings. Mark two horizontal armholes approximately 8 and 12 inches from the center of the wing. These should be about 2 inches from the top of the wing. Mark a finger hole about 1 inch from the edge of the wingtip.

DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge - Easy no sew dragon wings will transform your favorite How to Train You Dragon fan into their high flying dragon of choice. #Netflix #StreamTeam

9. Cut armholes and finger holes through both layers of the wings.

DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge - Easy no sew dragon wings will transform your favorite How to Train You Dragon fan into their high flying dragon of choice. #Netflix #StreamTeam

10. Your wings are complete!

DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge - Easy no sew dragon wings will transform your favorite How to Train You Dragon fan into their high flying dragon of choice. #Netflix #StreamTeam

 

How to Wear Dragon Wings

1. Place each arm through one armhole and back through the other.

DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge - Easy no sew dragon wings will transform your favorite How to Train You Dragon fan into their high flying dragon of choice. #Netflix #StreamTeam

2. Place each pointer finger through each fingertip hole.

DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge - Easy no sew dragon wings will transform your favorite How to Train You Dragon fan into their high flying dragon of choice. #Netflix #StreamTeam

3. Enjoy your wings!

DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge - Easy no sew dragon wings will transform your favorite How to Train You Dragon fan into their high flying dragon of choice. #Netflix #StreamTeam

Dragon Wing Tips

  1. Make dragon wings without armholes: Glue or stitch a large safety pin onto the center top of the wings. (Use to pin the wings in place on a tshirt.) Then glue or stitch loops of elastic or ribbon where the finger holes should be cut to use as handholds. (See photos in my no sew butterfly wing tutorial.)
  2. Choose differnt colors and textures of fleece to make different kinds of dragons.

More No Sew Costumes

Check out my easy no sew butterfly wings and How to Train Your Dragon hats!

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  1. Jason

    October 26, 2019 at 7:42 am

    You.
    Are.
    A.
    LIFESAVER!

    My 4 y.o. daughter has her heart set on being a dragon for Halloween this year, and I being a single dad with no sewing skills have been at a total loss as to what to do. These wings are SO clever (the engineer in me appreciates this!) and SO easy (the single dad in me appreciates this!) to make. My daughter absolutely LOVED them! I think I’ll need another pair, though… her older brother is really jealous. 😉

    Reply
    • Bren

      November 15, 2019 at 10:54 am

      Woo hooo, Dad for the win! I’m glad the wings were a hit! (And I’m sorry you have to make another pair…. well, only kind of sorry… you’ll get a lot of entertainment out of all the dragons zooming around!)

      Reply
  2. Sue

    October 25, 2019 at 8:33 am

    This is incredible! One week before Halloween and two grandchildren want wings to be a Jobberwocky! These were cheap ( I used fleece) and so easy to do! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Bren

      November 15, 2019 at 10:54 am

      Thanks Sue! Jobberwocky…. so cute!!!!

      Reply
  3. Aimee

    October 9, 2019 at 9:00 pm

    Just found out my daughter needs a dragon costume for a video skit at school TOMORROW so I whipped this up out of an old felt tunic (from a previous costume). Super easy and looks good. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Bren

      November 15, 2019 at 12:09 pm

      Mom for the win! I hope the wings worked great!

      Reply
  4. Nikki

    October 29, 2018 at 11:24 pm

    Thank you so much! This took took 10 minutes to do (or less!) and my son says “its so comfy!”. Looks awesome and I am NOT a crafter, so this says a lot.

    Reply
    • Bren

      October 30, 2018 at 9:19 am

      Woo hoo! Glad the wings were a success!

      Reply
  5. Jane Adams

    October 9, 2018 at 11:14 am

    Hello and thank you! I just finished making this for my Son, he absolutely loves it! Simple and perfect.

    Reply
    • Bren

      October 11, 2018 at 11:31 am

      Thanks Jane!

      Reply
  6. Liberty

    September 30, 2018 at 10:34 am

    Thanks! I’m one of those weird people who stress out about their costume a month before Halloween, I wanted to be a flightmare because of their direct association with the httyd holiday “Dreadfall” and since I had nothing to off of (because no one has dressed up as a flightmare and posted it on the internet) this was great! I might have to glue on some blue swirls to make it more realistic, but this was fantastic! Thanks a bunch!

    Reply
    • Bren

      October 3, 2018 at 12:49 pm

      I’m so glad the tutorial was helpful, Liberty!

      Reply
  7. Ang

    August 29, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    Just used your pattern for a school dress up day costume for my 10 year old daughter. She’s delighted with her wings. Thank you for the pattern.

    Reply
    • Bren

      August 30, 2018 at 1:44 pm

      Ang, I’m glad to be helpful! My kids love the wings too.

      Reply
  8. katie

    March 14, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    THANK YOU !!!! big big thank you absolute life saver , 3 days i have been trying to make some wings for my daughters book day , its now tomorrow and this has completely saved the day !!!! thank you thank you thank you

    Reply
    • Bren

      March 21, 2018 at 9:57 am

      Woo, hoo! Glad the craft saved you! Hope your daughter enjoyed the wings.

      Reply
  9. SarahG

    October 29, 2017 at 2:11 am

    Thanks! I had a last minute Dragon wing issue (my store bought ones broke, no one sells them anymore) 2 days before Halloween. Your tutorial really helped, made a custom pair that I will be sewing/tacking onto a shirt and then making small loops for my fingers from elastic so that they fit over my DIY Dragon claw gloves. 🙂

    Reply
    • Bren

      October 29, 2017 at 10:09 am

      I’m glad the tutorial helped, Sarah! Have a great Halloween!

      Reply
  10. Jennifer

    October 10, 2017 at 10:50 am

    If making for an adult, would more fabric be needed?

    Reply
    • Bren

      October 14, 2017 at 2:48 pm

      Yes, you should probably double the fabric.

      Reply
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