14 Mini Pinatas You Can DIY

Do you know what is better than a Party pinata? A mini party pinata! Mini Pinatas can be used during a birthday party as a typical pinata and just the birthday girl or boy gets to smash it, but one of my favourite ways to use a DIY mini pinata is to actually gift them as the take-home favors. I mean what says “party” more than a mini pinata? Obviously, though you will need to hand make one of these mini pinatas for each and every child that attends the party, that could be a little too much effort. You can also purchase these Mini pinatas if you love my idea, but want to retain your sanity.

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Looking to add a little spooky-cute charm to your Halloween sewing projects this year? Well, grab your fabric stash and clear off your sewing table—because these 40 bat-themed sewing patterns are ready to swoop into your creative life!

Whether you’re into plushies, pillows, treat bags, or wearable wings, this list has something bat-tastic for every skill level. We’ve included everything from adorable bat stuffed animals to dramatic bat wing cloaks, and even a few clever DIY costume pieces.

And hey—while you’re here, let’s have a little bat trivia fun, too. Because honestly, bats deserve more love than they get around Halloween!

Bat Humpty Doll Mantle Sitter Mini Bat Pillows for tiered trays

Bat soft doll toy

Bat Plushie Doll

Bat Shaped Baby Lovey

Wearable Bat Hooded Cloak

Bat Wall Hanging

Simplicity Sewing Pattern – Bat

Moon and Bats Throw Pillow

Halloween Full Moon with Bats Pillow (A How To) – Simple Simon and Company

Bat Wing Treat Bag

Drawstring Batpack · How To Make A Backpack · Sewing on Cut Out + Keep

Bat Leather Bag

Free Pattern Friday! Bat Plush – Sew Desu Ne?

Bat Stuffed Animal sewing pattern (with video)

How to make a Hand Sewn Stuffed Bat – Olivia OHern

Bat Plush Sewing Pattern | Scratch and Stitch

Learn to Sew- Bat Stuffed Animal With Free Pattern – Hello Creative Family

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How to Sew Bat Wings: Easy DIY Halloween Costume, FREE Sewing Pattern for Dragons, Vampires, Demons

Bat Wing Top

How to Make a Simple Silhouette Bat Pillow

Bat Trick-or-Treat Bag Tutorial – WeAllSew

Batty Treat Bags | LIVE Tutorial with Brenda K.B. Anderson

Bat Trick or Treat Bag

Halloween Treat Bag Sewing Pattern | Waves & Wild | Free

How to Make a Spooky Cute Bat Trick or Treat Bag

Bat Blanket

Batty felt tutorial

Sew a Halloween Bat Pillow – Free Pattern – Blue Susan Makes

Little Kingdom – a Halloween pillow – Apples & Beavers

GIant Bat

We’re all a Little Batty Halloween Embroidery Hoop

Spooky Grunge Bat Sewing Pattern

How to Make a Batty Gathered Tulle Circle Skirt – Halloween Sewing Tutorial – WhatTheCraft

Easy Men’s Halloween Costume: DIY Bat Bow Tie – The Crafty Gentleman

Sew a Bat Plushie with this FREE pattern — Halloween

How to Make a Bat Plushie [Free Pattern]

Bats Quilt Pattern –

Bat Quilt Block | Blocks 2 Quilt Series – The Sewing Loft

Whew! We’ve officially flown through 40 spooky, sweet, and downright fabulous bat-themed sewing patterns—from squishy plushies and cuddly loveys to wearables, pillows, and treat bags. Whether you’re crafting for your kiddos, decorating your home, or adding a handmade twist to Halloween costumes, there’s something on this list that’s sure to spark your creativity.

If you’re anything like us, you’re probably already eyeing your fabric stash, plotting your next project (or five), and wondering if it’s too soon to start Halloween sewing. (Spoiler: It’s never too soon!)

These bat patterns aren’t just fun—they’re also super versatile. You can make:

Non-candy Halloween gifts for littlies (great for classrooms or daycare!)
Reusable décor that you’ll pull out year after year
Unique costume accessories that won’t be found in any big box store
And of course, a few adorable soft toys that’ll be loved long after spooky season is over

We love that bats can be cute, creepy, or somewhere in between. So whether your vibe is haunted house chic or cozy-cute Halloween, there’s a bat project on this list with your name on it.

Tell Us: What’s Your Favorite?

We’d love to hear which of these bat-themed sewing patterns made it onto your “must-make” list! Are you going full costume with a hooded cape? Stitching up a swarm of plushies? Or decorating your couch with creepy-cute pillows? Leave a comment, tag us on social media, or send us a pic of your finished makes—we LIVE for that kind of crafty goodness.

And if you’re not already following us on Pinterest or Facebook, now’s the time! We’re constantly pinning and posting the latest sewing tutorials, free patterns, and seasonal ideas to keep your creativity flowing all year round.

Before You Fly Off…

Don’t forget to save or pin this post so you can come back to it later—especially when Halloween rolls around and you’re scrambling for last-minute ideas (we’ve all been there!).

Thanks for hanging out with us for this bat-tastic roundup. Now go grab your scissors, thread your machine, and get sewing something spooky!

Happy Halloween and happy stitching!

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