1 CUT LAYERSweeping Wings
Three wing shapes, from broad curves to a geometric butterfly.
BeginnerFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Preserve the antennae and the narrow white spaces between the upper and lower wings.
FREE PRINTABLE PATTERNS
Butterfly Stencils
16 printable butterfly patterns for painted crafts, cards and fabric decoration. Download free A4 or US Letter PDFs and PNGs, or customize a pattern in the editor.
FREE PDF & PNG · NO ACCOUNT TO PRINT · CUT PATTERNS
Print at 100%. Each pattern uses a 150 mm artwork square.
16 patterns
1 CUT LAYER
1 CUT LAYERRound-wing Butterfly
Three wing shapes, from broad curves to a geometric butterfly.
BeginnerFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Preserve the antennae and the narrow white spaces between the upper and lower wings.
1 CUT LAYERGeometric Butterfly
Three wing shapes, from broad curves to a geometric butterfly.
BeginnerFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Preserve the antennae and the narrow white spaces between the upper and lower wings.
1 CUT LAYERFlourish Butterfly
Flourish Butterfly cut pattern for painted crafts, cards and fabric decoration.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep the antennae and the white spaces between wing details attached. Test narrow wing tips before your final cut.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYEROpen-wing Butterfly Profile
Open-wing Butterfly Profile cut pattern for painted crafts, cards and fabric decoration.
IntermediateFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep the antennae and the white spaces between wing details attached. Test narrow wing tips before your final cut.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERSmiling Butterfly
Smiling Butterfly cut pattern for painted crafts, cards and fabric decoration.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep the antennae and the white spaces between wing details attached. Test narrow wing tips before your final cut.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERGarden Butterfly Profile
Garden Butterfly Profile cut pattern for painted crafts, cards and fabric decoration.
IntermediateFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep the antennae and the white spaces between wing details attached. Test narrow wing tips before your final cut.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by jonvdveen. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERVeined Butterfly
Veined Butterfly cut pattern for painted crafts, cards and fabric decoration.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep the antennae and the white spaces between wing details attached. Test narrow wing tips before your final cut.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by presquesage. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERCeltic Butterfly
Celtic Butterfly cut pattern for painted crafts, cards and fabric decoration.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep the antennae and the white spaces between wing details attached. Test narrow wing tips before your final cut.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERFringed Butterfly
Fringed Butterfly cut pattern for painted crafts, cards and fabric decoration.
IntermediateFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep the antennae and the white spaces between wing details attached. Test narrow wing tips before your final cut.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Architetto Francesco Rollandin. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERLong-wing Butterfly
Long-wing Butterfly cut pattern for painted crafts, cards and fabric decoration.
IntermediateFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep the antennae and the white spaces between wing details attached. Test narrow wing tips before your final cut.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Architetto Francesco Rollandin. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERSpotted Butterfly
Spotted Butterfly cut pattern for painted crafts, cards and fabric decoration.
IntermediateFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep the antennae and the white spaces between wing details attached. Test narrow wing tips before your final cut.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Architetto Francesco Rollandin. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERFiligree Butterfly
Filigree Butterfly cut pattern for painted crafts, cards and fabric decoration.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep the antennae and the white spaces between wing details attached. Test narrow wing tips before your final cut.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERScroll-wing Butterfly
Scroll-wing Butterfly cut pattern for painted crafts, cards and fabric decoration.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep the antennae and the white spaces between wing details attached. Test narrow wing tips before your final cut.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERCurl-wing Butterfly
Curl-wing Butterfly cut pattern for painted crafts, cards and fabric decoration.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep the antennae and the white spaces between wing details attached. Test narrow wing tips before your final cut.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERLeaf-wing Butterfly
Leaf-wing Butterfly cut pattern for painted crafts, cards and fabric decoration.
AdvancedFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep the antennae and the white spaces between wing details attached. Test narrow wing tips before your final cut.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
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Choosing Your Butterfly Stencils
Preserve the antennae and the narrow white spaces between the upper and lower wings.
Download, Print and Cut at the Right Size
Choose A4 or US Letter and download the PDF directly. No account is needed for these library files. Each PDF places the pattern in a 150 mm square and includes a 25 mm test line. Choose “Actual size” or 100% in your print dialog, and measure the line before transferring the design. Black areas are the cutouts; white areas are kept.
The PNG is 2100 × 2100 pixels. For another size, open the pattern in the editor. Saving projects and downloading edited artwork require a free account; PNG and single-page PDF are free. Vector export and full-size tiled printing are Pro features; see the plans page for available upgrades.
Artwork and Template Permission
The library combines independently drawn StencilMaker.app patterns and adapted public-domain artwork. Adapted patterns include their source and creator in the cutting-tip details and printable PDF. These template artworks are free to print and use in personal or commercial projects. This permission does not grant rights to third-party designs or StencilMaker.app branding. Read the template permission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download these stencil templates without an account?
Yes. The library PNG and A4 or US Letter PDF files download directly without an account. Editing is also free to try; saving a project or downloading your own edited PNG or PDF requires a free account.
Which parts of the stencil do I cut away?
Cut the black areas and keep the white material, including the small bridge connections. Print at 100% or Actual size and measure the 25 mm test line before cutting. Test fragile details in your chosen material.
Can I use these templates commercially?
Yes. The library contains independently drawn StencilMaker.app patterns and adapted public-domain artwork. These template artworks are free for personal and commercial projects. Source and creator credits appear with adapted templates. This permission does not grant rights to third-party artwork or StencilMaker.app branding. Read the template permission.
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