Felt doesn’t fray and keeps its shape – so your projects look neat in no time. Show more
Felt doesn’t fray and keeps its shape – so your projects look neat in no time. Browse PDF patterns, templates, and cut files for ornaments, figures, decor, bags, and small gifts. Pick your favorite design and start crafting right away.
Felt holds its shape and doesn’t fray, so projects quickly look neat and tidy. From small ornaments to detailed figures or practical pouches, there are plenty of possibilities, often using a combination of sewing and gluing. If you’re unsure where to start, the guide to Finding Patterns can also help.
Quick choice
✓Project size: Small projects are often keychains or ornaments; more detailed designs tend to be figures or sets.
✓Occasions & motifs: Seasonal ideas such as bunnies/Easter bunnies, reindeer, St. Nicholas, or Santa Claus are popular.
✓With or without sewing: If you don’t want to sew, choose patterns that explicitly use gluing as the main step.
✓Alternative materials: If you’d rather make similar projects with fabric, browse Crafting with Fabric too.
What to look out for
Felt thickness: Felt comes in different thicknesses; many craft projects use craft felt about 1 to 3 millimeters thick – check the pattern’s materials list.
Blanket stitch: Blanket stitch is often used for visible edges – check whether it is explained or assumed knowledge.
Buttonhole stitch: Buttonhole stitch is also common; a clear stitch diagram or photos will help you reproduce it neatly.
Cutting & positioning: Some designs consist of many small pieces (e.g., ears, antlers, a hat) – allow enough time for these.
Gluing: Use a craft or fabric glue suitable for felt and observe the drying time before putting any strain on the pieces.
Child-safe details: For projects for children or babies, small parts (e.g., buttons, beads) should be attached very securely or replaced with embroidered details.
Common pitfalls
Uneven stitch lengths: Edges can quickly look wavy – practice on a scrap first and keep the thread tension even.
Inaccurate cutting: Pieces that should fit together can end up with visibly misaligned edges; use a template and cut with steady, long strokes.
Glued joins: If they are put under strain too soon (e.g., on a keychain), the joins can come apart – let the glue cure completely.
Yes, if the pattern uses gluing as the main technique. Sewing is usually more durable for pieces that get a lot of wear.
Blanket stitch and buttonhole stitch are often enough. The pattern will tell you whether the stitches are explained.
Many designs use craft felt about 1 to 3 millimeters thick. Bags, cases, and freestanding figures often call for thicker felt.
Many small pieces, appliquéd details, and hand stitches along long edges add to the time required; you can usually see these in the materials list and pictures.
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