21 Felt Sewing Projects

Get inspired to create with these fun felt sewing projects. These beginner sewing projects are great for kids and holidays!

I have always had a stash of craft acrylic felt that I use for projects every once in awhile. I love that it’s easy to sew, easy to find, and the edges don’t have to me finished.

I love it for kids toys and activities, and it makes a great applique. I also love using it for Halloween costumes or Christmas sewing projects. Here is a list of all the felt sewing projects I’ve made!

Do you love to sew? Try one of these sewing projects:

mini felt mermaid softie and free pattern

What is Felt?

Felt is a fabric or textile that is made by condensing and pressing fibers together or felting. This is done by using moister and heat, and creates a somewhat smooth textile.

Felt is often made from wool blends or acrylic blends. My favorite felt to use is wool based since it has a smoother finished.

Why Sew Felt?

Felt can be both sewn with a sewing machine, and it can be sewn by hand. It’s really easy to find at craft stores in all sorts of colors and even glitter.

There are projects for sewing with a sewing machine, but there are also projects for sewing by hand.

What to do with felt?

One of my favorite things to do with felt is to cut out shapes and let my kids sew on it with embroidery floss. They do embroidery or sew around a shape to create a stuffie.

I use felt for Halloween costumes, for appliques on items that don’t get washed. Iron-on vinyl can be easily added to felt for unique details.

Felt Sewing Projects

Get inspired to create with these fun felt sewing projects. These beginner sewing projects are great for kids and holidays!

How to Sew Felt

Learn how to cut felt and how to sew felt the easy way. Felt is a beginner sewing fabric, it’s perfect for kids, and it makes a good applique.

How to Make a Felt Alligator

Learn how to make a simple felt alligator with a free sewing pattern. This is a great hand sewing project for kids, and they get to choose all the colors.

Mini Felt Mermaid Softie + Free Pattern

Learn how to make a mini felt mermaid softie with a free sewing pattern! This is a great stuffed mermaid that can be carried in purses and pockets to play!

DIY Felted Wool Storage Basket

Easily turn a wool sweater into a felted wool storage basket with this simple sewing tutorial. It’s a great way to use those extra sweaters!

DIY Spring Pillow with Cricut

Learn how to make a cute DIY spring pillow with the Cricut Maker and Infusible Ink. I love combining sewing and Cricut crafting.

DIY Snuffle Mat for Dogs

Learn to make a DIY snuffle mat for dogs that is an interactive feeding toy. This homemade sewing project is washable and keeps dogs busy!

DIY Tic Tac Toe Travel Game

Learn how to make tic tac toe travel game with felt and a drawstring bag. This beginner sewing project is a great for the car and airplane.

Quick DIY Matching Game

Make a quick DIY matching game with your scraps of fabric for an easy sewing project and a fun game! Let your kids pick out their favorite fabrics!

Halloween

DIY Felt Leaf Placemats

Learn how to make DIY felt leaf placemats with a double layer of felt in the shape of a maple leaf. This fall sewing project is a great table decoration.