{"title":"Felt Sheets and Felt by the Metre","description":"\u003c!-- auto-seo:geo:start --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"artmie-tldr\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.4em;padding:16px 20px;background:#FFF6F1;border:1px solid #FBE0D1;border-left:4px solid #F95523;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#F95523;margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eIn brief\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;color:#2D2D2D;\"\u003eFelt is a non-woven polyester textile that doesn’t fray when cut, so you don’t need to hem the edges. Choose 2 mm decorative felt for sewing, appliqué and crafts with children, 3 mm technical felt for firmer shapes and organisers, and 8 mm grey felt for thick mats and baskets. Self-adhesive felt sticks directly to a clean surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- auto-seo:geo:end --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFelt sheets and felt by the metre are suitable for sewing, crafts with children, seasonal decorations, models and practical household items. We sell decorative felt in 50 × 100 cm sheets, and technical and self-adhesive felt in 100 × 100 cm pieces cut from a roll. Our felt is polyester and non-woven: the fibres are tangled and compressed into a sheet, so cut edges don’t fray. Polyester melts at high temperatures, so iron it or glue it with heat only on a low setting. If you’re looking for wool and needles for felting, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/felting\"\u003efelting\u003c\/a\u003e – it’s a different technique and material. Find more ideas in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/textiles-and-handicrafts\"\u003etextiles and handicrafts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cnav aria-label=\"On this page\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:0 0 1.6em;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#pouzitie\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid #F3C7B5;border-radius:999px;background:#FFFFFF;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eWhat can you use felt for?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#vyber\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid #F3C7B5;border-radius:999px;background:#FFFFFF;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eHow to choose felt: sheets, felt by the metre and thickness\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#postup-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid #F3C7B5;border-radius:999px;background:#FFFFFF;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eHow to sew a simple felt decoration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#postup-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid #F3C7B5;border-radius:999px;background:#FFFFFF;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eHow to stick self-adhesive felt on furniture and inside drawers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#postup-3\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid #F3C7B5;border-radius:999px;background:#FFFFFF;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eHow to make a felt organiser or basket without sewing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tipy\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid #F3C7B5;border-radius:999px;background:#FFFFFF;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eTips for cutting and working with felt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#otazky\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid #F3C7B5;border-radius:999px;background:#FFFFFF;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003c!-- pdm-landing:uses:start --\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"pouzitie\"\u003eWhat can you use felt for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;margin:14px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 280px;max-width:100%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #ECECEC;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/8010\/2488\/files\/pdmedia-navod-filc-u1.jpg?v=1794422109\u0026width=900\" alt=\"Hands pinning a light blue felt bird to a cushion, felt cake and play food behind\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;margin:0;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eSewing and handicrafts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse decorative felt to sew soft toys, play food for a children’s kitchen, bookmarks, pincushions and appliqué for cushions and bags. Felt doesn’t fray when cut, so you don’t need to finish the edges. You can sew it with a blanket stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick:\u003c\/strong\u003e For small sewn items and appliqué, choose 2 mm decorative felt in dark green, light green, pink, light blue or blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 280px;max-width:100%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #ECECEC;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/8010\/2488\/files\/pdmedia-navod-filc-u2.jpg?v=1794422114\u0026width=900\" alt=\"Hands arranging pink, blue and green felt shapes on a white felt quiet-book page\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;margin:0;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eQuiet books and crafts with children\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFelt is suitable for quiet-book pages with buttons, a zip and shapes to match, for finger puppets and for a felt board with cut-out shapes. Felt shapes stay on a felt backing without glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick:\u003c\/strong\u003e For coloured shapes, choose 2 mm decorative felt; for a firm page backing, choose 3 mm technical felt in white or grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 280px;max-width:100%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #ECECEC;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/8010\/2488\/files\/pdmedia-navod-filc-u3.jpg?v=1794422119\u0026width=900\" alt=\"Felt ornaments: green trees and leaves, pink and blue eggs, white snowflakes, a half-sewn blue star\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;margin:0;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eChristmas and Easter crafts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake your own tree decorations, advent calendar pockets, Easter eggs and bunnies, pieces for a garland and gift tags from felt. Thread a ribbon between two layers to make a hanging loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick:\u003c\/strong\u003e Make trees and leaves from dark green and light green 2 mm felt, Easter shapes from pink and blue felt, and snowflakes and firm shapes from white 3 mm technical felt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 280px;max-width:100%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #ECECEC;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/8010\/2488\/files\/pdmedia-navod-filc-u4.jpg?v=1794422123\u0026width=900\" alt=\"Hands trimming light green felt grass on a diorama base with felt river and trees\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;margin:0;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eModels and dioramas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse green felt as grass or a field on a base. Make carpets and upholstery for a doll’s house, or tablecloths for miniature scenes from thin felt. A larger piece can be used as a mat for board games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick:\u003c\/strong\u003e Make grass and fields from light green or dark green 2 mm felt, and mats from grey 3 mm technical felt or black 3 mm self-adhesive felt. Find more materials in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/diorama-and-model-making-materials\"\u003ediorama and model making materials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 280px;max-width:100%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #ECECEC;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/8010\/2488\/files\/pdmedia-navod-filc-u5.jpg?v=1794422128\u0026width=900\" alt=\"Grey thick felt storage basket beside a white felt desk organiser holding pens and scissors\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;margin:0;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eOrganisers and baskets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse thicker felt to sew or glue a desk organiser, drawer liners and dividers, a cable organiser, a storage basket or a laptop sleeve. Thick felt holds its shape on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 3 mm technical felt for organisers and liners, and 8 mm grey felt for freestanding baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 280px;max-width:100%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #ECECEC;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/8010\/2488\/files\/pdmedia-navod-filc-u6.jpg?v=1794422133\u0026width=900\" alt=\"Hand pressing a round grey felt pad onto a chair leg beside a roll of felt\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;margin:0;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eProtecting furniture and reducing noise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut self-adhesive felt into pads for chair legs, vases, lamps and frame corners, or use it to line a jewellery box or drawer. Felt pads reduce scratching and rattling. Thick felt on a noticeboard can slightly reduce echo in a small room, but it’s no substitute for a professional acoustic panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose 2.5–3 mm self-adhesive felt pads in grey or black, a 10 cm × 10 m grey self-adhesive strip for long lengths, or 8 mm grey felt for noticeboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- pdm-landing:uses:end --\u003e\n\u003c!-- auto-seo:lines:start --\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"vyber\"\u003eHow to choose felt: sheets, felt by the metre and thickness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:1em 0 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#FFFFFF;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:2px solid #F95523;\"\u003eWhat for\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:2px solid #F95523;\"\u003ePick\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:1.45;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSewn decorations, soft toys, appliqué\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:1.45;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/textiles-and-handicrafts\"\u003e2 mm, 350 g\/m² decorative polyester felt, 50 × 100 cm sheets: dark green, light green, pink, light blue or blue.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:1.45;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShapes that stand up, organisers, quiet-book pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:1.45;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e3 mm technical felt, 100 × 100 cm piece cut from a roll: white or grey.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:1.45;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick mats, baskets, noticeboards, case liners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:1.45;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e8 mm grey felt, 1,600 g\/m², 100 × 100 cm piece.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:1.45;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurniture pads, drawer and jewellery-box linings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:1.45;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSelf-adhesive felt, 100 × 100 cm piece: grey 2.5 mm or black 3 mm.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:1.45;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrips for furniture legs, shelves and long drawers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:1.45;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e3 mm grey self-adhesive felt strip, 10 cm × 10 m; cut off as much as you need.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:1.45;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrass and carpets for models and dioramas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:1.45;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/diorama-and-model-making-materials\"\u003e2 mm light green or dark green felt; mats from 3 mm grey technical felt or 3 mm black self-adhesive felt.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- auto-seo:lines:end --\u003e\n\u003c!-- pdm-landing:guides:start --\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"postup-1\"\u003eHow to sew a simple felt decoration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a decoration or small soft figure, cut two matching pieces from 2 mm felt and sew around them with a blanket stitch. Prepare a paper template before sewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start;margin:10px 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;max-width:520px;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/8010\/2488\/files\/pdmedia-navod-filc-g1.jpg?v=1794422099\u0026width=900\" alt=\"Hands blanket-stitching the edge of a pink felt heart with white embroidery thread\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;margin:0;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #ECECEC;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will need:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e2 mm decorative felt · paper template · sharp scissors used only for fabric · pins or clips · embroidery thread (2–3 strands) and an embroidery needle · a little stuffing · ribbon for a hanging loop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw or print a simple shape, such as a heart, star or animal, and cut out a paper template.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin or clip the template to two layers of felt and cut out both pieces at once using long, smooth cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSew small appliqué details, such as eyes and patches, onto the front piece first, or glue them on with fabric glue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the two pieces together with the wrong sides facing inwards. Start the first stitch between the layers to hide the knot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSew around the edge with a blanket stitch, about 3–4 mm from the edge. Keep the depth and spacing of the stitches even – this is what makes the decoration neat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave a 3–4 cm opening, add a little stuffing in small amounts, then sew the opening closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo hang the decoration, place a ribbon between the layers before sewing the opening closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"postup-2\"\u003eHow to stick self-adhesive felt on furniture and inside drawers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse self-adhesive felt for furniture-leg pads and drawer linings. The adhesive needs a clean, dry and smooth surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start;margin:10px 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;max-width:520px;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/8010\/2488\/files\/pdmedia-navod-filc-g2.jpg?v=1794422104\u0026width=900\" alt=\"Hands cutting round pads from grey self-adhesive felt along pencil circles drawn on the backing paper\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;margin:0;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #ECECEC;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will need:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e2.5–3 mm self-adhesive felt or a 10 cm × 10 m grey strip · ruler and pencil · sharp scissors or a craft knife (snap-off blade knife) · cutting mat · degreaser and a clean cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the surface to remove dust and grease, then let it dry; adhesive won’t stick to dust or grease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the shape and draw it on the backing paper on the reverse of the felt. Remember that the shape will come out as a mirror image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut out the piece with sharp scissors or a craft knife on a cutting mat. Make the pad for a chair leg slightly smaller than the bottom of the leg so the edges don’t catch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound off the corners of the pads so they don’t peel off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeel back just a few centimetres of the backing paper and position the felt carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeel away the rest of the backing paper gradually, smoothing the felt outwards as you go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the whole surface down firmly and, if possible, leave the adhesive to bond for a while before putting it under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"postup-3\"\u003eHow to make a felt organiser or basket without sewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlue thicker felt to make a sturdy organiser or basket without a sewing machine. You’ll need a flat pattern, a sharp blade and fabric glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start;margin:10px 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #ECECEC;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will need:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e3 mm technical felt or 8 mm grey felt · steel ruler and tailor’s chalk · rotary cutter or craft knife (snap-off blade knife) · cutting mat · fabric glue or a low-temperature hot glue gun · clips\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a flat pattern on the felt: a base and side panels. Add 1 cm tabs for gluing, or plan to join the edges edge to edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut with a rotary cutter or craft knife along a ruler on a cutting mat. Cut 8 mm felt with a new blade over several passes, holding the ruler firmly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly score the fold lines in the 8 mm felt without cutting through it – this will give you sharp corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue the joints with fabric glue and hold them with clips until the glue dries. For quicker work, use a low-temperature hot glue gun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the glue dry completely before use. If you’ll put heavier items in the basket, secure the corners with a few stitches or rivets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- pdm-landing:guides:end --\u003e\n\u003c!-- pdm-landing:tips:start --\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"tipy\"\u003eTips for cutting and working with felt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse sharp scissors kept just for fabric. Paper blunts them, so felt will tear instead of cutting cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut straight edges and strips with a rotary cutter along a metal ruler on a cutting mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor curves, turn the felt rather than the scissors, and cut with the full length of the blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 2–3 strands of embroidery thread with 2 mm felt; all six strands look too thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric glue gives a neat, flexible bond; wood glue can seep through. Use a hot glue gun only on a low setting, as hot glue melts polyester fibres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore gluing or photographing, remove fibres from the surface with a lint roller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace felt shapes directly onto a felt board; felt sticks to felt without glue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you plan to wash the finished item, wash a test piece first – it may shrink or lose colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 280px;padding:14px 18px;background:#F2FAF4;border:1px solid #CFE9D6;border-left:4px solid #2E9E55;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e✓ Do\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut with sharp scissors or a rotary cutter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron only on a low synthetic-fabric setting through a protective cloth, and only after testing on a hidden corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and degrease the surface before applying self-adhesive felt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound off the corners of self-adhesive pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash finished felt items in cold water and dry them flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore felt flat to prevent creasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 280px;padding:14px 18px;background:#FDF3F2;border:1px solid #F3D3CF;border-left:4px solid #D2452F;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e✗ Avoid\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t iron polyester felt directly with a hot iron on a cotton or linen setting – it will melt or become shiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t wring or twist felt when washing, and don’t tumble-dry it; it may become misshapen, shrink or melt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t confuse felt sheets with wool for felting – these sheets aren’t intended for needle felting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t use a high-temperature hot glue gun on thin felt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t stick self-adhesive felt to a dusty, greasy, freshly painted or varnished surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep felt away from naked flames and don’t place hot pans straight from the hob on it; polyester melts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStoring and caring for felt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore felt flat and loosely roll large pieces; don’t fold it, as creases are difficult to remove. Keep it in a dust-free bag or box and out of direct sunlight to prevent fading. Remove creases with steam held above the felt so the iron doesn’t touch it, or iron on a low setting through a protective cloth; test on a leftover piece first. Store self-adhesive felt in a cool, dry place with the backing paper on; the adhesive needs a clean, smooth, non-porous surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:18px 0 8px;padding:14px 18px;background:#FFF8E8;border:1px solid #F6E1A8;border-left:4px solid #E3A008;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWorking safely with felt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyester melts with heat, and melted fibres stick to skin. Use a low setting when ironing or using a hot glue gun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall buttons, beads and eyes are dangerous for young children because they may cause choking. Embroider the face instead on toys for very young children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rotary cutter is very sharp: close the safety cover after every cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- pdm-landing:tips:end --\u003e\n\u003c!-- auto-seo:faq:start --\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"otazky\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the difference between felt and wool for felting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFelt is a ready-made non-woven textile in sheets. Felting wool is loose fibre that you use to make felt yourself with a needle or with soap and water; find it in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/felting\"\u003efelting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes felt fray at the edges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Felt is a non-woven textile, so cut edges don’t fray and don’t need hemming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should you use to glue felt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse fabric glue for a neat, flexible bond, or a low-temperature hot glue gun for quick work. Find glues in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hobby-glues\"\u003ecraft glues\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you iron felt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIron polyester felt only on the lowest synthetic-fabric setting, through a protective cloth and after testing on a leftover piece. High temperatures can melt it or make the surface shiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you wash felt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-wash finished items in cold water with a mild detergent, don’t wring them, and dry them flat. Wash a test piece first, as felt may shrink or lose colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat thickness of felt should you choose for decorations and organisers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 2 mm felt for sewn decorations and appliqué, 3 mm technical felt for firm shapes and organisers, and 8 mm grey felt for freestanding baskets and thick mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can you protect the floor from scratches caused by a chair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut a pad from self-adhesive felt or a 10 cm × 10 m grey strip, making it slightly smaller than the bottom of the chair leg, and round off the corners. Clean the leg, stick on the pad and press firmly. Replace it when it wears out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- auto-seo:faq:end --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"artmie-col-tags\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/textiles-and-handicrafts\" class=\"artmie-tag\"\u003eTextiles and Handicrafts\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/felting\" class=\"artmie-tag\"\u003eFelting\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/diorama-and-model-making-materials\" class=\"artmie-tag\"\u003eDiorama and Model Making Materials\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hobby-glues\" class=\"artmie-tag\"\u003eHobby Glues\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools\" class=\"artmie-tag\"\u003eTools\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- auto-seo:jsonld:start --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What’s the difference between felt and wool for felting?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Felt is a ready-made non-woven textile in sheets. 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