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October 30, 2015 By Jackie 2 Comments

10+ Felt Sewing Projects to Make for Kids

Felt (affiliate link) is one of my favorite materials to sew with, especially when making things for my kids. Craft felt (affiliate link) is inexpensive, easy to sew, doesn’t ravel, and comes in a variety of colors.

Over the years I have made quite a few things for my kids using felt. Some have been fun like car and train play mats; others have been more practical like colored pencil rolls.

The gifts I have made my kids from felt have not only been fun to make, but they have been well-loved by them as well.

10+ Felt Sewing Projects to Make for Kids

Here is a list of over 10 felt projects I have made for my kids. Maybe you will find a project to make for the kids in your life, too.

Felt Sewing Projects to Make for Kids

1. Felt Play Mat Tutorial (Train & Car Versions)

Car Felt Play Mat with Cars

Back in 2007 I made car play mats for my two oldest boys. In 2014 I made an updated version for my nephew and a train version for my youngest son. Click here to follow my tutorial for making a play mat for the car or train loving little one in your life.

2. Zippered Felt Purse Tutorial 

Felt Purse with Castle Applique

My little girl has loved this felt purse I made her. She uses it to carry around her treasures. Click here to find out how you can make one, too.

3. DIY Peg Dolls (+ Felt Sleeping Bag Tutorial)

Peg Doll Sleeping Bag 11

These little peg dolls were so much fun to make, and the felt sleeping bags I stitched up to go with them were very easy. I gave a set to my daughter and niece, along with the felt purse above. Click here to find out all of the details.

4. Felt Mailbox & Letters

Felt Mailbox

This felt mailbox and letter set was made for my son, but it has been a hit with all of my kids through the years. While this project isn’t as easy as most on this list, it was worth the time it took to make. Click here to find out all now I made it.

5. Felt Colored Pencil Roll

Felt Colored Pencil Roll

One piece of felt and some elastic are all it takes to make this colored pencil roll. The great part is the flap at the top that keeps the pencils in place when on the go. Click here for the tutorial.

6. Mini Felt Crayon Roll

Mini Felt Crayon Roll Tutorial

Using the same idea as the colored pencil roll, I created a mini crayon roll that holds eight chunky crayons. Click here to find out how to make one.

7. Felt Marker Roll & Personalized Sketch Pad

Felt Marker Roll & Personalized Sketch Pad

I obviously have a thing for making different versions of my colored pencil roll. 🙂 This tutorial shows you how to make a marker roll as well as how to personalize a sketch pad. This makes a great gift for a budding artist. Click here to follow my tutorial.

8. DIY Felt Board

DIY Felt Board

I couldn’t have a post about felt without including instructions for how to make your own felt board. This felt board has seen a lot of use by my kids over the years. Find out how easy it is to make your own by clicking here.

9. Felt Composition Book Cover

Felt Covered Composition Book

One year I got a great deal on composition books and used felt to make covers for them to give as gifts to my kids. I also made felt pouches to go with them that held pens or pencils. Follow my tutorials by clicking here and here.

10. Felt Sword & Shield

Felt Swords & Shields

My boys loved these felt swords and shields when I made them several years ago and they have provided some fun play times over the years. Click here to find out how to make a set.

11. Felt Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Tic Tac Toe on the go Tutorial

This felt tic-tac-toe game is great for on-the-go fun. Because it is made from felt the pieces won’t fall off, even if playing a game in the car. Find the tutorial here to make a set.

Bonus No-Sew Felt Projects

Here are a few no-sew ideas that you can make for your kids.

No-Sew Felt Christmas Tree

No-Sew Felt Christmas Tree

I made this felt Christmas tree when my little girl thought that it would be fun to undecorate our big tree. The felt tree could be decorated and undecorated as many times as she wanted and I didn’t have to worry. It is still a favorite item when I get it out each year. Click here to find out how to make one.

Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

Felt Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

My grandma made this felt Christmas tree advent calendar over 30 years ago. It has stood the test of time. I sure wish I had a tutorial for you, but if you are crafty you can probably figure it out. Click here to find out more. (Note: There is a little sewing in this project so it isn’t entirely no-sew.)

No-Sew Felt Snowman

No-Sew Felt Snowman

This interactive felt snowman has been a hit the past few winters. It is a simple no-sew project that can be used with a felt board. Click here to find out how I made it.

Felt Hair Clips & Picture Frame Clip Holder

Felt Hair Clips and Picture Frame Clip Holder

I had so much fun making these felt hair clips for my little girl. The holder was also fun and simple to make as well. Find out more here.

Ideas from Around the Web

Here are a few felt projects from around the web. There are really so many great felt projects that this list could be a mile long. If you want more ideas Pinterest is filled with links to great felt projects.

  • 100+ Felt Food Tutorials by Apartment Therapy
  • Felt Toolbox by Serving Pink Lemonade
  • Felt Playhouse by Homemade by Jill
  • Felt Campfire with Smores by Lindsay and Drew
  • Plantable Felt Garden Box by A Beautiful Mess
  • Felt Cookie Decorating Set by ikatbag
  • Felt Play Sets for Felt Boards by At Home with Natalie
  • A Year of Quiet Book Pages by Imagine Our Life
  • Quiet Book Guide by And Next Comes L
  • Felt Paper Dolls by The Prudent Homemaker
  • Felt Doctor’s Kit by Vixen Made

Do you enjoy making things for your kids out of felt? I would love to hear what you have made.

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