I have learned over time that sometimes part of being a crafter is being a hoarder. That might not be true for everyone, of course, but from the sounds of things around the internet, this is a big problem for crafters, sewists, artists, and the like.
We see something and we can’t help but think that we will someday need it for a future project. Or maybe we will design a project around it. Or the price is right that we would be crazy not to get it. And the list goes on.
Today the topic is scrap felt. So many can’t bear to throw away even the smallest bits of felt. The idea that they will someday be useful for another project is too much to bear.
This page will show so many easy crafts with felt. You’ll finally know what to do with felt scraps! The list is full of projects, organization of the scraps, and even how to use the scraps to make new full pieces of felt to use!
Take a look at our felt crafts page with great ideas too!
How can I organize my scrap felt?
The challenge of keeping scraps in order and easily accessible can be daunting. A few ideas to organize scrap felt are
- Keep the scrap felt in clear bins or boxes. In order to quickly see the size and color of the scraps inside, clear boxes are best. They have lids to stack them, and if the time is taken to label them, it’s even better.
- Keep the clear boxes away from windows and bright sunlight so the colors won’t fade. And keep them covered so they don’t collect dust!
- Use pretty mason jars with lids for the scraps. They can be organized by color and the lids of the jars keep scrap felt from falling out.
- Use your scraps to make felt sheets then sew the sheets into a storage bin or basket to hold more scraps. There is a great article here with an easy tutorial to upcycle those scrap felt pieces into felt sheets!
Beware: Once the container used to organize the scraps becomes full, it is time to make a felt project with those scraps!
If you’re not a sewist, there are also many scrap felt ideas that would perfect for those who don’t use a sewing machine. As a matter of fact, most of the sewn projects involve hand sewing so no machine is even needed!
Some of the crafts here that don’t involve felt sewing are
- Christmas Wreath on Wood Decor
- Kandinsky Inspired Tree Decor
- Fairy Wands
- Fall Leaf Napkin Rings
- And many more!
Felt sewing ideas are also included on this page. Many of them involve easy hand sewing, too. Some of the sewing ideas are
- Boho Hand Sewn Felt Coasters
- Cute Bunny Brooch
- Button Star Ornaments
- Hand Sewn Felt Bunny Softie
- Felt Mosaic Candle Holders
Now is the time to find useful and beautiful ways to use up all of those felt scraps that you can’t bring yourself to throw out! Scroll down for many easy crafts with scrap felt!
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Recycle your felt scraps by needle felting them into colorful new sheets of felt.
My Poppet Makes
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Don't throw away small bits of felt! Simple Boho style patchwork felt coasters are a smart way to use up those leftover pieces.
Easy Things to Sew
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Small pieces of felt and thread are used to make these cute bunny softies.
Red Ted Art
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If you are looking for sewing for kids projects - check out these simple but cute felt stars.
Red Ted Art
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This Christmas wreath on wood is perfect for using up felt scraps!
DIY Candy
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This colorful tree uses felt scraps which encourages free hand cutting which is great for hand-eye coordination.
The Mad House
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This craft is super easy to make. You’ll need just three items - felt scraps, pipe cleaner and scissors.
The OT Tool Box
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Make the cutest ever DIY Fall Gnome to decorate with all season long with scrap felt and a few supplies.
Big Family Blessings
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These Kids Felt Fall Leaf Napkin Rings are perfect for children to help make for your fall or Thanksgiving table.
Elle Marie Home
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Learn how to sew a cute felt bunny softie with this tutorial.
Red Ted Art
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Here is a tutorial on how to make a cat wand.
Girl Gone Mom
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These ornaments are pretty easy to make and can use up leftover felt pieces.
Natashalh
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Here is a useful way to use all those felt scraps you can’t bring yourself to throw out.
Moms & Crafters
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These adorable felt owls are easy to hand stitch with little bits and pieces of scrap felt.
Easy Things to Sew
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This adorable flower pot bookmark is a fun summer craft for tweens and teens to make with leftover felt from other felt crafts..
Big Family Blessings
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All you do to make a heart bookmark is cut out two felt hearts from leftover felt, sew them together and you have a bookmark.
Simple Serendipities
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This felt heart ornament using scrap pieces of felt is fun and easy to make as a great beginner's sewing project! The felt heart ornaments work great as key rings too!
Red Ted Art
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With these easy-to-follow mini felt tree instructions and felt scraps sew a tiny forest.
My Poppet
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Here is step by step instructions on how to make Minion inspired pencil topper with scrap felt.
Reuse Grow Enjoy
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Using natural pinecones and conkers along with felt scraps and googly eyes kiddos can easily make this cute nature owl craft.
Messy Little Monster
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Penny rug ornaments will brighten any Christmas tree, wreath or gift!
Here found a free Christmas ornament pattern using penny circles. It's an eco-friendly, economical project that only requires a pair of scissors, a pile of felt or wool scraps, a sharp needle and a spool of thread.
Needlepointers.com Associate
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Just some felt scraps, a hair clip, and a hot glue gun, and you’ve got yourself some adorable holiday themed Christmas hair bows.
DIY Candy
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Kids can explore and learn about outer space by making these felt planets. Great way to use scrap felt.
Big Family Blessings
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This garland is easy to make and best of all you can use up lots and lots of leftover felt from other projects.
Made Everyday
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Don’t throw away your long thin felt scraps. Make them into stunning Scrap Felt Geode Coasters.
Blue Bear Wood
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This tutorial will show you how to make the felted patchwork for the outer part of the cover and the instructions of how to measure and sew up a cover of your own.
My Poppet
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To make these felt flowers scrap felt, pipe cleaners and a flower pot.
Let's Do Something Crafty
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Make this super cute Felt Thanksgiving Turkey Craft to display or gift this Thanksgiving season using leftover felt scraps.
Big Family Blessings
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With walnut shells and scraps of felt kids will have fun making and then racing the mice.
Red Ted Art
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