If you’re ready to dive into the wonderful world of felt crafts, you might be wondering: what tools do you actually need? The good news is that working with felt is simple, fun, and doesn’t require a huge investment. With just a few essentials, you’ll be all set to create beautiful ornaments, decorations, and handmade treasures.

Here’s a quick guide to the tools that will make your felt crafting easier, more precise, and fun:

A good pair of fabric scissors is key! Felt can be thick, so sharp blades give clean, precise cuts. For small details, embroidery or craft scissors are perfect.

Choose sharp sewing needles that can handle felt’s thickness. Embroidery needles are also great, especially if you plan to use thicker thread or add decorative stitches.

• Regular sewing thread works well for basic stitching.

• Embroidery floss adds a pop of color and beautiful decorative details. The contrast it creates on felt is stunning!

Felt pieces can slip while sewing. Use straight pins or small fabric clips to hold everything in place — they’ll make your work much easier and neater.

Sometimes you’ll want to secure small details without sewing. Fabric glue, or even hot glue for quick projects, is perfect for tiny shapes or layered designs.

Using guides makes crafting much easier, especially for cutting shapes for ornaments. You can draw your own templates or use ready-made PDF patterns, like the ones available in my Etsy shop.

Buttons, beads, sequins, or ribbons — these small embellishments give your felt projects personality and uniqueness.

Start simple! You don’t need to buy everything at once. With just scissors, needles, thread, and felt, you have all the basics to begin your creative journey. Over time, you can expand your toolkit and experiment with new techniques.

Crafting with felt is about enjoying the process, expressing your creativity, and making something beautiful with your own hands.