Craft Felt by The Yard Butterscotch - Soft, Durable Polyester Felt

In this review of the Butterscotch craft felt by the yard, the bottom line is simple: crafters who need a soft, durable and easy-to-work polyester felt for sewing, embroidery and general DIY projects will find strong value here. The fabric's plush texture and consistent thickness make it particularly useful for cut shapes, backdrops and toy craft projects, and the fact it is sold by the yard means less waste and precise amounts for larger pieces. For a straightforward craft felt that balances softness, durability and easy handling, this one is worth considering.

Key Features

• Superior construction: Made from polyester felt with a thickness of approximately 1-1.6mm, it holds shape well while remaining soft to the touch.
• Wide width: At 72 in wide, this felt lets you cut long runs or large backdrops without seams, saving time on many projects.
• Sold by the yard: Buying by the yard allows precise quantities for projects both large and small, reducing leftover scraps.
• Easy to work with: The plush texture cuts, folds, glues and sews cleanly and is compatible with Cricut Maker and blunt-needle sewing.
• Family friendly care: The felt is spot washable with a damp cloth and can be ironed on a low setting without steam for gentle maintenance.

Who It's For

The felt is aimed at hobbyists, sewing crafters, costume makers and teachers who need a soft, consistent fabric that is easy to cut and assemble for classroom projects, handmade gifts or decorative displays. Its large 72 in width and yard-based sales are especially useful for users who make banners, stage backdrops or multiple craft pieces and want to avoid joins.

Those who need heavyweight industrial felt, upholstery-grade material or specialized fibers (wool blends, fire-retardant fabrics) should look elsewhere, since this product is a polyester craft felt optimized for hobby and light sewing use rather than heavy-duty applications.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Soft, plush feel that is pleasant to handle and suitable for toys and costumes.
• Consistent thickness around 1-1.6mm makes precise cutting and layering reliable.
• Large 72 in width and per-yard purchasing reduce seams and let projects use exact amounts.
• Easy to spot clean and safe to iron on low, which helps keep finished items neat.

Cons

• Thickness feedback is mixed among users, so some may find it thinner than expected for certain structural projects.
• Color perception varies for some buyers, so shade may appear different under varied lighting.

Specifications

Material	Polyester felt
Thickness	Approximately 1-1.6mm
Width	72 in
Sold	By the yard
Compatible tools	Cricut Maker, blunt-needle sewing
Care	Spot wash with damp cloth; iron low with no steam

Our Verdict

For most crafters and hobby sewers the Butterscotch polyester felt is a practical, cost-effective choice thanks to its soft feel, consistent thickness and large 72 in width that reduces seams. It is good value for sewn toys, costumes, banners and general crafts, though those needing heavier structural felt or exact shade matching should sample first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this felt easy to cut with craft machines?
Yes, it is compatible with Cricut Maker and cuts cleanly by hand or machine for most craft patterns.

Can the felt be sewn and washed?
It can be sewn with a blunt needle and is spot washable with a damp cloth; iron only on low without steam.

How is the product sold?
The material is sold by the yard in a 72 in wide width so you can order the exact length you need.