Craft Felt by The Yard Kelly Green - Soft Durable Sewing Fabric

In this review of the Kelly Green craft felt by the yard, the bottom line is simple: crafters who need a soft, durable polyester felt in exact yardage will appreciate this fabric. The reviewer found it best for sewing, applique, and costume accents because of its consistent thickness and plush hand, and recommends it to hobbyists who value a washable, easy-to-cut material. For people who want precise yard-by-yard ordering and a vivid color option, this felt delivers the most important practical benefit: reliable, usable fabric for many DIY projects.

Key Features

• Superior quality: Made from polyester with a thickness of approximately 1-1.6mm, the felt balances softness and durability so pieces hold shape while remaining pliable.
• Extra wide: At 72 in wide, the fabric gives plenty of usable width for backdrops, larger sewing projects, and cut patterns without seams.
• Available by the yard: Sold by the yard so you can buy just the exact amount needed for a single project or large runs without waste.
• Easy to work with: The felt is simple to cut, fold, glue, and sew, and it is compatible with Cricut Maker and blunt-needle sewing for hobby use.
• Machine-friendly care: Family-friendly and spot washable with a damp cloth, and safe to iron on low (no steam) to smooth creases.

Who It's For

This Kelly Green craft felt is ideal for DIY crafters, sewing hobbyists, teachers making classroom decorations, and costume makers who need a soft, consistent fabric sold by the yard. Because it is 72 in wide and not overly stiff, it works well for backdrops, applique9 pieces, toy crafts, and large-scale decorations where fewer seams are preferred.

It may be less suitable for those seeking heavy-duty industrial felt, a very thick wool blend, or felt that requires high-heat laundering; likewise, if perfect color-match precision is critical for professional production, buyers should test a swatch since some customers reported mixed impressions of color accuracy.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Consistent polyester construction gives a plush, buttery soft texture that is pleasant to handle.
• Wide 72 in format and sale by the yard provide flexibility for large or small projects.
• Easy to cut, glue, and sew; works with Cricut Maker and blunt-needle sewing techniques.
• Washable spot-clean and low-heat ironing make it family friendly for craft use.

Cons

• Thickness is approximately 1-1.6mm and some users find it thinner than expected, so it may not suit projects needing dense, heavy felt.
• Color accuracy received mixed feedback from customers, so exact shade expectations should be checked with a sample when color matching is critical.

Specifications

Material	Polyester felt
Thickness	Approximately 1 - 1.6mm
Width	72 in
Sold as	By the yard
Compatible tools	Cricut Maker and blunt-needle sewing
Care	Spot wash with damp cloth; iron on low without steam

Our Verdict

For hobbyists, teachers, and small makers who need a soft, wide felt sold by the yard, this Kelly Green polyester felt is a practical choice that balances softness, ease of use, and value. It is particularly good for sewing, applique9, and decorative projects, though buyers seeking thicker or exact color-matched industrial fabric should confirm suitability with a swatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this felt be sewn by hand?
Yes, it sews well with a blunt needle and is suitable for hand sewing and machine stitching for typical craft projects.

Is the fabric washable?
Felt can be spot cleaned with a damp cloth and is safe to iron on low without steam; it is not intended for high-heat laundering.

Will it work with cutting machines?
The felt is compatible with cutting machines such as the Cricut Maker for die-cut shapes and intricate designs.