Craft Felt by The Yard Navy Blue - Soft, Durable Felt for Sewing

In this review of the navy blue craft felt by the yard, the bottom line is simple: crafters who need a soft, durable polyester felt in exact yard increments will find this fabric useful for a wide range of projects. The felt's plush, buttery texture and 72-in width make it particularly handy for backdrop work, costumes, and detailed cut shapes, while the washable, family-friendly finish is the single biggest reason to buy for home sewing and school projects.

Key Features

• Material & feel: Made from polyester felt with a plush, buttery soft texture that feels comfortable to handle for extended crafting sessions.
• Thickness consistency: Approximately 1-1.6mm thick, offering a balance between pliability and enough body for shapes and applique work.
• Generous width: A 72-in wide fabric allows cutting large backdrops or several pattern pieces across the width without seams.
• Customizable by the yard: Sold by the yard so shoppers get the exact amount needed for both small craft pieces and larger sewing projects.
• Easy to work with: The felt is simple to cut, fold, glue, and sew and is compatible with a Cricut Maker and blunt-needle hand sewing.
• Washable and family friendly: Spot-cleanable with a damp cloth and safe to iron on low without steam for occasional wrinkle touch-ups.

Who It's For

The felt is best for hobby sewists, school art teachers, costume makers, and makers using cutting machines who need a soft, wide fabric that is easy to cut and manipulate. Its 72-in width and availability by the yard suit projects that require large continuous pieces, such as stage backdrops or oversized decor.

Those seeking very thick, structural felt for heavy-duty crafts or industrial uses should look elsewhere; similarly, if absolute color-match precision is critical for branding, testers noted some variation in color accuracy and may prefer ordering a swatch first.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Soft, pleasant texture that is comfortable to handle and well suited to applique and plush toys.
• Good value for yardage and durability, with many customers praising the felt quality and fabric longevity.
• Wide 72-in roll and sold by the yard, which reduces seams for large projects and allows precise quantities.
• Easy to cut, glue, and sew, and compatible with Cricut Maker for detailed die-cut shapes.

Cons

• Thickness reports are mixed; some users find 1-1.6mm thinner than expected for heavy structural pieces.
• Color accuracy varies slightly by batch, so deep matching may require a sample check.

Specifications

Our Verdict

The navy blue craft felt is a dependable, versatile option for most home crafters and educators who need a soft, wide, and washable fabric sold by the yard. It offers good value, easy handling, and useful width for large projects, though buyers who need thicker structural felt or perfect color matching should confirm with a sample first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I machine wash this felt?
It is recommended to spot wash with a damp cloth; machine washing is not advised to preserve texture and shape.

Is the felt suitable for cutting machines?
Yes, the felt is compatible with the Cricut Maker and cuts well for detailed shapes.

Can I iron the fabric?
Yes, you can iron on a low setting with no steam, but test a small scrap first.