Craft Felt by the Yard Wedgewood - Soft, Durable Polyester Felt

In this review of the Wedgewood craft felt by the yard, the bottom line is simple: this polyester felt is a good choice for crafters who need a soft, durable fabric available in a wide width and by-the-yard lengths. The reviewer found the material pleasantly plush and easy to work with for sewing, cut shapes, and appliques, and appreciated that it is sold by the yard so projects can be cut without awkward seams. If you want a versatile, family-friendly felt for decorations or embroidery backings, this is worth considering.

Key Features

• 72-in width: The extra-wide fabric lets you cut large backdrops or multiple shapes across a single continuous piece without joins.
• Polyester construction: Durable and soft, the polyester felt stands up to handling and repeated crafting sessions while maintaining a plush texture.
• Thickness 1-1.6mm: A consistent, thin-to-medium thickness that is easy to cut, fold, and layer for detailed work and sewing projects.
• Sold by the yard: Buying by the yard delivers precise amounts for projects, reducing waste and avoiding shortages for larger pieces.
• Machine-compatible styling: The felt accepts glue, blunt-needle sewing, and is compatible with cutting tools like Cricut Maker for precise shapes.
• Easy care: Spot washing with a damp cloth and low-temperature ironing without steam helps keep projects tidy after spills or handling.

Who It's For

The felt is best for hobbyists, sewing enthusiasts, and parents who need a soft, workable material for costumes, toys, appliques, and classroom crafts; its 72-in width and by-the-yard format make it especially useful for larger decor pieces or multiple small projects cut from one run. Crafters using cutting machines or doing hand sewing with blunt needles will find the density and pliability convenient.

Those looking for very thick, structural felt for heavy-duty upholstery or industrial uses should look elsewhere, since this product is a thin-to-medium polyester felt. If exact color matching across multiple batches is critical, buyers may want to test a small sample first due to occasional mixed feedback on color accuracy.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Soft, plush hand makes the fabric pleasant for toys, costumes, and tactile craft projects.
• Large 72-in width is convenient for big backdrops and reduces seams in multi-piece designs.
• Sold by the yard for precise quantities and less waste on larger projects.
• Easy to cut, glue, and sew, and compatible with cutting machines for detailed shapes.

Cons

• Thickness is thin-to-medium (1-1.6mm), so it may not provide the rigidity some projects require.
• Some buyers report mixed color accuracy between batches, so sampling is recommended for critical color matches.

Specifications

Material	Polyester felt
Width	72 in
Thickness	Approximately 1-1.6mm
Sold as	By the yard
Compatible with	Cutting machines (Cricut Maker) and blunt-needle sewing
Care	Spot wash with damp cloth, low-heat iron without steam

Our Verdict

This Wedgewood polyester craft felt is a practical, value-oriented choice for most home crafters and sewing hobbyists who need soft, easy-to-handle fabric in large widths. It excels when used for costumes, appliques, and decorative backdrops where a plush, workable material is desired, and buying by the yard makes it economical for larger projects. Test a swatch if precise color or thicker stiffness is essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this felt be sewn by hand?
Yes, it sews well with a blunt needle and is easy to handle for hand sewing and appliques.

Is the felt washable?
Spot cleaning with a damp cloth is recommended; the material tolerates low-temperature ironing without steam.

Will it work with a cutting machine?
Yes, the felt is compatible with machines like the Cricut Maker for precise cut shapes.