Acrylic Craft Felt Fabric by the Yard - 72in Wide, Soft Lt Camel - 3

In this review of the acrylic craft felt fabric by the yard, the bottom line is simple: crafters who want an easy-to-work, wide-width felt for home projects will find a reliable option here. The fabric's soft, smooth texture and true-to-swatches color make it a good choice for school projects, costume accents, and home decorations. The 72in width and 1.6mm thickness mean fewer seams for large pieces, and the review highlights its durability and ease of cutting, sewing, gluing and painting as the single biggest reason to buy.

Key Features

• Soft acrylic construction: The 100% acrylic non-woven material offers a smooth hand and comfortable feel that is pleasant to touch and easy to handle.
• Wide 72in width: At six feet wide, the fabric reduces the need for seams on large projects like banners, upholstery accents, and blanket backings.
• Approx 1.6mm thickness: The midweight body gives structure for craft shapes and holds embroidery and applique without collapsing.
• Easy to manipulate: It cuts cleanly, folds, glues, sews and accepts paint and marker for versatile craft techniques.
• Durable and low maintenance: The felt is produced by matting and pressing fibers for long life and can be machine washed on delicate cold and air-dried.
• Color accuracy: The light camel tone reproduces consistently across yards, which helps when multiple cuts must match.

Who It's For

This felt is ideal for hobbyists, teachers and small-scale makers who need a dependable, wide-width fabric for DIY decorations, school projects, costume elements and craftroom supplies. Quilters and crafters who do machine embroidery or applique will appreciate the stable thickness and soft hand.

It may be less appropriate for fine tailoring or garments that require natural fiber breathability, or for very heavy-duty outdoor upholstery; buyers needing thicker industrial felt or natural fiber blends should consider other materials.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Soft, smooth texture that feels comfortable and is not scratchy for most applications.
• Wide 72in width allows cutting large panels with fewer joins and speeds up projects.
• Good color accuracy and consistent weight, making matching pieces easier.
• Versatile for cutting, sewing, gluing, painting and even machine embroidery.

Cons

• Thickness receives mixed opinions; some users may find 1.6mm thinner or thicker than expected depending on their project needs.
• As an acrylic felt, it will not have the natural breathability or drape of wool or cotton blends for certain apparel uses.

Specifications

Material	100% acrylic
Width	72in
Thickness	Approx 1.6mm
Length purchased	3 yards (pre-cut)
Care	Machine wash cold delicate, air dry
Construction	Non-woven felt produced by matting and pressing fibers

Our Verdict

The acrylic felt delivers dependable performance for most craft and decoration projects: the 72in width and soft, consistent feel offer strong value for makers who need large, seam-free panels and easy handling. For those seeking natural fibers or heavy outdoor durability, other fabrics may be better, but for classroom, costume and general craft use this felt is a practical, cost-effective choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sew this felt on a home sewing machine?
Yes. The felt sews easily with standard needles and holds applique and embroidery well, though a size-appropriate needle is recommended.

How should I clean the felt?
Machine wash cold on a delicate cycle and air-dry; avoid high heat to preserve shape and avoid pilling.

Is the color consistent across yards?
Customers report good color accuracy and consistent matching across multiple yards, which helps for larger projects.