Easy Wet Felted Brooch, a Free Tutorial

Tutorial Part 1 of 2.

I created several Felted Brooch DIY craft kits to sell during my April exhibition in Felixstowe. The kits featured a handmade and unique felt disc, which was about the size of the palm of my hand. I added embroidery threads in similar colours, a brooch pin, and some instructions and inspiration to the pack itself.

Making the felt discs is quick and easy. It would make a lovely activity to share with children. I’m sharing the process here in a short video tutorial.

To make a felt disc, you will need the following equipment and materials:

• Merino wool tops in different colours

• Bubble wrap

• Olive soap, any hand soap is fine for this too

• A water bottle with warm water

• A mug with a flat base

• A towel or tea towel is useful

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I have created a second part of the tutorial, where I demonstrate the hand embroidery stitches I like to use and share examples of my hand-embroidered, felted landscapes that I exhibited in Felixstowe recently. Let me know in the comments below if this is something you would like to see.

Time and Tide, walks on Martlesham Wilds

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Thanks,

Sarah x