How to Cut Small Felt Patterns

Sewing with felt is so much fun! But how exactly do you cut out felt shapes, especially when the felt patterns are tiny? So today, I am sharing my favorite felt cutting tips with you.

Many crafters stop making small felt pieces and have lots of detail, like dolls. After all, cutting tiny felt patterns can be pretty daunting and challenging.

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However, know that some techniques can greatly facilitate this process and make it even more enjoyable.

With that in mind, I’ve prepared this content for you on how to comfortably cut small felt pattern pieces! Here you will find a complete guide and surprising tips on cutting small felt patterns.

How to Cut Small Felt Patterns?

Starting with 100 percent merino wool felt is ideal for producing a gorgeous felt product. Still, nothing stops you from using other types of felt.

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Precision and accuracy are critical when cutting is key to giving your project a truly professional finish. Use small, sharp scissors with short blades and pointed tips to achieve a smooth surface and sharp edges.

Now let’s see how to cut small felt patterns step by step.

1. After printing the felt pattern, leave it cut on the paper with a tiny margin.
2. Then fix this small pattern on the felt. You can use tape to do this. But first, remember to remove excess adhesive from the tape.
3. Cut the pattern out of the felt with precision scissors. Do this very carefully and without haste.
4. As soon as done, remove the paper and tape from the cut felt.
5. For a better result, run the flame of a lighter very quickly through the cut felt. Make sure you don’t touch the felt too much and damage it.
6. After performing the previous step, you will see that the clipped part will look like a laser cut.

And that’s it! Your felt pattern will be cut perfectly.

Felt Cutting Tips

The best way to ensure a beautiful felt creation is to be careful when cutting the felt. Precision is the key to felt cutting. Use small sharp scissors with short blades and pointed tips, such as embroidery scissors, to get a smooth surface and great sharp edges.

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Using dull tools, you don’t want to pull the felt pieces out of shape. So a sharp blade is also a must in your rotary cutter.

When cutting shapes from a pattern, you can utilize various techniques. However, tracing your stencil piece on “frozen paper” is the most preferred method. The glossy side of the paper adheres to the felt when ironed, making it easy to cut out the outlines of your shape. You can then peel off the paper.

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But what do you do when the “freezer paper” isn’t ready?

Traditional paper stencils can also be practical. Do not cut the paper template off the line before you begin, leaving a small border on the edge of the template. Instead, pin the paper template to your felt and cut along the lines. If you need to cut multiple shapes from the same template, use felt instead of paper as a template. In this manner, you’re more likely to acquire smoother contours.

What if your pins are too small for your paper template? Invisible adhesive tape might also aid in the cutting of the template. Remove it with care after each use.

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You may also buy pre-cut die-cut shapes online if you want to cheat! Or use a clipper such as the Silhouette Cameo, Brother Scan-N-Cut, or Cricut Maker.

It’s worth mentioning that this step-by-step works for several small felt patterns like eyebrows, eyelashes, leaves, mouth, and small circles for eyes.

After this simple, quick, and practical walkthrough, you no longer have a reason to shy away from the small details, right? After all, from now on, you will literally take all the steps that involve cutting out felt patterns!

After all, dealing with small pieces of felt can be really challenging, but remember that accuracy is the key to great results.