Handmade felt applications: easy workshops for children

Children's felt applique - work for "skilled hands" who can work with fabric and scissors. Often such a hobby turns into a hobby, and in the future determines the choice of profession.

Simple elements are added up into beautiful pictures that decorate clothing and interiors. Applications from dense fabrics - exclusive decor for children's rooms. To achieve a certain level of skill, you will have to develop assiduity and attention, to show creative initiative.

Materials and tools for making felt applications

For children's felt applique, a special material is needed. Felt is a dense, non-woven base, which is made by technology, reminiscent of shaping felt boots and rolling out overcoat cloth.

Felt differs in thickness and material of raw materials - wool, viscose, cotton or synthetic fibers in varying proportions. At one time it was only used to make felt hats and a warm base for clothing. Today, colorful sheets are sold in special kits for needlework.

A peculiar collection of felt can be supplemented with a flap of other dense materials, suitable in thickness and texture:

• artificial suede and leather;
• cloth;
• upholstery textiles;
• coat cashmere.

Of course, children's applications of felt are made of dense, but soft to the touch fabric. It holds its shape well. It is not necessary to overstitch the edges, if it is a wall panel on the glue. Additionally use fabrics-companions and haberdashery.

Felt is a dense 200x300 mm sheets of felting fluff and other components. The palette of felt surpasses paper in a variety of shades, so children, parents and teachers are happy to work with this non-woven material.

Before you make a felt appliqué, you need to prepare for work:

• sheets of felt and scraps of other dense materials of different colors and thickness;
• hole punch and scissors with the ends of different lengths and shapes;
• templates for applique;
• markers or felt-tip pens;
• gouache for impregnation;
• floss or other thread for embroidery;
• sewing needles;
• glue (textile, PVA or liquid nails).

The felt appliqué is better glued to a solid base or sewn with a decorative stitch to the fabric.

Peculiarities of working with felt

The edges of fleecy material do not crumble, it is not necessary to process it, performing applications from felt for children. However, the elements of the image on things that are subjected to mechanical stress, it is better to sew at the same time with overstitching. These are Christmas tree toys, children's rugs and plaids.

Important! For fabric and paper applications, you can use the same stencils.

Details of the image, cut out on a template from felt, are connected in different ways:

• Assemble by laying on top of each other to fix the threads under the embroidery;
• sew in a single point, if they are the petals of a flower;
• fix with beads, sequins, beads or buttons, when the whole perimeter of the pattern is not required to be fixed;
• glue to the base and other elements of the composition;
• Sew around the edges with a decorative or overcasting stitch.

Useful tip! Instilling skills, teach children to make neat stitches at regular intervals. Only under this condition will the sewing be neat and tidy.

Mastering sewing, embroidery, and decorative stitching techniques is the foundation of working with fabric applique. There are several varieties of stitches that are practiced in the practice of children's felt applique:

• tambour stitch;
• buttonhole stitch;
• Stitch or "stroke";
• overstitching;
• stemmed;
• French knots.

The method of attachment is determined by how you plan to use the appliqué. For example, lemon slices can decorate an oven mitt, a children's jacket or a decorative panel over the dining table. The pieces need to be stitched together firmly with decorative stitches.

Children should learn how to sew the appliqué elements and glue them neatly. The simplest felt applique is a cat, puppy or bouquet of flowers. Use this type of creativity as an opportunity to practice useful skills.

Brooch from felt

Handmade felt brooches decorated with beads and glass beads are gaining popularity today. The product is made as an ordinary appliqué of felt, only a pin is sewn on the back to remove the ornament from the garment.

To begin with, it is important to decide on the theme. If it is a brooch for a children's scarf, the theme of funny faces will do. To decorate a woman's cardigan, floral themes or fashion symbols are appropriate.

Useful tip: It is desirable to give the felt brooch some volume. Multilayered fragments, stuffed with synthene elements and knots are applicable. The felt, sewn in the form of a tube, can be filled with lace and make a rose in the form of a knot.

1. The simplest example is a volumetric cloud made of felt with raindrops (shiny beads).
2. A popular theme for a felt brooch is a ladybug.
3. The felt brooch can be fully embroidered with beads, bright beads and stones.

Pick a suitable template, if necessary, increase or decrease by the ticks. There are ready-made stencils for applique, the outlines of children's "coloring" will do.

Floral felt applique

Tissue pictures made as applique is a fascinating creation. For a child to be interested, adults must master the basic skills of working with fabric and pass on their experience.

"Flowers from felt" - a simple applique, in which children adults can participate, contributing as much as possible. It is worth deciding whether it will be a regular learning practice or a colorful decoration for the interior. Floral composition can be placed in a frame and decorate shelves on a shelf near the computer table.

Small bouquets can decorate the corners of sofa cushions, pockets of denim jackets or baby hats. Homemade applique on a common pattern, but different colors, it is proposed to mark things twin children.

Made of felt flowers, decorating the pillow, you can give as a gift to mom or grandmother for her birthday.

Developmental books for kids

In the practice of educational work recently entered the developmental books and mats. The distinctive feature is the pockets, where children have to move objects according to the story.

A felt appliqué book is a labor-intensive accessory, but any content is used. It can be a zoo where each animal is released into its native environment.

A popular theme is one day in the life of a doll. She must go through different processes:

• washing;
• brushing;;
• dressing;
• breakfast;
• reading;
• walking;
• getting ready for bed and going to sleep.

Children are eager to get involved by completing the tasks in the study guide. Some developmental books - a real masterpiece, over which artisans work for weeks.

Applications of felt for children

Felt - a warm, soft, pliable material with which to work willingly. The simplest applications are made with glue.

Template pattern is the best option for children who can't draw beautifully. But they will gladly perform a funny face on the stencil:

• a kitten;
• puppy;
• chanterelles;
• owl

In the older and preparatory group preschoolers are taught to handle the thread and needle. Careful overstitching of edges with sewing of image fragments is the result of diligent work.

Important! The simpler the pattern of the recognizable object, the more interesting it is for children to work with such an applique.

A tree made of felt

The best way to seasonally transform a panel - a tree. This work can be periodically returned to, filling it with new content.

The tree can be cut out according to a template or perform randomly, having in front of you a suitable sample. Next, seasonal blanks are made of felt:

• green leaves (any shape);
• flowers;
• fruits (apples, pears, acorns).

Invite children to make new elements for the story variety. Sun and clouds with drops of shiny beads or beads - change of weather. Snowflakes from white paper, drifts and snow caps for a tree from cotton disks - for a winter landscape.

Composition with a felt tree can be easily enlivened by the settlement of animals. A box with a dog and part of a fence, a small lake and ducks - a rural scene. For the city, make a few houses and a road with a car.

A nest with birds, a hollow with an owl, bunnies in the grass, or a bear cub is a choice. Any image will be a "living" addition to the picture from felt.

Owl

One of the most popular images for fabric applique remain the theme of the animal world. Traditional or non-standard application of felt "owl" - everything depends on the age perception.

This character does not vary much, but it is depicted in different ways. Group "Owl" or Owl-teacher in an academic hat with a tassel, Wise Owl from the cartoon "Winnie the Pooh" or any other incarnation of the nocturnal raptor.

Traditionally, a few details are required to make a felt appliqué, but they may vary:

• The torso and head of the owl;
• eyes, "ears" and beak;
• wings and paws;
• The light breast and tail.

Some images turn out very realistic. Although this bird has many subspecies, there are templates for owl, owl, polar owl, and long-eared owl.

Fruits and Vegetables

If there are templates and materials, working with fabric applique is a pleasure. According to the templates, cut out the necessary parts. Scissors should be sharp and handy, the finished parts are attached in order.

Children usually enjoy doing this kind of work:

1. Strawberry.
2. A pear with a leaf.
3. Apple with a worm.
4. Watermelon.
5. Citrus slices.

Any image from felt is able to decorate a kitchen - coasters for cups, decor for tablecloths and napkins.

The hedgehog in the meadow

The hedgehog in many fairy tales and cartoons is the embodiment of justice and nobility. Ready-made patterns for felt applique make it much easier to perform a story composition. This is a familiar character to children, which always has apples and mushrooms on its needles.

Important! Using one stencil, it is easy to make several hedgehogs. Their expression, eye color, and overall proportions will vary. He may smile, wonder, or smell a flower.

Children like to vary what the hedgehog carries home on his needles. The shape of the autumn leaves, the number of mushrooms, apples and pears can be varied. On one leaf you can sit a ladybug or beetle.

Tip! Unfolding the template, you can organize a "meeting" of two identical hedgehogs, who came under the tree for apples.

Mouse

Mice - a well-known character, which is easy to beat in children's applications from felt.

The most popular subjects with mice - King from the fairy tale "The Nutcracker", the character of the Hollywood cartoon series "Tom and Jerry". You can do with felt "related" mice Rat Rat from the cartoon "Ratatouille".

Step by step master class "Mouse with Cheese":

1. Cut a drop-shaped body for the mouse from felt (the head will not be needed separately).
2. From two small circles, form the ears by folding a corner, where the glue "liquid nails" is applied.
3. The muzzle is decorated with "running eyes," which can be bought at a haberdashery store. They can be replaced by white circles with black pupils (pebbles or glitter).
4. Make a black round nose out of a round bead, button or leather.
5. A thin tail, tipped slightly to the side, will complete the image of the mouse.
6. The image of cheese is proposed to make a square of yellow, making scissors 2 large holes, 2 of the registration hole puncher (will be perfectly flat), and the sides to make roundings.

The little mouse with cheese is a Christmas tree ornament or a decoration for a child's bedroom. If you like, you can make such mice in 3-4 different colors.

Birds

It is easy to perform "Birds" applique from pliable material. These are bullfinches for the Christmas tree, a volumetric hanging decoration for the children's room or funny tits and chirps for bag hangers.

To make a volumetric bird, you will need to make two identical parts according to the template, which must be sewn. After doing part of the work, inside the body is stuffed with some wool for convexity.

Useful tip: The tail and wings can be sewn separately by folding pieces of felt accordion. The folds are fixed only on one side, carefully sewn to the body.

Addition - eye and beak. Felt - the basis, but you can vary the materials. Beak - made of leather, eyes - convex black beads. The tail and legs of the bird are made of satin ribbon folded with loops.

Applications of felt for clothing and interior decorations

The best way to "immortalize" children's crafts is to decorate children's clothing.

Sew snowflakes on mittens, a fox - on a scarf.

Hemmed flowers around a child's headband and hairpins.

Butterflies can sit on a child's panama with a flower.

Ladybug - a beautiful brooch on a jacket or a hat.

Any carefully made applique will bring the joy of owning a masterpiece of your own making.

Pay attention! The felt is quickly soaked with glue. It is recommended that you brush both parts together and let them dry a little. Then join and gently press down when the glue starts to set.

By choosing appropriate templates, it is easy to make decorative patches on children's jeans. Duplicate them on a vest or jacket for a set. Things with stylish patches can be a source of pride for a young fashionista.

From the felt also make whole compositions on rugs and plaids. Of them lay out a decorative panel, make spectacular sets for the kitchen. A good example - a coaster for hot glasses from felt.

Children can take part in their own way, when adults make decor and accessories from felt, and enjoy the results of joint work.

Pictures of felt appliqué