General Purpose Felt

Can I buy general purpose felt at Spotlight?

Yes, you can. Here at Spotlight, we have a wide variety of different types of felt fabric available, featuring lots of different colours. Whether you are shopping for a specific project, or just stocking up for the next time inspiration strikes, we are sure to have the felt fabric for you. Get great deals on our full range of fabrics online or in-store today.

What is felt fabric?

Felt fabric is made through matting and compressing fibres, and it can be used for a variety of different projects. It is a very popular versatile material that can be used as a base or even cut into the tiniest piece for embellishments. The edges of felt do not fray, making this the perfect material and it comes in such a wide assortment of colours and varieties, we are sure to have just what you are looking for.

What can I do with the general purpose felt from Spotlight?

One of the reasons that felt continues to be a popular fabric for many, is the fabric's sheer versatility, the only limit is your imagination. It is super easy to work with, can be found in many different colours, and can be used in such a wide array of different craft projects. Make your own bags, accessories or even slippers with our extensive range of felts. You could even create your very own notebook cover, protect your precious notes with a DIY traveller's notebook.

Felt is also a great material for teaching children how to sew because with this fabric they do not need to think about any form of elaborate hemming or finishings. Teach them basic sewing skills and they will soon be creating their own masterpieces. Whether it is their own handcrafted pencil case, new clothes for their favourite dolly, or even gifts for the whole family, felt can be the perfect material to start with. Please ensure that children are always supervised when handling sharp objects such as scissors.

How is general purpose felt sold at Spotlight?

Felt is sold by the metre at Spotlight, so just order the amount that you will need to the nearest one. We would like to remind customers that whilst we will always endeavour to keep your purchase in one continuous piece, due to the size of the manufacturing rolls this is not always possible.

Can I wash my projects made with craft felt?

That depends on lots of things, including the type of felt that you have used and the other components of your project. Most experts would recommend spot washing felt with a soft cloth or sponge and a little bit of detergent. Felt can be delicate but if you do choose to wash it because it is particularly, it is much better to hand wash your project in cool waters.

Completely submerge your item in a mixture of cold water and detergent, allowing the felt to soak for a few minutes. Work out the stains using your fingers. Due to the absorbent properties of felt, it is very important that you have wrung out as much excess water as possible. If not this can get trapped and possibly result in mould. Allow your project to air dry in the shade, to avoid sun damage, and keep away from harsh chemicals such as chlorine and bleach at all times.