Felt has no grain. Felty cuts in any direction, and the edge stays closed. It ships as a roll 25 cm wide and 3 m long. Its weight per square metre is 210 g/m².
Washable at 30 °C: appliqué survives on clothing that goes into the machine regularly. For appliqué on clothing the rule is: press or baste first, then stitch around. The seam holds what the adhesive only prepares. Before the first design on a new fabric, a test piece with the same material pays off. Store it dry, flat and without creases.
What Sulky Felty Stickfilz Schwarz is suitable for
- labels and patches
- buttons and badges
- advent calendars and seasonal decor
Sewing tips
- Der Filz franst nicht, die Kante braucht also keine Versäuberung.
- Zum Besticken ein Stickvlies unterlegen, sonst zieht die Stichdichte den Filz zusammen.
- Waschbar bei 30 °C — Applikationen halten damit auch an Kleidung, die regelmäßig gewaschen wird.
- Mit einer scharfen Schere oder dem Rollschneider zuschneiden; stumpfe Klingen ziehen Fasern.
- Für Aufnäher den Filz mit Aufbügelvlies hinterlegen, dann bleibt die Form auch nach dem Aufbügeln erhalten.
Available in more colours in the Sulky Felty Stickfilz series.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cut edge fray?
No. Felt is not a weave but a needled surface — it has no grain and no warp that could unravel. That is why a cut edge needs no finishing.
Can I wash the felt?
Yes, at 30 °C. It keeps its shape and its colour. The real limit comes from the garment the appliqué sits on rather than from the felt.
How many colours are there?
Over twenty, from muted naturals to neon. Anyone making appliqué in series finds nearly every tone — and the colour number makes it reorderable. The number appears on the band and in the article name.
Does it suit children?
Very well. Nothing frays, nothing needs finishing, and scissors are tool enough. For first sewing projects it is the simplest material choice. The result also looks tidy at the first attempt.
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