Felty is Sulky's washable embroidery felt: stable in shape, dense and finished so the cut edge stays clean. The roll is 25 cm wide and 3 m long. The stated weight per square metre is 210 g/m².
This felt takes machine embroidery and hand work alike — both work because it holds its shape. Sulky lists Felty in over twenty colours, from muted shades to neon. Anyone making appliqué in series finds nearly any tone in it. If you embroider regularly, keeping one of the common sizes in stock pays off.
What Sulky Felty Stickfilz Pastelblau is suitable for
- craft work with children
- decoration for the home
- coasters and small home textiles
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.
May I iron the felt?
At moderate heat and with a pressing cloth between. Polyester takes no high temperature; direct heat flattens the surface and makes it shiny. A quick test on an offcut shows how much heat the felt takes.
Can I glue felt instead of sewing?
For decor yes, for clothing rather not. Glued joints lift at the edges in the wash. Combining both — glue and edge stitch — gives the most durable result.
How thick is the felt?
Dense enough to hold its shape and thin enough for a sewing machine to handle without effort. For appliqué on clothing that is exactly the right range.
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