This project for my DIY Coasters is super easy, and is a fun house-warming gift or perfect party detail. Follow along and check out what you can do with a little felt and your sewing machine. This project is also a part of our Instagram Challenge. Find us, and play along using the hashtags #12MonthsofDIY, #JulyFelt, and #KuninFelt!
DIY Coasters, supplies:
- Felt (mine was provided by the fine folks at Kunin Felt)
- Sewing Machine (this is the one I have, and it’s awwwwwesooooome!)
- Thread
- Scissors
- Hexagon Template (Download yours right here for free)
You can check out my full video tutorial right here!
Step One:
Use your awesome new hexagon template and use it to cut your felt into as many coasters as you’d like to make…
Step Two:
Pin each point of the hexagon and aim the pins toward the centre of the coaster. We’ll be using these pins as our pivot points once we start sewing.
Step Three:
Sew! Start at one point, about a 1/4″ in from the edge, and give a reverse sew for just a few stitches to reinforce the strength. (You can also use your presser foot as a spacing guide). Follow along each edge, stopping at each pin. Leave your needle down and in the felt fabric, lift your presser foot and then pivot the coaster to sew along the next edge. Continue all the way around!
Step Four:
Trim excess thread and remove the pins. All that’s left to do is stand back and admire your handy-dandy sewing! Look at those crisp points! Love it!
Have fun, and try a couple different colours!
These are so easy and turned out as perfect as punch! Not to mention they could really add a pop of colour to your next cocktail party!
Customize the colour of your DIY Coasters to match your shindig, or dazzle your new home-owner buds with custom coasters to match their decor.
Be sure to fix yourself a pretty drink when you’re all done. A few mini cupcakes never hurt anyone either. Party on!
Now it’s time to see the rest of the DIY felt project ideas from my Canadian blogging friends!
From the top left, they are:
No Sew Felt Sewing Needle Storage Case from Time With Thea
DIY Felt Succulents from Brooklyn Berry Designs
DIY Felt Feather Garland from Vin’yet Etc.
Felt Chocolate Chip Cookies from Life is a Party
DIY Felt Basket from Love Create Celebrate
DIY Felt Fruit Mobile from Woman in Real Life
DIY Felt Notebook Covers from Life Over Easy
Felt Flamingo Bag from PMQ for Two
DIY Felt Coasters from Fresh Crush
DIY Nautical Throw Pillows with Felt Fabric from Sustain My Craft Habit
Floral Felt Tic-Tac-Toe Game from The DIY Mommy
Felt Wall Organizer from Love Create Celebrate
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These are great and I love the video. :)
Thanks Christina!
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Love this idea! I have some leftover felt – I may have to try a few of these myself :)
Thanks Dani! Such a great project for scraps!
I love hexagons EVERYTHING right now, and these are so fun. I love the bright colors.
Yes! Hexagons on all the things! haha.. THANKS!
These are awesome! I want to make them right now! lol. Nice video too :)
Thanks so much Lindi! They’re so easy!
I love how they are so simple to make but make such handy cute coasters! The possibilities are endless using different colours of felt and threads! Your tip to put pins at the pivot points is brilliant too!
Thanks so much Thea! :)
These are really cute, love the shape too. Great tip on using the pin to mark the pivot spot.
Thanks Dannyelle! The pins came in handy! ;)
YES! such a cute idea. the only time we use coasters is during parties and I love the thought of making custom ones to match decor and theme – so fun!
Right?! So easy to whip some up and have a bunch of extras on hand! :)
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love how easy and the colors are so vibrant, I have a sewing machine, so it would make great gifts
Maria
So easy! Thanks Maria!
What a wonderful way to get the exact hit of colour you need at a party, very summery and festive!
Thanks Laurie! I liked that little hit of pink. ;)
You are so not going to believe this but I have a post almost identical to this publishing next Friday for Wayfair. LOL. =)
Oh you’re kidding! haha… great minds… ;)
Adorable! Simple yet stylish, and oh so colourful :)
Thanks Ariel! Yep, so so simple! Love that! :)
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