For Seniors: Easy, No-Sew! Felt Craft Ideas
Felt crafts have a warm, charming feel, don’t they?
In this article, we introduce ideas for felt crafts you can make without sewing.
Since the steps involve cutting and gluing rather than sewing, they’re easy and safe for older adults to enjoy—that’s the appeal!
Craft activities are effective for fine motor exercise and dementia prevention.
They also work well as a communication tool with other seniors.
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For Seniors: Easy, No-Sew! Felt Craft Ideas (21–30)
Ribbon mini tray
It’s handy to have a small tray for things like candy or a seal stamp, isn’t it? This time, we’ll introduce a felt mini tray you can make without sewing.
You’ll make it by bonding a square piece of felt to a piece of cotton fabric of the same size.
Since you’ll use craft adhesive, there’s no need for a sewing machine or needles.
It seems accessible for seniors as well.
Insert a ribbon between the layers of fabric and glue it in place.
When the tray is finished, tying the ribbon will complete a cute mini tray.
Bringing their own finished piece home to use may also give seniors a sense of accomplishment.
A charm with a cute sheer look
How about a handmade charm to encourage exam takers and others? For this charm, you’ll use a laminated sheet made by placing an aurora-design sheet and a transparent film—both cut into small squares—together with something like a clear sticker inside a laminating pouch.
This laminated piece becomes the body of the charm, and the outer part is made from felt.
Cut a window in the felt outer layer, apply double-sided fabric tape, and insert the laminated sheet.
With its sparkle and transparency, it feels like a charm that promises a bright future.
carp streamer
Why not try making felt carp streamers that require no sewing—just cut and stick? First, create the main body of the carp from felt.
Once the body is cut out, arrange pom-poms like scales.
You can simply attach these with glue.
Make the streamers from thinly cut strips of felt.
Glue all the pieces onto a paper straw, wrapping them around it.
For better stability, add a base, and you’re done.
Feel free to experiment with colors as you like.
rose flower
You can make a very cute rose using just felt and a toothpick.
First, prepare a round template and cut out 12 felt petals to match it.
Once you’ve cut them out, apply hot glue to the petals and wrap them around a toothpick as the center.
When you’ve wrapped all 12 petals, it’s done.
It’s also nice to make colorful roses in various shades.
If you wrap floral tape around the stem, you can use it in many ways—like as a corsage—depending on your creativity.
It’s easy, so give it a try!
A simple rose
Here’s a felt rose you can make in five minutes.
Cut a piece of felt into a 10 cm circle, then cut it in a spiral and roll it from the outer edge to form the flower.
Make a hole to pass the stem through.
Curl the tip of a green chenille stem (pipe cleaner), apply glue, thread it through the bottom of the flower, and secure it—that’s it, you’re done in no time.
Cutting the flower’s edge in a wavy pattern gives it a different look, too.
You can use it without a stem on wreaths or flower crowns, or make many to create a bouquet—there are lots of ways to enjoy it.
It’s safe and easy, so it’s also recommended for cognitive decline prevention activities and as occupational therapy in senior care facilities.
Lily of the valley corsage
A corsage is an accessory worn on clothing for celebrations and festive occasions, typically a floral ornament attached to women’s dresses or outfits.
It might be nice to attend a special day wearing a corsage you made yourself.
Older adults may feel a special sense of joy, too.
Here’s an idea for a lily-of-the-valley corsage made from felt without sewing.
You’ll roll the felt to create the lily-of-the-valley.
As you make this charming piece, it may lift the spirits of older adults and spark lively conversation with those around them.
It also looks lovely when arranged on a hat or attached to a bag.
Tulip bouquet
Here’s an idea for making a bright and cozy tulip bouquet out of felt without using any needles.
Use a 1-yen coin to draw circles for petals on paper, then cut the felt using the paper circles as templates.
Wrap a rectangular piece of felt, attach the slitted petals, and glue them down while gently folding the petals.
Glue the parts onto a foam ball to shape the flower.
Finally, add leaves and a string and tie them together to complete a cute bouquet.
You can enjoy the soft texture and color combinations of felt while working your hands, which also helps stimulate the brain.
It’s a heartwarming craft that brightens up any room just by being displayed.
