How to make a felt phone case with your own hands: a step-by-step master class

A phone case is not only a functional accessory, but also a great way to express your personality and style. And you can sew it from felt, a soft and versatile material. In joy-pup, we’ll show you how to make your own felt phone case.

Ideas for a felt case

Before we get started, let’s look at some ideas for decorating your felt case.

• Applications. Use felt of different colors to create colorful appliqués on the case. You can cut various shapes from felt, such as hearts, stars, or create abstract patterns.
• Embroidery. Add beauty to your case with embroidery. Embroider patterns, names, flowers or even small pictures on felt.
• Buttons and beads. Use buttons and beads to create patterns or embellishments on the cover. This will add texture and an interesting visual effect.
• Pockets. Make small pockets on the case for storing credit cards, money or business cards. This will make your case more functional.
• Cutouts for camera and connectors. Don’t forget to make cutouts for the camera, buttons and connectors on your smartphone so that the case is comfortable to use.

Master class: how to make a felt phone case

Materials you will need:

• Sheets of felt in different colors.
• Threads of the right color.
• Needle.
• Scissors.
• Marker.
• Buttons, beads or other decorative elements (optional).

Step 1: Measure and cut your felt.

• Lay your smartphone on a sheet of felt and leave a seam allowance (about 1 cm on each side).
• Circle the smartphone with a marker and carefully cut out the felt.

Step 2: Decorate.

• Now it’s time to add decorative elements. It can be embroidery, appliqués, buttons or whatever else you like.
• Fasten the decorative elements to the felt using thread and a needle.

Step 3: Sewing the cover.

• Lay two sheets of felt facing each other so that the decorative elements are inside.
• Sew the three sides of the cover with thread and a needle. Leave the top side open.

Step 4: Check and fix.

• Turn the cover inside out so that the decorative elements are visible from the outside.
• Check if the case fits your smartphone. If necessary, adjust the dimensions or correct errors.
• This simple master class will help you make your own felt case, which will delight you with its beauty.

To be continued…