I made this felt Nativity Scene for our felt board using this free nativity scene pattern from Under My Umbrella. The pattern was designed for wood cut-outs, but it works perfectly for felt!
How to Make a Felt Nativity Scene
This felt nativity scene was really easy to make! Since the shapes are silhouette, cutting them out is easy and quick.
Materials Needed to Make a Felt Nativity Scene
- Felt. Wool felt is lovely, but if you are looking to save money I also recommend this polyester felt.
- Sharp scissors – otherwise cutting the felt will drive you crazy! These Ghinger sewing shears are an investment, but mine have lasted since 1998 without any issues.
- Felt board. Follow the tutorial for the felt board featured above, or try making a simple hoop felt board. In either case, I recommend using fleece rather than felt for the actual board. It is nice and stretchy so you can get a snug fit, and felt sticks to it beautifully. There are also some great felt boards you can buy, such as:
- Flannel Tabletop Easel. This one is nice because it stands up on its own. It is fairly large – 18 by 24 inches.a
- Felt Notice Board. This one stands out because it is very large – 36 by 24 inches.
DIY Felt Nativity Scene Instructions
- Download the free Nativity template from Under My Umbrella
- Cut out of felt
- Enjoy!
It really is as simple as that!
If you make a felt nativity scene using this post, I would love to see a photo! Upload one to my Facebook Page, or tag me on Instagram!
