Make a stitched felt bookmark
Make a thin felt bookmark with a hand-stitched border. Size it to the book, practise a running stitch and finish the thread so it stays flat.
- Estimated time
- 25 min
- Skill level
- Beginner
Before you start
Choose a single layer of thin felt so the book closes easily. Draw the outline on paper first and place it between the pages. If you want a top that sticks out, leave only enough to grip between your fingers.
Tools and materials
- Thin craft felt
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Step-by-step instructions
Mark the shape
Draw a rectangle about 4 cm wide and 15 cm long on the felt. Check the length against the book you plan to use it in.
Cut a single layer
Cut along the lines with sharp scissors. Round the corners slightly so they are less likely to catch on a page.
Stitch a border
Knot the thread and make short, evenly spaced running stitches a few millimetres in from the edges. Pull just enough to flatten the thread.
Finish and test
Knot the thread at the back and trim the tail. Place the bookmark between pages and check that the book closes comfortably.
Check the result
Lay the bookmark flat to check for puckering, then close it in the book without pressing hard. Turn a few pages and look for thread loops that catch. Tuck away or retie any loose tails.
Troubleshooting
If the felt puckers, ease the last few stitches until the bookmark lies flat.