Cutting felt pieces

 I am often asked … How I get my felt pieces shaped the way I do.

Do I use a template? 

Do I use a cutter of some sorts?

The answer is no to both, I free hand it all the way.

The first thing I do is cut two generous squares such as one inch by one inch (for example). 

While holding them together, I round the corners. 

I measure and cut some more for a more rounded or oblong look.

Still holding them together, I cut the spot for the safety eye through both pieces.

While holding the 2 felt pieces together I insert one safety eye, that way I can cut them both to make them the same size and shape.

Cut them down some more.

Repeat and repeat till I get them the size and shape I want.

As you can see I have felt dust all over the place.

Carefully pull off the second piece without stretching it and insert the second safety eye.

I go around smoothing out the edges that are not just right.

I can take me up towards an hour of working on the felts for the eyes just trying to make them just right and as close to perfect copies of each other.

I do all of this with these fabulous Fiskars scissors (I call them my snippers). The tips are super sharp and makes the smallest cuts so they are easy to smooth out the edges for a polished look. My favorite snippers by far.

I hope you found this post helpful. 
Happy crocheting!