Felt Makeup Set for Kids (Tutorial)

Modified: Jun 6, 2025 · Published: Aug 20, 2011 by Brandy · This post may contain affiliate links.

Make a set of felt makeup to add to your little lady's dress-up box! A compact, lipstick, makeup brush, and eye shadow. All made from felt!

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Felt Makeup Set For Kids

My daughter loves watching me get ready in the morning and always wants me to put my makeup on her. Um....she's not quite 3 years old yet, a bit too young for that. I had a hard time finding anything that would be age-appropriate for her. Do they not make fake plastic makeup anymore? Maybe I just didn't look in the right places because all I could find was pretend "real" makeup, and what a mess that would be.

So I decided to make her a one. She liked the little eye shadow applicator from a pack I had in my bathroom, so we just kept it, but it would have been easy to make one to match out of felt as well.

How To Make Felt Makeup

I don't have a pattern or full-on tutorial to share, but hopefully, these visuals will give you an idea!

You'll need felt, fiberfill, a needle and thread, and a sewing machine.

It's all basic shapes and simple sewing. Get creative and have fun!

How To Make Felt Eyeshadow

The eye shadow was pretty simple. 4 rectangles cut from felt and another strip to connect the two sections. I sewed the accessories and decorative touches on first, then sewed the backs on them while sandwiching the connector piece in between.

How To Make Felt Lipstick

For the lipstick, cut out a rectangle and sew up one side. Stuff the inside with fiberfill and then cut out a small circle to hand stitch to the bottom, creating a tube shape. The lipstick shape needs a little work, lol, but I just cut out a cone shape, sewed it up, turned it right side out, added a little stuffing, and hand-stitched it to the top of the tube. The cap was made using the same technique, just a little wider so that it would slide over the lipstick tube.

How To Make A Felt Compact and Brush

The blush was made using the same 4 pieces technique, plus a connector that I did with the eye shadow. Just cut out circles. I also padded the centers with a little fiber fill. And the brush was done the same as the lipstick.

To make the loops for the brush, cut a piece of felt in a rectangular shape. Fold it in half and cut slits along the fold, but not all the way to the edge. About ¾" away from the edges. Keeping it folded, fold it in half again and you will have the loops. Stuff inside the tube and stitch across the top. Confusing enough? I should have taken photos of the process, but hopefully, the gives you an idea.

She brought it downstairs with her this morning first thing and pretended to put it on in her jammies. Doesn't she look pretty? Such a little natural beauty.

***For a no-sew pretend makeup idea, check this out. She created pretend makeup using nail polish and empty make-up containers.***

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About Brandy

Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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Kristy says

August 22, 2011 at 2:10 pm

This is soooo sweet! I know my girl would love it!

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Stephanie says

August 22, 2011 at 1:41 pm

That is so cute! I love felt!

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Rachel says

August 22, 2011 at 12:18 pm

Such a cute idea! What a fun toy 🙂 Stop by and share at Lines Across My Face's cratfy link party.
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/08/cure-for-common-monday-5.html
I hope to see you soon,
Rachel

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Terrie says

August 22, 2011 at 3:14 am

Cute and lovely. So sweet and safe for the little one.

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calladoo says

August 22, 2011 at 3:10 am

What a cute idea! My little girls would love to play with something like this. And there are no sharp little pieces.

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shel says

August 21, 2011 at 5:44 am

nice job 🙂 and your little on is better off not having any 'real' make up to play with :
http://safecosmetics.org/article.php?list=type&type=33

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Lynda @ Uber Savvy Buzzword says

August 21, 2011 at 3:27 am

This is a great idea, so kid friendly- love it! Lynda

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james @ agirlcalledjames says

August 21, 2011 at 2:56 am

what a cute idea

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Amber @ Quilted Euphoria says

August 20, 2011 at 4:55 am

Such a great idea! I'd love to have you come link this up at my link party going on all weekend!

http://quiltedeuphoria.blogspot.com/2011/08/weekend-wow-me-party-3.html

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Melissa @ Love Affair With My Brother says

August 20, 2011 at 3:22 am

What a great idea! I am pinning this!

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[email protected] says

August 20, 2011 at 3:12 am

Very cool pretend play for the little girlies. I can so see my daughter playing for hours on end. Totally cute.

Thanks for sharing that other link too, great idea with the nail polish!!

p.s. If you get a chance I'm inviting you over to my blog, I'm kinda having a HUGE giveaway going on, and you MIGHT like it, (or LOVE it). I'd be so happy to have your support!
Hugs, Bella 🙂
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Jennifer says

August 20, 2011 at 2:58 am

Even if they did have fake plastic makeup, this is SO much cuter! Good job!

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Tori says

August 20, 2011 at 2:49 am

Oh My Gosh! This is sooo cute! This should be a must-have for all little girls! : )

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Becky@OrganizingMadeFun says

August 20, 2011 at 2:13 am

This is SO adorable! What a special thing for your little girl! I bet she loves putting make up on with Mommy! Love it!

Becky B.
http://www.organizingmadefun.com
Organizing Made Fun

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Meghan says

August 20, 2011 at 1:52 am

How adorable!

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