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!

Would you like to make your own kids' lip gloss or soap? Try our crayon lip gloss or glycerin soap for kids!

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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Creating Sarah says

September 10, 2011 at 7:07 pm

This is fantastic! My girls would die of happiness. I think I'm going to have to add this to the Christmas list. Thanks!

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Kathryn Michelle Jenkins says

September 03, 2011 at 3:31 pm

wow I love all of your ideas. I'm glad I found them. really cute make up set.

new follower!
kathryn
http://www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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Sachiko says

September 02, 2011 at 5:20 am

Super cute!

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Angela@the crazyness that is me says

September 01, 2011 at 7:23 am

very cool!

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Chef in Training says

August 31, 2011 at 3:46 pm

how fun! My daughter would love these!

I would love it if you would share this and/or any other projects you have been up to at Tuesday Talent Show at Chef In Training! Plus there is a fun giveaway too! Thanks so much and I hope to see you there!
-Nikki
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com

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Chrissie says

August 31, 2011 at 1:57 am

Super Cute!

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Every Scrap Countz says

August 30, 2011 at 11:29 am

I have a free giveaway on Thursday of kid's pretend makeup. Check it out! It is amazing, and entertains my daughter for at least 30 minutes!

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Venassa says

August 30, 2011 at 3:54 am

This is the cutest thing! I'm not really a sewer so I also love the link you posted for the no-sew play make-up. I can't wait to do stuff like this for my little girl.

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Jenny says

August 30, 2011 at 3:25 am

Are you kidding??? There was a pattern for this? This is the cutest thing I have ever seen. My niece would love this. I have to make it for her for Christmas, to go in the purse I made for her. Too too cute!!!

P.S. Thanks so much for linking up with Creative Me Monday! 🙂

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Es says

August 30, 2011 at 2:39 am

SUPER CUTE IDEA! PERFECT FOR LITTLE GIRLS!

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Umm Umamah says

August 29, 2011 at 2:47 pm

Wow great job ! Are you sure you're not the one selling it on etsy :):):) You got me fooled. Hats off to your craftiness! I love googling for ideas too. 🙂

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Twigs and Twirls says

August 28, 2011 at 10:43 pm

This is just to cute. My daughter would LOVE this and its a great way to use some felt scraps. Great Job !!!

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Brittany says

August 27, 2011 at 5:32 pm

My daughter is 2 1/2 and always wants to use my makeup. This would make a cute Christmas present for her! Thanks for the tutorial!

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PitterAndGlink says

August 26, 2011 at 10:32 pm

How sweet!

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Jennifer says

August 26, 2011 at 2:56 am

This is so cute! I'm featuring it on my blog tomorrow! Stop by and grab a button if you'd like!
Jen
Scissors & Spatulas

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