These fun Star Wars inspired felt lightsabers feature a rattling core for baby sized battles.
I have included the pattern and tutorial for both styles of felt rattles. So if you are looking the perfect Star Wars baby gift the force is with you!
You will need:
10″ x 4″ Lightsaber felt- I used Glo felt and Aqua*
4″ x 6″ Felt for base and end cap, here I used Grey and Black*
For Classic style
4″ x 4″ Black Felt for Strip and Stripes*
For Button Style
4″ x 4″ grey felt
Scraps of black and red for buttons I used Lipstick
Yellow Green embroidery thread
Stuffing
Pencil or chopstick to help with stuffing and turning (optional)
Template at the end of post
*Matching Thread
Fold saber piece so long ends meet and overcast stitch along the side with matching thread.
Run a gathering stitch around the wand tip and pull to seal. Sew through a few times to secure.
Turn lightsaber using a pencil or chopstick.
Stuff lightsaber using pencil or chopstick to help if needed, add mini rattle near the base, more stuffing and set aside.
Sew pieces into place with a running stitch and matching thread as shown.
Fold base so outside faces inward and overcast stitch along the long side using matching thread. Turn right side out.
Slip lightsaber into large opening on base and pull through until it is snug.
Stuff base and stitch bottom into place with an overcast stitch and matching thread.
Stitch around the base where the lighstaber and base meet to hold.
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You can easily customize these felt Star Wars inspired baby rattles with any color or style you can imagine. Share your creations on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram I’d love to see what you make.
Happy crafting and may the force be with you! ~Andie
Lightsaber template- print at full size
Wanna make more magic? Try these free patterns and tutorials:
Glowing felt firefly garland
DIY Ninja pouches and throwing stars
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