These soft Harry Potter inspired felt wands feature a rattling core to make magic happen when they get into even the tiniest of hands. Just like the in the Potterverse no two wands are exactly alike. So if you are looking for the perfect project for an expecting Harry Potter fan or you’re just looking for a DIY baby toy even a muggle could love. Skip the trip to Ollivanders and read on…
Potterheads and those of us who have studied wand lore know that the wand chooses the wizard that much is true. So I have designed these in 4 styles, you can easily mix and match these techniques and colors to create a one of a kind wand for your little wizard. The mini rattle core makes this a fun gift any tiny wizard will enjoy waving.
You will need:
Felt for wand a 9″ x 12″ sheet will provide you with enough felt to make any of the patterns with lots of scraps left over.
Vinewood- Light beige felt I used Pastry*
Willow- Light Brown felt I used Mud Puddle*
Walnut – Dark Brown felt I used Saddle Brown*
Rosewood – Coppery Brown felt I used – Penny*
Stuffing
Pencil or chopstick to help with stuffing and turning (optional)
Template at the end of post
*Matching Thread
Willow Wand
Cut one wand shape, one handle and one handle top as well as an end piece from mud puddle wool blend felt. Overcast stitch along the length of the shape and flip so the knots and stitching face inward. Set aside.
Sew the handle top to the handle base with a running stitch, you will be sewing along the top later so you can leave that unsewn for now. Fold handle pieces together with outside facing in and overcast stitch along the length of the handle.
Stitch end to the wider part of the handle piece with an overcast stitch and matching thread. Turn right side out and place a mini rattle insert into the base. Set aside.
Stuff wand shape using pencil or chopstick to help if needed. Fit wand into all the way down into the handle base. Overcast stitch the handle top to wand using matching thread.
Run a gathering stitch around the wand tip and pull to seal. Tuck in loose ends and sew through to secure.
Rosewood/ Vinewood Wands
Cut one wand, one wand base and vine carving from wool blend felt. Lay the vine carving shape along the wand and cut in diagonal lines as shown. Sew down along all the edges with a running stitch and matching thread. Fold wand inside out. and overcast stitch almost all the way up. You will want to leave an area open to add the rattle insert after you turn the wand inside out. This space will also make turning much easier.
*For Vinewood style keep the vine carving only on the base of the wand
Stitch end to base of wand and overcast stitch. Turn the wand using a chopstick or pencil to help. Stuff wand about 1″ up before adding the mini rattle and closing the wand.
Run a gathering stitch around the wand tip and pull to seal. Tuck in loose ends and sew through to secure.
Walnut Wand
Cut one wand shape, two cords and an end piece from saddle brown wool blend felt. Lay cording shapes in lines along the base of the wand and along the length sew down using a running stitch and matching thread. Cut off any areas that hang over.
Fold wand inside out. and overcast stitch almost all the way up. You will want to leave an area open to add the rattle insert after you turn the wand inside out. Add base and flip the wand, add mini rattle and stuff. Close the tip as shown above.
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You can easily customize these felt Harry Potter inspired wizard wand rattles with any color or style you can imagine. Share your wand creations on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram I’d love to see what magic you make!
Wizard wand template- print at full size
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