felt masterclass

The Felt + Cotton Applique Masterclass

Beginner friendly

Love embroidery, but every project is starting to look the same?

Or brand new and wondering where to start?

Applique adds bold color and texture to clothing, and I teach it from the very first step.

Felt or cotton. Two simple stitches. Made to survive the wash.

$67 · instant access

No experience needed. Hand cut or Cricut. No drawing skills needed.

Ivory knit sweater with a pink appliqued heart patch and pink name embroidery

Sound familiar?

You still love stitching. You just miss being excited about it.

It's nap time. You pull out the sweatshirt you planned to stitch.Another name. The same backstitch. The same thread.It'll be cute. You're just not counting down to it anymore.

Meanwhile, you keep saving applique shirts.

Chunky felt letters. A cotton pumpkin. A little heart patch on a sweater.

They look like they came from a boutique. So they stay saved.

New to embroidery? You belong here too.

Applique uses big shapes and two simple stitches, and I walk you through every step from the start.

Student projects

Made by students just like you.

Real projects from real students. Names, holidays, birthdays and game days.

Hoodie romper with the name Drew in white felt letters
My stab at the felt appliqué! This was fun.Amanda
Lavender sweatshirt with Reagan in white felt script
Mel
Matching sweatshirts with Cece and Cy in felt letters
I love using felt.Shelley
Two heart-print tops with Love in pink felt script
The felt projects are so fun!Clare
Heart sweatshirt with pink felt XOXO letters
Finished a few more felt projects yesterday.Suzanne
A ghost tote bag, a TWO birthday shirt with a cat, and a football sweatshirt, all in applique
I took your appliqué course a few months ago... trying to start up my own handmade business!Mikaela
I want to make one too

Why it hasn't clicked yet

Here's what I'm noticing.

When stitchers try applique on their own, they get stuck in the same three places:

The wrong materialsFelt that looks tired after one trip through the wash.
A missing prep stepEdges that lift, curl and snag on everything.
Ten tutorials, zero processEvery video skips a different step, so nothing lines up.

Applique gets easy once you have the right materials, prepped in the right order.

That's exactly what this masterclass hands you.

Jessy from Little Hooligans Embroidery

What changed everything for me

hiiiii, I'm Jessy.

A while back, embroidery started to feel repetitive.

Same names. Same stitches. I still loved it, but the spark was fading.

Then I started experimenting with applique.

Suddenly I had a whole new list of ideas. Seasonal sweatshirts. Holiday outfits. Patches for my kids' jackets.

It took a lot of trial and error to get right, especially making sure it held up in the wash.

So I turned everything I figured out into this masterclass. Step by step, so you can skip the trial and error.

XOXO, Jessy.

What's possible

One technique. A whole new year of projects.

Every season, every holiday, every name.

Light gray sweatshirt with an orange and white appliqued jack-o-lantern
A cotton pumpkin for fall
Red crewneck sweatshirt with a felt reindeer applique
A felt reindeer for Christmas
Gray T-shirt with felt applique XOXO letters and heart accents
XOXO for Valentine's Day
Black toddler sweatshirt with teal appliqued name across the chest
A bold name in felt
Green toddler sweatshirt with a red applique initial topped with a Santa hat
A Santa hat initial
White long-sleeve top with a red plaid bow applique
A plaid bow in cotton
I want to make these

Inside the masterclass

From "how do they do that?" to "I made this."

1

Pick materials that survive real life

The felt, cotton, stabilizer and fusible webbing I trust.

So your projects hold up to recess, spaghetti night and the washing machine.

2

Cut clean shapes, your way

Transfer and cut your design by hand, or with a Cricut Maker if you have one.

Crisp edges, no new machine required.

3

Stitch it down so it stays

Two simple stitches attach felt and fabric.

Then layer pieces for that polished, boutique look.

4

Dream up your own designs

The fonts I recommend for names, plus how to make simple patterns.

So you never run out of ideas.

By the end, a plain sweatshirt stops looking plain.

You'll see a dozen ideas in it.

What you get to leave behind

No more guessing.

  • Felt letters that look fuzzy and worn after one wash
  • Edges that curl up and catch on everything
  • Stitching the same name in the same backstitch, again
  • Ten open tabs trying to figure out fusible webbing
  • Wondering if you need a Cricut (you don't)
  • "I can't draw, so I can't make my own designs"
  • Retiring a favorite design the day your kid outgrows the shirt
Black toddler sweatshirt with teal appliqued name and a leopard bow

Who it's for

Two ways in. Same bold results.

You already stitch

You're craving something fresh.

Applique builds on the skills you already have.

You'll add bold color, texture and a whole new set of seasonal projects to your list.

You're brand new

You want big results, fast.

Big shapes. Two simple stitches. I teach it all from the start.

Some students finish the lessons in one evening and stitch their first project the next day.

What's included

Everything you need to start this week.

  • 7+ step-by-step video lessons, quick and to the point
  • 22+ pages of printable handouts
  • Felt AND cotton applique, start to finish
  • Hand cutting and Cricut Maker methods
  • How to make it machine washable
  • Beginner friendly, step by step from the very start
  • Every future update and handout, included

Plus these bonuses:

4 simple applique patterns

Ready to stitch the day you finish.

Design your own patterns

A tutorial on making simple designs yourself.

The removable patch tutorial

Turn your applique into a patch. When your little one outgrows the shirt, move it to the next one.

Denim jacket with a felt patch on the back

Your next favorite project starts here

The Felt + Cotton Applique Masterclass

$67

One payment. Beginner friendly. Future updates included.

  • Beginner friendly, step by step
  • 7+ video lessons and 22+ pages of handouts
  • Felt and cotton applique, hand cut or Cricut
  • Machine washable prep
  • 4 bonus patterns + design-your-own tutorial
  • Removable patch tutorial
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Questions you might have

I've never embroidered. Is this for me?

Yes! The masterclass is beginner friendly.

Applique uses just two simple stitches, and I show you every step, from picking materials to your finished piece.

Do I need a Cricut or cutting machine?

Nope! I teach you how to cut your designs by hand.

If you have a Cricut Maker, I show you that method too.

Will it hold up in the wash?

Yes, when it's prepared properly.

I walk you through the exact prep and care steps.

Will I need a lot of new materials?

If you already embroider clothing, you likely have most of them.

You'll probably need fusible webbing (about $15 for a large amount) and felt (about $1.25 per sheet).

I can't draw and my handwriting is messy. Can I still do this?

Absolutely.

I teach you how to make patterns using fonts that work beautifully for applique names.

How long will it take me?

Everyone moves at their own pace.

Some students finish in one evening and make their first project the next day. Others take it slow. Both work.

How do I access the course?

Right after purchase, you'll get a link to the course portal with all the videos and files in one place.

Everything is digital, so you can start right away.

How long do I have access?

For as long as the course exists, including every future update.

Do you have applique patterns?

Yes! You get 4 simple patterns with the masterclass.

Want more? Browse my full applique pattern collection.

Make embroidery exciting again.

Grab a plain sweatshirt. Pick your felt color or fabric design.

I'll show you the rest.

XOXO, Jessy.

Applique Masterclass$67 · beginner friendly

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