Veggie Seed Packet Tutorial

This felt tomato seed packet is equal parts cozy and creative. It’s soft, reusable, and full of handmade charm! Perfect for play kitchens, thoughtful gifts, or adding something extra special to your market table. Especially if you add a backing to make it a sleeve to keep little trinkets and such! 

Our favorite part of this project? It’s a simple, beginner-friendly craft that still leaves plenty of room to make it your own (which is the whole point! 💛).

So grab your felt, thread your needle, and let’s make something adorable together.

✂️ Materials You’ll Need

  • Make it easy with our Farmers Market Collection!
  • or grab, Red felt (tomato)
  • Green felt (leaves/stem)
  • Cream or white felt (packet base)
  • Light brown/tan felt (optional backing or “paper” detail)
  • Embroidery thread (red, green, black, or white)
  • Needle
  • Fabric scissors
  • Pins or clips
  • Seed Beads (optional)
  • Fabric / Hot glue (optional for if you don't want to sew)

Step 1: Cut Your Pieces

Cut the following:

  • 2 rectangles (packet front & back)
  • 1 tomato shape (simple circle or slightly organic shape)
  • 1 small leafy top (green felt)
  • Optional: small rounded rectangle or label piece for the front

Tip: Don't worry if your shapes are imperfect! That what makes that handmade, vintage seed packet feel that we all love.

Step 2: Create the Tomato

Layer your tomato:

  • Place the green leafy top on the red tomato
  • Stitch it down or add a little hot glue

Optional:

  • Add tiny stitch details for dimension
  • Lightly stuff for a plush effect

Step 3: Sew the Packet Together

  • Place the smaller rectangle on top of the bigger one 
  • Stitch or hot glue around the sides

  • Place big rectangle front and back pieces together
  • Stitch or hot glue around the sides and bottom
  • Leave the top open like a real seed packet for a fun sleeve

Optional upgrades:

  • Add a scalloped or pinked edge
  • Stitch lines to mimic paper packet borders

Step 4: Assemble the Packet Front

  • Position your tomato wherever you'd like on the front panel
  • Stitch or glue it in place
  • Add embroidered details like:
    • “Tomato Seeds”
    • A tiny heart, vine, or decorative border

This is where personality shines which is perfect for branding if you sell finished pieces!

Step 5: Finishing Touches

Bring your seed packet to life:

  • Add a faux label or stitching lines
  • Add any fun details to make it more you! We hand stitched our tomato label for a fun handmade look!

This little tomato seed packet may be small, but it’s full of charm, creativity, and just a hint of garden-inspired magic 🍅✨

If you make one, we would absolutely love to see it @overtheriverfelt! Share your creations and tag us so we can celebrate your work with our community.

Until next time, happy stitching 💛

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