Make a Tattered Fabric Heart Wreath
An easy DIY, this airy and shabby heart wreath is crafted with tattered strips of fabric and lace. Add a touch of romance with this pretty handmade wreath.
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I love all things shabby and feminine! This heart wreath is all those things
and more! It's so cheap to make (I paid just $1.25 plus tax) because I had the
fabric scraps on hand. But even if you need to purchase the fabric, read on
for my tips to getting a deal ❤
How to Make a Tattered Scrap Fabric Heart Wreath
I've been wanting to make a shabby fabric strip wreath for awhile, but I couldn't find the heart shaped wire wreath at Dollar Tree. After visiting a couple, I finally found one and bought two because I'm sure I'll want to make another heart wreath in the future ❤
This wreath is very simple. You're just tying fabric strips onto a wreath
shape, very similar to my
patriotic ribbon wreath.
However, there are two major differences that completely change the look of
this heart shaped wreath, and give it that airy, shabby look many of us love!
The differences are:
- fabric is torn into long strips
- wreath form is a single wire
Separate wire heart form
Let me show you what I mean. In the image below, the heart wreath on the left
is how it looks when you purchase it. You'll want to use
wire snips
or a
rotary cutter
to cut the connecting wire and separate the wreath into three separate heart
shapes.
Fabric strips
I used an old white cotton sheet, a sheer cotton curtain that had seen better
days, a lace remnant and some crochet ribbon on my wreath.
Cheap Fabric Source Tip - I purchase white cotton sheets at the thrift store when I find ones that look clean with no stains. I always wash them in bleach and use them for crafting! They're usually only about $4-5 for a Queen size sheet!
I wish I could tell you exactly how much fabric you will need, but I can't
because it really depends on what fabrics you use. You will need more than you
think for a nice and full wreath. My advice is to prep a big pile of each,
similar to what I've shown above. I did end up having to cut more strips to
finish the wreath.
Make sure the fabrics you choose are soft so they'll hang nicely. We want
fabric strips that droop. Sometimes just washing and drying the fabric using
high heat will soften it if it feels a little stiff to you.
You can make your wreath with any fabric and any color you want, but I prefer
the look of mixed whites for this shabby DIY wreath.
Tie fabric knots
I folded my fabric strips in half, made a loop, and drew the two ends through
the loop to make a knot. Make sure you are drawing the fabric through the same
side for each loop. Pull the knot tightly, and to avoid any of the wire frame
showing, squeeze the knots tightly together.
-min.jpg "An easy DIY, this airy and shabby heart wreath is crafted with tattered strips of fabric and lace. Add a touch of romance with this pretty handmade wreath.")
I didn't keep track of the time, but I would guess this wreath took me about
1-1/2 hours to make, including prepping the fabric. Once you get going
attaching the strips, it goes fast.
I tried hanging this wreath in multiple locations, but think I like it best in
the winter white guest room with the vintage bed. You can see how I decorated
it for a cottage Christmas with red and white
HERE.
I hung the wreath from one of these farmhouse hooks (less than $10 for a
package of 10) on the vintage style shelf Mr DIY and I made. Let me know if you'd like a
tutorial for the shelf.
Whether you make this wreath for Valentines Day, or just add it anywhere you
want a little romance any time of year, I think you'll love this heart wreath!
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What a cute wreath! Great idea. I’m love the shelf you and Mr DIY made! Yes please to a tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThank you, appreciate it! A tutorial for the shelf is in the works!
DeleteLove the wreath and I really like the shelf! I have been looking for something similar to that. Can you please share a tutorial on the shelf?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Beverly, I am working on a tutorial for the shelf!
DeleteLove the wreath, Cindy! Its got that touch of romance that I so enjoy :) Thank you so much for sharing your how-to gifting... i would have never thought that heart form could be used in this way. ❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, I am so happy you like it! I would fill my home with shabby white goodness if Mr DIY would let me lol!
DeleteOh wow... this is one gorgeous wreath! I just adore the layers upon layers of fabric!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Donna, it really turned out so much better than I expected!
DeleteYour wreath is so feminine and romantic. I am also loving its neutral colours. It kind of reminds me of jessica mcclintock bridal wear lol
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Leanna! Oh, I love jessica mcclintock clothes, that is a huge compliment, that you!
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