This was a really easy wreath I threw together with some scraps of old fabric I had around the house. The only down side is how time consuming it was. It took me about a week to finish but only because I was doing it in my spare time while watching TV.
Step 1: Buy a metal wreath like this bad boy:
You can get them at most craft stores. It cost me $1.50 with a coupon - I got the smallest size they had.
Step 2: Pick your fabric. I didn't measure how much I used since my fabric was bits and pieces left over from another project but I would guess a yard or two would be sufficient. My fabric frays a little (I think that's part of the charm) so if that bothers you you might want to pick up some anti fray spray or buy a fabric that doesn't fray.
Step 3: Cut your strips. Mine were 1/2 inch x 4 inches (roughly). You just need them long enough to tie and not very wide so that your wreath looks nice and full when it's done. Some of my strips were a little smaller than others so I just made sure I varied my pattern enough that that didn't matter.
Step 4: Tie away! I did not double knot mine - just tied them really tight around each ring but if want to double tie for more security (like if it's hanging outdoors in rough weather) you'll need to make sure your fabric is long enough.
Step 5: Fluff and turn them all facing the same direction.
Here's a picture of the backside so you can see what it looks like when finished.
Happy crafting!
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