How To Make A Feather Wall Hanging

Macrame feather wall hangings are a trendy and elegant way to decorate your home with a handmade touch. This easy, beginner-friendly guide will walk you through creating a small macramé feather wall hanging using simple techniques.

Materials Needed:

• Macrame cord (about 30-50 feet (914.40 - 1524cm) Thickness: 3-4mm

• Wooden dowel or branch (6-12 inches long)

• Fabric stiffener or felt (optional, for shaping the feather)

• Scissors

• tape measure

• comb or pet brush

Steps to Create Your Macramé Feather Wall Hanging:

1. Cut Your Cords:

   • measure out your main bit of cord at 12 inches long (30.48cm) and cut– this will be the spine of the feather.

   • Cut 20-30 smaller cords, around 6 inches each (15.24cm) – these will form the feather’s shape.

2. Attach the Spine to the Dowel:

   • Tie the main cord to the wooden dowel using a cow hitch knot.

3. Create the Feather Shape:

   • Take a small cord, fold it in half, and place it under the spine cord.

   • Take another small cord, fold it in half, and place it over the spine.

   • Pull the looped ends through each other to create a lark’s head knot.

   • Tighten the knot and repeat this process down the length of the spine, alternating sides.

4. Comb and Trim the Feather:

   • Use a fine-tooth comb or pet brush to fray the cords, giving them a soft, feather-like texture.

   • little tip-start brushing at the end of the cord and slowly work your way in, this avoids the cord getting too tangled.

   • Trim the edges into a feather shape, make sure your scissors can cut through the cord with ease to create a neat finish. rounding the shape at the top and tapering toward the bottom.

5. Apply Fabric Stiffener or felt (Optional):

   • To help the feather hold its shape, lightly spray or brush fabric stiffener onto the fibres and let it dry.

   • For the felt, draw out the desired shape (making sure this is covers all of the feather) and cut according to the template.

   • glue the felt on one side and place the feather, holding for a couple seconds.

6. Hang and Enjoy:

   • Once dry, hang your macramé feather on the wall and admire your handmade decor!

Tips for Success:

• Use cotton macrame cord for the best fringe effect.

• Experiment with different sizes and colours for a layered feather design.

• If your feather looks uneven, reshape it with a light spritz of water and a comb.

Now you have a stunning small macrame feather wall hanging to enhance your space with a boho touch! Happy crafting!