Easy DIY Mini Wreath | Made From Upcycled Sweaters
I hope you’ve been saving your felted wool sweater scraps! This adorable mini wreath is so fun and easy to make. It’s a project that even the little ones can handle.
You can hang this mini wreath on the Christmas tree, on a doorknob, or attach one to a wrapped gift. These Christmas wreaths can be made any size! This particular wreath measures about 4 ½ across when finished.
I have a video tutorial for those of you that are visual learners.
Mini Wreath Materials & Items Needed
Sweater scraps of all colors cut into small pieces (size depends on how big or small you want the wreath to be)
- Rotary cutter/scissors
- Floral stem wire (18- 20 gauge)
- Wire Cutters
- Ribbon for embellishment and hanging
Mini Wreath Instructions:
Cut fabric into small pieces, approximately 1-1 ½ inches for the mini wreath. Don’t worry about making them uniform in size or shape. Just cut them all in the approximate same size. I really like using a rotary cutter and mat, but scissors will do just fine. BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET YOUR FINGERS IF USING A ROTARY CUTTER!
Once you have a bunch of different colors cut out, place them in a bowl or container and find a comfortable seat. This is a fun project to sit around the table with friends and family and chat while making a mni wreath or you can cozy up with your scraps and watch a good movie.
Take a wire and start threading the scraps onto the wire one at a time. There is no need to pre-cut the hole, just poke the end of the wire into the center of the scrap. Keep adding scraps until you have it to the desired size.
Once you have all your scraps loaded onto the wire, twist the ends together to make a circle. You can make a loop with the wire to hang it with, or you can clip the wire and add a ribbon to hang it with.
This mini wreath is a fun addition to a wrapped gift or given as a gift itself. A gift and decoration that is unique, charming, and EASY TO MAKE!
It’s pretty simple and straightforward. Gather your sweater scraps and get cutting.
I have a few bins full of sweater scraps. There are so many fun things you can make with even the smallest scraps of upcycled sweaters. Here are some other fun ideas.
Upcycled Sweater Hearts
How To Do Crazy Scrap Quilting USING YOUR Upcycled Sweater Scraps
Felted Wool Sweater Hearts Tutorial
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