DIY Macrame Tutorial: How To Make A Large Macrame Feather/Leaf

DIY Macrame Tutorial: How To Make A Macrame Feather/Leaf! Please see below for materials and written instructions.
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Materials :
3mm Single Strand Twisted Cotton String
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Fabric Glue (I’ve used E6000 Industrial Strength Adhesive - purchased at Michaels)
Pet Brush and Comb (purchased at Walmart)
Scissors
Felt (purchased at Michaels)
*Please note: I use Cow Hitch knots to create the feather/leaf. This knot is the reverse of the Lark’s Head knot (if you were to flip the Lark’s Head knot around you would see the Cow Hitch Knot).
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We will start by cutting the felt. The felt will be used as a backing for your feather. It hold’s the feather’s shape when you hang it on the wall. Cut your felt to your desired size. If you are interested in creating several feathers I would recommend cutting yourself a template that can be used to measure out your felt.
My template is 13 inches (33 cm) long and 7 1/4 inches (19 cm) wide at its widest point. This creates a finished feather that is 15 inches (38 cm) long and 8 inches (21 cm) wide.
During this video I will speed up a few sections such as when I cut the felt and brush out the string . If you would like to view these sections in real time please click the settings option at the bottom right of the screen, click speed and click 0.25.
Next we will cut the twisted string to create the feather. Cut a piece of string that is 36 inches (92 cm) long. This piece of rope will run along the centre of your feather. Fold it in half and tie a double knot at the top.
Cut 32 pieces of rope - each piece is 17 inches (43 cm) long. Attach these pieces of rope to your centre piece using Cow Hitch knots. A Cow Hitch knot is the reverse of the Lark’s Head Knot. If you were to create a Lark’s Head knot and then flip your work over you would see a Cow Hitch knot.
Attach one piece on the left, one piece on the right, and so on. Repeat this process until you attached all 32 pieces of rope.
Here is what it will look like overtop of the felt. I like to leave an inch or so of string on each side so that you cannot see the felt from the front.
With the two middle strands tie a double knot at the bottom of your work.
Remove the felt from the back and brush out your string. I am going to change to another board behind my work so that I don’t scratch up this board when I brush out my string.
Using your pet brush, brush out your string.
I like to go back over the string with a fine comb afterwards to make sure the string is completely brushed out and does not curl.
You might find some extra cotton on your brush - that is normal just get rid of it before you start brushing again.
Flip your work around and brush out the other side.
Decide which side of the feather you want to be the front of your work. We will add felt to the other side of your work. I will use this side as the front of my work.
Grab your glue and add glue to the centre piece of your feather. Add glue to your felt as well.
Flip your work over and add a little extra glue to the top.
Flip your work back over and cut along the sides of your work. Follow your felt template.
My regular scissors are a bit dull so I used my sewing scissors. I would recommend a sharp pair of regular scissors but sewing scissors will work as well.
Cut the other side and then flip over for final trimmings.
Comb the front strands to make sure it is all straight and then cut where necessary.
I like to fluff my feather up a little bit to give it a little more depth.
Thanks so much for watching! If you like this video please hit the thumbs up below and if you have any feedback please feel free to leave a comment. Don't forget to subscribe for more video tutorials!

[@katrinabettaney129]

Thank you. So simple but a great looking feather afterwards, I used to do macrame 50 years ago and loved it then!

[@solimarysramos8236]

Omg love love love.... $65 for 13 leaves on etsy doesn't seem so expensive now...this is alot of work...love it

[@taylorellison2719]

I wish every video on YT was this detailed.

[@DClark-hd6lw]

I am soooo excited. I have never done macrame before, but your tutorial makes this looks easy and so gorgeous. The felt on the back is genius !! Thanks from one Canuck to another ❣️🇨🇦

[@khatgib]

The best tutorial I've seen on this project.

[@Haalan89]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It's been years around but today it saved the day!! We are about to do an native american themed camping for our cub scouts and your patern helped me make my shaman feathers!

[@MrLadyluc91]

Thank you for this tutorial, I find it the most easiest to use. I made one from Dollar Tree yarn and was such fun to do. You can't go wrong using your tutorial, thank you again!

[@sanjuktapatro]

Thank u..I was mad making this leaf stable while hanging...but it was wilting..but ur idea helped me alot...I'm thankful to u infinite times...

[@charlenelacombe6257]

Love the idea with the felt. I haven't seen that before. I like how it supports the shape you want! Thank you :)

[@carolnoel7646]

The backing is genius on this feather. It holds the shape beautifully. You are such a great teacher. I find it hard to quit watching the tutorials. Thank you!

[@LotsofKnotsCanada]

Thanks so much!!

[@raymaynasse6746]

Can u tell me what u use im the backing of leafs to holds the shape beautifully..??? Best regards from manokwari, west papua, indonesia

[@carolnoel7646]

@@raymaynasse6746 felt

[@juanitarandall4181]

I have been looking for a quieter/not fussy way to do a feather out of macrame cords. Thank you for showing us the way. Love, love, love your tutorial.💐💖👍🏾

[@amyashlyn711]

You did an excellent job explaining this for the newbies! Thank you!

[@vindy2187]

Ur really tooo good an slow an detailed i love ur detailed way of explaining

[@ShanIngram-f3i]

This is such a good tutorial. Super simple. Thank you!

[@virginiasantillan2267]

Beautiful job and now it’s time to get my supplies. God Loves Y’all Always Everyone ❤

[@powellmmbone6428]

Wooow you made it seems so easy. God willing I'm gonna try this

[@sasikala68]

Thank you for making this video for us beginners , that was well explanatory would try and post again how it came out for me. Looking forward for new videos.

[@anjusartgallerynigeria1605]

beautiful.easy to follow. thanks for sharing.. I was actually looking for such video to make it .. keep up dear (Devi from Nigeria) 👌

[@nicolarose1434]

Love this, instructions are clear and very good. Thank you so much 💕💕

[@BlackRose-xt2xu]

Thank you much for making this video. The steps are awesome and easy compared to others.

[@radhikanarayan1077]

So pretty, beautiful.

[@keerstonyoung3848]

I am impressed with your work. Thank you!

[@kimmay3699]

It's lovely and the felt backing is a great idea, but you definitely need some better scissors!

[@boujeemanifestor]

Loved this and will be using your design

[@deloresmc2659]

It's a great video, easy to follow and the feathers are magnificent

[@PjMcneely]

Wow! Best tutorials ever. Love it. Very easy to understand & comprehend. Thx so much ❤️

[@loosepenhenny]

Thank you for this tutorial!! Really well done and easy to follow.

[@pinup_charmer3348]

I don't want to use the felt backing I have seen their leaves done by using a craft spray that stiffens the fabric. I think I will end up using that method instead so that I don't have to deal with trying to cut out templates and all that because I am very bad at it but this was an excellent tutorial, thank you very much.

[@MiVidaJugosaMVJ]

So pretty! Thanks for your video

[@cindyvellinga1034]

I would like to make a smaller feather like 4 inches, having your suggested amount of cord would be appreciated!

[@MaideCanyakar]

Brushing looks so satisfying

[@julietomlinson9045]

If you wanted to make several feathers hanging from a branch, should you attach the first cord (spine of the leaf) to the branch before added the rest of the cords? It would be easier to make the leaves first & then attach them to the branch, but I’m not sure how to do that

[@enriquelopezlozano9750]

Luz Marleny desde Santa Marta Colombia. Eres una persona muy especial y explicas muy bien, pero que bueno sería ver los tutoriales en otros idiomas como por ejemplo en español. Muchas bendiciones

[@amandalowry8984]

This is why I love your videos! Thanks for the tips

[@dheerasaikia4664]

So very very nice and beautiful

[@graceaaron1596]

It looks pretty

[@007goodluck007]

Beautifully done.. Loved the end product.. It's marvelous 👏👏👏👏

[@ummamadhobi1761]

Thank you so much for the video.

[@susanomspacker2533]

Do you add any glue to the rest of the combed out areas

[@klaritydawn]

I'm sooo addicted to your channel after only 1 video, that's all it took!

[@Thewrangler53]

Very nice o would have added beads and dyed it but wow u made it so easy to follow thank u

[@Ash-dt7ux]

Beautiful. I am going to try this

[@ruchisharma8282]

Should we use soft felt or stiff One??

[@xuguo2010]

Nice work

[@sushmitakhandala1711]

Lady you made it so easier❣️

[@ruchisharma8282]

How to choose good felt for this? Plz guide❤

[@halasleem4861]

Thank you But what is filt you used

[@helenellsworth9556]

I did pastel pink on one side and white on the other, it's for my daughter

[@louisetremblay5603]

Do you think cardstock would would instead of felt?

[@karens65]

I just found your channel and so excited. Just started this for my first project.

[@chandelle2146]

Do you think if your leaf is a different color from the felt it will show. Trying to save some money not having to buy different colors

[@m3lindalewis]

maybe this is a stupid questions...lol but when you are making say a red or black feather do you change the color of the felt?

[@aadyasingh2321]

can i use 3ply instead of twisted cord

[@jogoddess1255]

I have question. Anyone know where I find a video on how to then tie onto wood dowl for hanging?

[@kimgourieux9480]

@lotsofknotscanada Any suggestions? I am wondering this too. Just made 7 leaves using your tutorial. Now I need to attach them to the branch!

[@joslo9291]

Yes it’s called the constrictor knot- I found on you tube

[@jenniethapa8474]

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[@SarcasmicGlory]

Make a much longer loop at the top and just loop over the wood and put the leaf through the loop

[@virginiasantillan2267]

Just attach a thread to the top of the leaf . If you look you’ll see the top has a round hole in the middle

[@karmentrnovsek9084]

Elegant and very beautiful💕 Thank you for sharing🙏💕🙋

[@deveshreeajani]

Very nice

[@kristynjohnson1193]

Beautiful!! It only works with cotton yarn

[@minervafelix3991]

Quedó preciosa esta pluma y facil de hacer gracias😊

[@GurugramSisters]

nice demo

[@taranoel7990]

Love the feather and the grouping you have it in on the wall ♥️

[@ShaunaRobinson-h8w]

What kind of string/size and glue did you use?

[@sayalisonawane2255]

So beautiful...Thanks for sharing

[@ChaCha-ds3pw]

I think this is having an ASMR affect on me❤️ I had no idea feathers are an option. I’m ready to try to make this

[@nissyabraham3919]

Beautifully done. While it

[@Alypinkflower]

Wow thnx for sharing ❤️💐

[@janetgriffiths1534]

Thank you for sharing !💗😊

[@maryvonneblanc2576]

Super joli !! Je l’ai fais et pour une fois je suis contente d’avoir réussi !!Par contre serait il possible de savoir ce que vous encollez dessous ? Pour ma part j’ai mis du carton mais est-ce bien recommandé ? En vous remerciant passez une bonne journée !!

[@bonnieb6984]

Great video, now I need to buy sharp scissors because every pair in my house suck lol. my leaf is getting smaller and smaller as I can't trim it nicely.

[@edytanowicka2606]

Wow amazing looks really easy but still video is very helpful for me as a beginner 😊

[@Elisschumacher]

Wow I love it , so cute!! Congrt's and thank you for sharing. Best regards from Brazil!!!

[@hobbynothubby]

New subscriber here😍 thanks for this tutorial. Very easy to understand and can't wait to apply it in my next project.

[@phoenixphoenix8868]

Thnks for the wonderful tutorial!🥰

[@marthaluciamejiaromero9619]

Hola me gustan los tutoriales que haces super y estoy haciendo algunos trabajos de acuerdo a lo que has ido enseñando. Una inquietud necesariamente la pluma hay que pegarla sobre fieltro o hay otra forma para que quede fuerte con alguna especie de laca en spray o algo así. Gracias sigo las indicaciones ya que solo hablo español.

[@LotsofKnotsCanada]

Thanks for the message! You could use an adhesive spray I'm just not sure if it would work as well as the felted back to hold the feather's shape.

[@marthaluciamejiaromero9619]

@@LotsofKnotsCanadaGracias un saludo desde Colombia

[@Gojo-4-5aa]

Which cloth you cut first

[@mebhi2]

I use spray starch on my smaller feathers....not sure how well it would work on the larger ones.... After spraying them pat them with your hand to help it absorb the starch and to form its shape....

[@mebhi2]

P.S. leave flat until it’s dry....

[@snigdhasaikia5616]

Can we not use felt?

[@sushamasachidanand3733]

Excellent teaching 👍

[@manjotkaur8833]

From India , very nyc mam💋💋

[@ReksEssentials]

Thank you 💜

[@anshikakanda9742]

This video was uploaded on my birthday 😂

[@dperez514]

What would happen if I used a 6mm twisted cotton string? I have so much left over wondering if it would droop too much when I comb it out?

[@joyceannbarton2868]

Absolutely Gorgeous. I'm doing this for sure in shades of blue. Your talents are exceptional as well as your instructions.T4S😚🌹🌷🌹

[@cljardimlive]

Thank you! Love it! Very well explained. Lived in Vancouver. Miss a lot Canada!

[@brighteyes6585]

Ohhh! 😗 I like how you did that! Looks easier that what I had in mind. Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@TheClairemyst]

Nice n easy to follow instructions. Followed from IG. New subscriber

[@anjalikaralkar4454]

Which. Material u use for. Feather. Backing

[@giacomofiori3653]

Ciao sei bravissima ,ti vorrei chiedere una volta fatta la foglia in macramè come pulirla nel tempo ? 😘

[@fosterck13]

Would regular 100% kitchen cotton yarn work?

[@carf16]

very nice, thank you! what size of cord do you use? 3mm? thanks

[@misdina56]

Thank you Crest toturial 🥳

[@avasangels6167]

I'm going to get this and do it it's so beautiful 🥰😍

[@ethereal369]

This would make great earrings on a miniature scale.

[@swarnimabhattacharya848]

Wow... love it from India

[@ladycathou]

I will try my first one soon, thanks for the video

[@ZombieQueen819]

Thank you for sharing,,, new subscriber

[@aishinath]

Hi I wanted to know what can be used instead of a pet brush?

[@priyankagunjal1557]

Very elegant 😍😍😍What is the material to which you are attaching feather?pls reply

[@TINKLECRAFTS]

Very beautiful. But I don't have Macrame thread. Can I use normal wool thread ? Will it work ? Please guide ♥️

[@erykablack]

These videos are so helpful! I love how into macrame this girl is - it makes me so happy 😊

[@3useb10]

Stunning 🤩