A small wall hanging from fabric strips

Choose a limited group of colors

Place scraps together and select a few colors that remain distinct from a normal viewing distance. Strip widths can vary, but arrange them deliberately. One strong color can emphasize the center or an edge. Distributing every scrap equally may turn the piece into an unfocused collection.

Use a smooth, lightweight rod without splinters. A length around 25 to 35 cm, about 10 to 14 inches, suits a small piece. Try paper strips at the intended display location before cutting fabric. This makes proportion changes possible without shortening useful scraps unnecessarily.

For a sloping lower outline, attach small paper markers to the strips first. You can assess the proposed line from a distance without cutting. An asymmetric outline often reads more clearly when the upper spacing stays calm. Avoid changing color, width, spacing, and length independently on every strip at once.

Allow extra length for the loops

Each strip hangs over the rod or attaches with a pulled-through loop. For the latter, fold the strip in half, place its loop behind the rod, and draw both tails through it. The hanging length is therefore less than half the cut length. Leave extra and establish the lower outline only after hanging the work.

Torn edges can add texture on some fabrics, while others fray uncontrollably. Test the material. For a quieter finish, cut and narrowly hem the strips or use already finished ribbons. Mixing fuzzy and smooth edges may work visually, but the piece should not continually shed fibers.

Build downward from the rod

Attach the middle strips first, then add the sides. Keep the loops loose enough to adjust and show some rod if desired. Hang the piece and inspect the distribution. Trim gradually into a straight, stepped, or gently curved lower edge. Avoid cutting several stretchy layers blindly at once.

A separate short hanging cord at the rod ends supports the work. Use a fixing appropriate to the wall and actual weight. Keep long loose strips away from small children, sleeping areas, lamps, and open flames. Take the piece down to dust it gently. Washable strips can be removed individually if their knots have not been permanently glued.