Autumn is here! I found a vintage hat the other day made of velvet and knew I wanted to recreate it into a wreath in these warm fall colors. It's simple but rich and creates a nice touch to our entry way.
Step One: Gather Supplies. You'll need a half wreath form, 1/2 yard of fabric to wrap around your wreath form, velvet in three different colors (1/4 yard each), 1.5 yards of 2" wide satin ribbon in a coordinating color to use on your wreath, 1 yard of wide satin ribbon for hanging your wreath. Embroidery needle and coordinating embroidery thread.
Step Two: Cut your 1/2 yard of fabric into long strips to wrap around your wreath form. Then secure it by stitching it together at the beginning and end with embroidery thread.
Step Three: Cut your velvet yardage into four lengths of 4.5" x 22". Fold each long side in so that the two sides almost meet in the middle. Iron on low heat so the edges will hold. Skip this step with your satin ribbon.
Step Four: Fold your strip in half lengthwise and then open it so that it lies as it does above. Repeat with each strip of velvet so that you have four of each color. Repeat with your satin ribbon.
Step Five: Place your first four colors so that they are arranged as above. They should overlap slightly. If they are longer, trim the ends.
Step Six: Add in each additional layer so that the points fan out slightly and the ends are all tucked in.
Step Seven: Start with one piece of velvet and layer the ends on top of each other (slightly). Then stitch them to the fabric wrapped around your wreath form. Knot to secure and trim ends. Repeat with each strip, checking your progress as you go.
Step Eight: Once the ends of each strip has been secured, stitch the very tip down onto the velvet strip beneath it so that it won't be seen. This will secure it.
As simple as drinking a latte. Or at least just as enjoyable.
Add a huge satin bow, leather leaves, or a cute little figurine to customize your own velvet wreath. Happy crafting! xo. Rachel
cute I love the colors!
Posted by: Carrie Mewborn | September 15, 2011 at 06:03 PM
oh goodness so cute! i was thinking of how my wreath looked very summery right now and needed a fall touch...just in time! :) -Lo
Posted by: Lo | September 15, 2011 at 06:04 PM
Very very cute indeed! Will be fun to make my own autumn wreath.
Posted by: Charis | September 15, 2011 at 06:06 PM
I thought they were ties ;)
Posted by: bombamagagna | September 15, 2011 at 06:09 PM
Aww this is such a sweet DIY! I love the colors that you used too, very cute!! XO.
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | September 15, 2011 at 06:42 PM
Love this! Thanks for sharing :) I am always looking for another cute fall decoration
Posted by: Hollie H | September 15, 2011 at 07:03 PM
Nice nice. I love velvet. I don't think I'll have time to try this this year (full-time student) but maybe next.
--Jaclyn T
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Posted by: Jaclyn T | September 15, 2011 at 07:09 PM
Neat, I really like it!!!
Posted by: gina | September 15, 2011 at 07:25 PM
Yay! Fall is my favorite season, and this is so cute!
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Posted by: Hillary | September 15, 2011 at 08:06 PM
aw that is adorable! and I love the chalk board too, so cute
-meesch
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Posted by: meesch | September 15, 2011 at 08:11 PM
I love your DIY projects! They're so fun and unique.
-Kat
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Posted by: Kat | September 15, 2011 at 08:36 PM
omg so cute!! i love your DIY projects! :)
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Posted by: irene wibowo | September 15, 2011 at 08:59 PM
This is so cute! I bet it would also look amazing with vintage ties!
Posted by: Kendra | September 15, 2011 at 09:07 PM
What a fun idea. This would look so cute on the front door of my apartment. XO, Rae
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Posted by: Rae Veda | September 15, 2011 at 10:34 PM
That's gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Chelsei | September 15, 2011 at 11:01 PM
I love wreaths on doors, this is a great idea for one.
Zoe
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Posted by: Zoe | September 16, 2011 at 05:13 AM
this is just lovely, i think i will try and add a huge bow. thanks elsie for all the amazing give aways right now!
Posted by: Hanna | September 16, 2011 at 07:52 AM
This is such a fun idea! I just decorated our house for fall but I will have to keep this open for next year!!! Happy weekend! Oh, check out my jewelry giveaway!
~Mrs.C ;)
Posted by: Mrs C | September 16, 2011 at 11:10 AM
fantastic idea!!cant wait trying it out xo
Posted by: Katrina | September 16, 2011 at 11:15 AM
I love this! It's perfect fall weather here in RVA and I'll be crafting up a storm this weekend and just might have to make my own wreath too!
<3
Posted by: Lindsey @ arkadian belle woods | September 16, 2011 at 11:23 AM