Fall Project: DIY Burlap Wreath

DIY Fall Burlap Wreath by Vintage Soul Modern Spirit

So as you know, my weekly round-up was all about fall decor and front door wreaths. My obsession with burlap and the round-up inspired me to venture out and make my own. During my trip to Hobby Lobby (by the way, I love this place!) I came across this beautiful printed burlap. Prior to heading to the store, I had been thinking a chevron print would be really pretty. I was planning to paint a chevron stripe myself on the burlap, but HL had several different types and colors of burlap.

As you can see it I ended up with a cream colored burlap with a black chevron print. So I didn't have to paint a thing and I actually ended up with a lighter color burlap than I thought even existed. And HL was offering 50% off burlap rolls last week. Win-win situation! Yeah!!!

You will need a few supplies to create this wreath.

• Wire wreath form - I used the second to largest form available to create mine.
• Burlap roll (15ft) - I used three for a full and fluffy look but you could use two rolls.  
• Scissors  
• Pipe cleaners - I used black but you should get a color that matches your burlap.
• Patience! This a bit time consuming.

To begin, you will want to cut each pipe cleaner into thirds. You will end up with sections that you will use to secure the burlap to the wreath form.

Take the end of the burlap roll and one of the sections on the form that has a crossing bracket.

Next, you will want to begin fluffing the burlap into little rolls. You will want to play with the height and width of each ruffle. I like a little drama, so my fluffs where a bit exagerated. Once happy with the fluff, you want to pull it down and secure it to the form with a pipe cleaner piece.

And then you keep going. Rotating between the different wire rows of the form. Create your own rhythm but if you need help getting started - you start in the middle, so then you can go down and then back to the middle and then up, and so on.

Continue working your way around the form. As you go to attach a second roll the previous, just blend them end. It won't matter if you don't secure this next roll to the middle section. You just don't want to see the end. (Sorry, I did not get a photo of this).

Now this step is optional, once your done you can start playing around with the ruffles and move them to get a more consistent flow. But imperfection is just as pretty. In addition, you can stitch some of your parts together to close any gaps that you see the form through. I used a simple needle and all purpose thread to do this.

But again, totally not necessary. Just me being an obsessive DIYer. Whenever I do a craft, I become obsessed with getting it right or close to the inspiration as possible. Although, I am probably the only one that notices. At least that is what James tells me all the time.

Can't wait to add this to the door of our new home. It is a bit big for our apartment door but I wanted to show you how fabulous it is. And there it is! A beautiful burlap wreath. I am thinking of adding some fall faux flowers and possibly the letter "D" for our last name. I have seen many versions that just added a beautiful bow in a contrast color that were really pretty.

I couldn't decide on anything when I was at the store. I searched and searched but found nothing. I would like to add a pop of color but I am not sure what color would be best. I think it may be easier to find something now, that the wreath is complete.

So what do you think? Should I add flowers, our an initial, a bow, or something else. If you make it, please sure yours with me.