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Make a Patriotic Wreath With Your Old Jeans!
by
Elena K, Hometalk Team
(IC: homeowner)
5 Materials
$10
4-6 Hours
Medium
Don't know about you but I'm already getting ready to celebrate July 4th!
This year I'm going all the way and will be decorating big time.
This year I'm going all the way and will be decorating big time.
STEP 1: Gather Your Supplies
STEP 2: Cut Your Felt Sheet into Strips
If you're going to use the scissors often, invest in a good brand - it's worth it!
Once you've done, stack 2 or 3 neatly so we can cut them in half. No need to be super exact but cutting the two pieces about same length will help later.
STEP 3: Mark off Your Areas with Tape
If you want to follow me, get the tape and use it to mark each segment - you'll have to remove markers as you go. In my 12" wreath, each red or white block is about 1/3rd of the area between the separators.
STEP 4: Add Your Red Felt Strips
STEP 5: Cut and Add Your White Felt Strips
Again, start from the inside out - one stripe at a time -and repeat 6 times.
STEP 6: Fill in the 3/4 of the Wreath with the Red and White Strips
Feeling refreshed I was able to finish in a breeze remaining white and reds in a breeze.
STEP 7: Cut Strips of (More) White and Jean
STEP 8: Add the White and Jean Strips
STEP 9: Trim Your Strips
And here it is. I really like how it looks. It was a work of love, but hey - it is the American flag!
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Suggested materials:
- Green wire wreath metal frame (mine is 12") (Craft Store or online)
- 6-7 sheets of White felt, US letter size (8 1/2" x 11") (Craft Store or online)
- 3-4 sheets of red felt (8 1/2" x 11") (Craft Store or online)
- Cloth scissors (Craft Store or online)
- White or painters tape (optional) (White or painters tape (optional))
Published June 7th, 2016 7:05 PM
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Tin18420065 on Jun 03, 2022
Loved doing this. I did create an 18" wreath but it was easy to modify with the direction that where given. Super simple and looks great! I will definitely do this again for other seasons 🙂
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Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
If you don't have any old jeans could you use blue felt or buy denim material?
Instead of red and white felt can you use old T-shirts?
Could you use just fabric and jeans? I have a lot of both! Haha!