Leafy DIY Fabric Scrap Wreath for Fall
What Can you make out of old wool blankets? This super easy DIY fabric scrap wreath is a great way to upcycle vintage blankets and use up fabric scraps.
Making something beautiful out of basically nothing is one of my favorite things to do! This upcycled wreath does exactly that, using vintage blankets and fabric scraps. Inexpensive, easy and beautiful? Can’t beat that for a great DIY! You’re going to want to make one of these for every season. Here’s how to make a Leafy DIY Fabric Scrap Wreath for Fall.
Today I’m joining a few creative friends to send Fall DIY project ideas your way. Thanks to Aliya from Open Doors Open Hearts for hosting us! If you’re visiting from The Antiqued Journey, weren’t Rachel’s polka dot pumpkins so cute? Fun fact: Rachel and I both live in the Mpls, MN area and have actually met in real life! Make sure to give both of these ladies a visit:) I’ll have the rest of the inspiration at the end.
Leafy DIY Fabric Scrap Wreath for Fall
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This wreath idea came out of seeing a beautiful idea from KariAnne Wood from Thistlewood Farms. KariAnne is super creative and is an expert at making beautiful from the humble. Her Dropcloth Wreath is so cool! But, I’m a color girl and love to make my projects from something old. Trash to treasure is my forte:)
My stack of vintage blanket pieces, leftover from my “Repurposed Wool Blanket Bunting” was calling to me. I wanted to enjoy all these pretty old blankets everyday; I love their colors and patterns. I decided to use KariAnne’s idea with my old blanket and scrap fabric stash. I couldn’t be happier with the result! And I think you’re going to want to make one (at least) of these for yourself.
Disclosure: no perfect vintage blankets were harmed in this project. These are stained, holey versions that were picked up for basically free😉
How to Make a Leafy DIY Fabric Scrap Wreath
Materials & tools Needed:
- Old blankets and fabric scraps
- Cardstock leaf shape (make yourself)
- Fabric scissors (these are my favorite:)
- Wire wreath form
- Lengths of fabric scrap/burlap
- Hot Melt Glue Gun (preferably gorilla glue)
- Twine
Leafy Fabric Scrap Wreath
Craft a simple leafy wreath from scrap fabrics and thrifted blankets. Beautiful for any season, depending on the fabrics you choose
Materials
- wire wreath form (I used a 12")
- scrap fabrics
- leaf template
- burlap
- twine
Tools
- fabric scissors
- hot melt glue gun and glue
Instructions
- Gather your materials and tools.
- First, wrap lengths of burlap or scrap fabric around wreath form to cover. Hot glue at the beginning and at end.
- This is just to cover the wreath form and so it looks nice from the back.
- Cut a simple leaf template from cardboard or cardstock. Mine was 3 1/2" long and had a wider space at the bottom and a pointy part at the other end.
- My leaf was 2 1/2" wide.
- Cut out a bunch of leaf shapes in different scrap fabrics. Old blankets, vintage scarves and thicker fabric scraps work nicely.
- Hot glue the end of each leaf and squeeze closed. Hold till dry. It will resemble more of a petal now.
- Start hot glueing your leaves onto the wreath form, all going the same direction. Placement idea: I glued one on either side facing in first. Then I glued one in the middle facing the center of the wreath. If there were bare spots, I added random ones; I didn't want it to look too "perfect".
- Glue 5-7" of each leaf's color/pattern. This is a 12" leaf form, to give you an idea.
- Tie a twine knot on the back to hang anywhere.
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I’m so excited with how this wreath turned out! FYI, most of these fabrics are from vintage blankets. The gray fabric is leftover from my “Sunflower Button Pillow How To“, and the green plaid is leftover yardage from another craft project. The thicker fabrics fill out the wreath better.
For more of my vintage repurposed projects:
Upcycled Vintage Quilt Witch Hat DIY
16 Best Vintage Repurposing Junk Projects to Make Now
For more creative, Fall DIY project ideas, I hope you’ll visit, Aliya, from Open Doors Open Hearts next; her clay pumpkins are so cool!
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This is such a pretty wreath Lora. I love all of the different colors and patterns together.
Your wreath is beautiful, and a lovely way to use up scraps.
Thanks, Claire; glad you liked it!
Lora, This technique looks so cozy–love all the textures! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
Your welcome, Cecilia!
Adorable! Your tutorial was so easy to follow! I am disappointed that I don’t have the kind of fabrics in my stash to do one. (Like I need another project right now–busy crafting for our church Christmas bazaar!) Gives me something else to look for when thrifting, I guess!
You could do it with fabrics for any season:)
Hi Lora – This is a fabulous idea for reusing old woolen items. I bet old wool sweaters would work well too. What I love best about this wreath is how your kept all the same patterns together in each section. So clever and it looks great!
Thanks, Anna! I’m glad what was in my head came out looking good;)
Love your wreath! I would’ve never thought to use all the different colors in fabrics. Thanks for the idea!
Your so welcome! I love all those Fall colors:)
Probably my favorite fall wreath seen this year! So pretty and fun. Love your cleverness!
pinned
I just can’t get enough of wreaths. Can I hang 10 in each room? 😉
Love this idea, so cute, thanks so much for sharing.
So glad you liked it!
Such a fun idea, Lora. I love the mix of patterns and colors you used too. It turned out beautifully! Happy to be hopping with you today. Pinned!
Thanks, Jen!
Lora, this is so pretty, and the mixture of colors is beautiful! Pinned!
Thanks, Cindy!
Oh my goodness, Lora!!! HOW CUTE!!!!! I LOVE it. It’s adorable. How smart to put those old blankets to an amazing use!! Love hopping with you, friend!! Let’s go thrifting together soon as the weather gets colder 🙂
Thanks, Rachel! That sounds fun!
Lora, This wreath is beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration.
Your welcome!
Lora!! I have so much left over fabric from different projects I’ve done and now I know what to do with them!! This diy is such a great one for Fall and for cleaning out my craft stuff! Thanks so much for sharing!! It’s gorgeous!!
Your girls could even help you with this one; so easy!