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Rosette Wreath Tutorial

March 8, 2013 by Patti 36 Comments

So, as promised in my last post, SpringDreamin’, I’m back with a tutorial for one of my Spring decorating projects. This is my DIY Rosette Wreath made from leftover fabrics, including drop cloth material, vintage lace, burlap, and solid and floral cotton. I could call this my Pottery Barn wreath since the cotton fabric is from a Pottery Barn duvet cover which my dogs had a gigantic playfest on, resulting in a long tear right down the center. Oh well, I’m dreaming of a bedroom update anyway.
Plenty of leftover fabric if anyone is interested!
For this tutorial I used a strip of drop cloth fabric. The size strip you cut will depend upon the size rosette you want to make. This one was approximately 1-1/2″x18″. It is better to cut it a bit longer because you can always trim off the excess. 
Start by folding your strip lengthwise and finger creasing it.
Notice the fray to the fabric? I tend to prefer the frayed look but if you don’t . . . well . . . I guess you’ll just have to hem it!
 
Next turn the corner of the fabric piece down. This will be the center of your flower. While holding your rosette with one hand, twist the fabric from front to back with the other hand.  Continue wrapping your length of fabric around the “bud”, twisting as you go.
You can see the twists in the fabric in the pictures below.
With each twist apply a drop of hot glue.
Keep going until your rosette is the size you want and VOILA!
 
Okay, so what happens if your rosette doesn’t look anything like a flower?  Don’t worry, my first attempt at rosette making was pretty sad.  Don’t give up! If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again! Really! The nice thing about drop cloth fabric is that it has a little stiffness to it and kind of holds it’s shape. I practiced the twists and turns without the glue gun until I got the hang of it. 
After your rosettes are complete you’ll glue them to a wreath form. I thought a big willow wreath form from the craft store would’ve been beautiful but for this wreath, but everything I used I had on hand. Reason #1: I was in my pajamas and didn’t want to get cleaned up to go to the craft store. Reason #2: I’m fond of saving $$$. 
 
I hot glued the rosettes to a piece of cardboard cut in the shape of a circle, then trimmed close to the rosettes so it wouldn’t show from the front. I added a long piece of burlap around the outside of the rosettes as a sort of frame. I hot glued a wire clothes hanger, bent into a circle, to the back to make the wreath sturdier. Then I added a second row of burlap  to hide the hanger. I don’t know why but I tend to like my projects to look good from the back as well as the front.
Here is the end result, hanging from an old window on my covered front porch.
Below are some close-ups of my rosettes. I used 2 or 3 different fabrics to make each flower.
The entire project took an evening making flowers (while watching Downton Abbey) and a couple of hours the next morning putting it all together.
So there you have it!
If you’d like to see some more rosette wreaths for some added inspiration you can link to my post: TwoWreathsPlainAndFancy.
In this post I share a glittery rosette wreath and one made from an old flannel shirt.
 
I’ll be back in a couple of days with another Spring decorating tutorial but until then . . .
 
     Blessings,

 

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Comments

  1. denise...on a whim says

    March 8, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    This wreath is very beautiful. I’ve never had much luck with rosettes, but I just pinned your tutorial so maybe I’ll try my hand at it again. I just found you at The Shabby Nest. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Ivy and Elephants says

    March 9, 2013 at 12:44 am

    This is just gorgeous! I love the mix of the soft colors and the textured burlap. Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial.
    Hugs,
    Patti

    Reply
  3. Gabriela says

    March 9, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    Beautiful!Thanks for the tutorial!!!!

    Reply
  4. Ana Lopes says

    March 9, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    So beautibul! Love all flowers and the soft colors are gorgeous!Thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial! Would love to have you visit me sometime. Have a fabulous weekend!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

    Reply
  5. Liz Hockamier says

    March 10, 2013 at 5:56 am

    Looks absolutely darling on that sweet window frame.:)

    ~Liz

    Reply
  6. SweetPepperRose says

    March 10, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    This is just so pretty! No matter how hard I try my “roses” wont’ ever look this good.

    Reply
  7. Christi says

    March 11, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    Love the rosette tutorial! I’ve been wanting to try some of these but hadn’t pinned anything yet. They are so pretty!

    Reply
  8. Laurie@SimplyCreatingHome says

    March 11, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    What a lovely wreath and a wonderful way to repurpose your ruined duvet cover!

    Reply
  9. Jana@Transformations From the Heart says

    March 11, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    Patti,
    Your wreath is just gorgeous! I love the way that you added several different fabrics to make the rosettes. Very pretty!

    Reply
  10. Lisa says

    March 11, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    OMG! Love this! Thanks for sharing! love your blog and style. Thats why im your new follower!!

    Reply
  11. Maysem says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:07 am

    Gorgeous wreath! Love love your rosettes!!

    Reply
  12. Mary@ The Decorative Paintbrush says

    March 12, 2013 at 2:54 am

    This is simply cute as all get out! Found you on Boogieboard Cottage!

    Reply
  13. Clover + Mustard says

    March 12, 2013 at 6:52 am

    Such a cute idea! Thanks for sharing.

    I’m having a giveaway over at my blog, check it out: http://cloverandmustard.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-few-of-my-favorites-giveaway.html

    Have a great week!

    Reply
  14. Cindy says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    Your wreath is beautiful! Thanks for sharing how you did it!

    Reply
  15. {northern cottage} says

    March 12, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    sooo very pretty – i’m smitten with your two toned flowers and just made some yesterday & am in love with the colors you chose. well done!

    http://www.northerncottage.net

    Reply
  16. Judy K says

    March 13, 2013 at 1:08 am

    Your wreath is so pretty. Love the rosettes. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.

    Reply
  17. Cynthia Landrie says

    March 13, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    When you make a flower, it is beautiful! When I make one not so much. I will have to give this a try again using your directions! Thanks so much!

    Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com

    Reply
  18. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    March 13, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    This is so pretty and such a great tutorial. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  19. Emily Thompson says

    March 14, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    this wreath is beautiful!!! Thanks for the link back too! Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays at Nap-Time Creations….You are being featured tomorrow at my spring projects round up. I would love for you to put my featured button on this post :o)
    http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2013/03/springprojects.html

    Reply
  20. Amy Kinser says

    March 14, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    Your wreath looks beautiful hanging on the old window. I love the rosettes.

    I actually did one this winter with a couple of old sweaters I had and some blue and white ticking. Loved the look of it. I actually need to put it away since it is wintery. Thinks for reminding me. 🙂

    Reply
  21. Candy says

    March 15, 2013 at 5:59 am

    Love those rosettes, and they look so pretty on your wreath. I am dying to make some myself. Thanks so much for sharing.
    Candy
    PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com

    Reply
  22. Jennifer Hughes says

    March 15, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    Thanks for visiting and linking up at Design Decor Tuesday! I hope you don’t mind that I pinned your entry.

    And I hope you’ll join me for my Friday Flash Blog at The Jenny Evolution. Another terrific place to show off your stuff!

    Reply
  23. Linda Bouffard says

    March 15, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    I LOVE this rosette! Beautiful tutorial also. Would love to have you link this to What to do Weekends Party. Nice weekend project! Linda

    http://www.craftsalamode.com/2013/03/what-to-do-weekends-10.html

    Reply
  24. Angela says

    March 16, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    Your wreath is so pretty, thanks for sharing the tutorial

    Reply
  25. Peggy~PJH Designs says

    March 17, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    What a beautiful wreath! Thanks for sharing the tutorial with us. I really appreciate you linking up this week at Transformed Tuesday.
    Hugs,
    Peggy

    Reply
  26. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    March 18, 2013 at 1:26 am

    Your rosettes are beautiful!

    Reply
  27. Peggy~PJH Designs says

    March 18, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    You’re featured this week on Transformed Tuesday.

    xoxo,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

    Reply
  28. Stacey says

    March 19, 2013 at 2:28 am

    So cute Patti! Love this!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

    Reply
  29. Alicia says

    March 19, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    ¡¡PRECIOSA¡¡
    Un saludo

    Reply
  30. Jann Olson says

    March 20, 2013 at 1:38 am

    Thanks for the great tutorial Patti. I make these flowers also. The only thing I do different is I start with a knot at the end. That becomes my center. I like both ways. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  31. EveryDay Bloom says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    I love the combination of texture (including crochet!), colors, weaves, prints… definitely a yummy wreath. I’m excited to try this embellishment. Thanks so much for sharing…Lynaea @ EveryDayBloom.com

    Reply
  32. Roxana says

    September 1, 2013 at 10:24 am

    In the last time, I am very interesting about handmade. The roses are so CUTE. I made some roses – 5- but does not look like yours. I don’t understand very well how you make the twists. Maybe you can insert a Video tutorial.You make a great job here and I’ll watch yoour marvelous works. Thanks You!!!!

    Reply
  33. Camille says

    September 29, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    I’m a little late to this post, but oh.my.goodness, Patti!!! I love the wreath, but I am DROOLING over the rosettes!!! I’m brand spankin’ new to making them, but I’ve been practicing and I may be beginning to get the hang of it. I do have a question though about the multiple colors (which I dearly love). How did you connect your fabrics together, or did you make separate rosettes and glue them together? I love your tutorial! I’ve been following you for a few months, but somehow missed this post. My bad! I’ll be making up for lost time, for sure! 🙂 Thank you for your wonderful blog.

    Reply
  34. Heather says

    January 25, 2015 at 11:07 am

    I love wreaths & this one is so pretty! I have some denim scraps I might use to try my hand at rosettes! I think my favorite part, though, is that you used what you had on hand. Using burlap on cardboard is genius! My husband is forever ordering his textbooks from Amazon – I’m gonna snag the box next time! 🙂

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