Patriotic Deco Mesh Wreath Tutorial - Sincerely Creative Mom (2023)

May is just the right time to get out your patriotic door decorations and get ready to celebrate America. In just a few weeks it's Memorial Day and the 4th of July is just around the corner! The best thing about patriotic wreaths is that they can serve as Memorial Day and 4th of July wreaths. Break out the red, white and blue and follow these steps to learn how to make a patriotic decorative mesh wreath in time for the upcoming holidays celebrating our great country. If you're not ready to make this deco mesh wreath yet, make surepin this tutorialfor later.

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Patriotic Deco Mesh Wreath Accessory

All materials used in this tutorial are mineAmerica wreath kit. If the set is sold out or you would like to purchase your own materials, here are the materials you need to make your own deco mesh wreath that celebrates America.

For the wreath:

14 inch wreath wire frame

1 America the beautiful sign

1 roll of 10 inch decorative netting (this is burlap colored jute, one of my favorites!)

2, 2.5 inch cable tie (5 yards each)

2 cable tie mounts

For the bow:

1, 2.5 inch cable tie (2 yards)

2 1.5 inch cable ties (2 yards each)

pipe cleaners

I have a few others toopatriotic wreath kitsin stock (at the time of writing this article) that you can order and are very similar to this one. Check them out in my Etsy shop.

Patriotic deco mesh wreath step by step

You will always ask what my favorite net is and my answer is always the jute net with the foil running through it. This is the deco mesh we're going to use today. It's a bit lighter as it's a bit see-through, but we've included ribbon clusters and a beautiful patriotic bow to cover the frame.

Step 1: Prepare your mesh and tape.

Cut your mesh into 12 pieces that are 20 inches tall.

Cut the two 2.5 inch strands of wire you will be using for your wreath into 12 pieces that are 14 inches long. Take one from each ribbon and line it up with your favorite pattern. Then fold each pair in half.

Step 2: Attach pipe cleaners to the wreath frame.

Twist a pipe cleaner around the two inner rings of the frameson each of the six brackets of the frame. Then twist a pipe cleaner around the two outer rings positioned between the six brackets. Make sure the pipe cleaners are tied tightly up to the wire frame.

Step 3: Make your deco mesh ruffle

Lay your netting with the roll facing you, then crumple the netting, gathering it while pulling it towards you and gathering it to the center. Using the mesh with the foil lines, use the center blue line to curl the center. Pinch the center of the mesh ruffle to look like a butterfly.

Step 4: Attach your mesh ruffle

Starting with the outer pipe cleaners, place the ruffle horizontally between the pipe cleaners with the "wings" going out to the sides. Then twist the pipe cleaner around the center of the ruffle. Since we are making this ring pancake style, overlap the bottom and top of the right "wing" over the left bottom and top. The mesh will be round and flat.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 around the outer pipe cleaners.

Step 5: Attach Your Ribbon Clusters

Take your folded pairs of ribbons, unfold them and pinch the centers together to form them into a V shape, then place them in the center of your stitch bundles with the ribbon ends facing you. Secure the tape with the pipe cleaners, then trim off excess pipe cleaners. Pull the ribbon tails around and spread them out.

Step 6: Repeat steps 3-5 on the inner ring

After attaching the mesh clusters to the inner rings, go through and add your band clusters.

Step 7: Make and attach your patriotic bow

Using the 2.5 inch wire tape, measure about 8 inches for the tail, then make a 6 inch loop. Pinch, twist and then make another loop. Repeat until you have two loops and a tail on each side.

Do the same with your 1.5 inch bands, making the tail and loops slightly smaller. Make two loops on each side.

The last loop from the 1.5 inch ribbon has an additional smaller loop in the middle to hide the pipe cleaner. The middle loop should be about 1.5 inches smaller than the other loops. Once you've made this loop, pinch, twist and make the other loops slightly larger. They have two loops on each side in addition to the center loop.

Stack the ribbons on top of each other (an EZ Bow Maker will help) and wrap a pipe cleaner around the center. Interlock the ribbon ends, then lift the middle loop up to hide the pipe cleaner. Slide the pipe cleaner through the mesh and ribbon, wrap around the rim rings and twist the pipe cleaner to secure. Loosen up your bow by pulling on the ends and loops and separating them.

Step 8: Attach Your Patriotic Sign

Glue the zip tie mounts to the back of your shield. Slide the pipe cleaners through the mounts about 1 inch and twist the zip tie to leave a long pipe cleaner arm on each side of the shield. Place the shield on top of the wreath and position it to cover the pipe cleaners in the center of your net and ribbon clusters. Push the pipe cleaner through the rim, turn it and fix it at the back.

DIY resources for deco mesh wreath

Whether you're just starting out in making deco netting wreaths or you've been making them for years, DIY resources can help you take your wreath making to the next level. They can help you find inspiration or offer designs carefully put together with all the materials needed.

One resource is wreath kits, which come with a specific design and the materials you need to create it. I sell many kinds of DIY wreath kits in myEtsy-Shop. The accessories included in each kit depend on the project, but accessories typically include a wire frame, deco mesh, ribbon, pipe cleaners, brackets, and a sign.

Another resource is a monthly oneAbo-Boxby Deco Exchange. A new box will be delivered straight to your home every month! These boxes are best for inspiration, with wreath accessories to motivate and inspire you to create something unique! This is NOT a wreath kit. Instead, you'll receive various seasonally relevant wreath-crafting materials and use your creativity and amazing talent to come up with a project of your own.

And of course I always provide you with plentyvideo tutorials. And if you enjoy these videos, be one of the first to be notified when I go live or post a new tutorial by joining my text group. JustSMS 810-498-2310to be added. Once in, you'll get notifications about new videos and when new wreath sets are available. These texts can provide you with initial goodies for these kits and other items such as exercise band boxes and event tickets. You can also text me pictures of your projects and send questions and I will do my best to reply.Text 810-498-2310 to sign up.

Deco Mesh DIY printable instructions

Print and save this step-by-step guide below as your shopping list and guide. You can also watch this video and find more tutorials for wreaths and home decor on myYoutube Kanal.

Throughout the video tutorial you will hear me talking about the amazing wreath making event I called in AprilFill your creative cup. During this one-day event, wreath designers from across the country learned how to make a patriotic decorative mesh wreath andcandlestick, socialized, professional photos taken and great food eaten! It was such a success that I hope to host another two-day event later this year. If you join my text group by typingWrite sms810-498-2310, You will receive an advance warning with further details as soon as we receive them.