Fall Flower Wreath with Textured Mesh – An Easy DIY
Carrie has really been into fall lately—so we got together yesterday and made a flower wreath using a technique we haven’t done in a while. We used a new rust and orange textured mesh that turned out just perfect for a fall look. It’s a simple project using a wire wreath form, and it came together pretty quickly. I think it turned out great!
📺 Watch the Replay!
If you missed it, we filmed this project during a Facebook Live on the Trendy Tree page. You can watch the full replay to see exactly how we made the flower wreath step-by-step. It’s always more fun (and a little unpredictable!) when we craft live—so grab a cup of coffee and come hang out with us while we work on this fall favorite.
Supplies
Trendy Tree
XB253510-31 10″ x 10 yd Rust and Orange Textured Weave Mesh
RP810033 10″ Lime Poly Burlap
MD084002 10″ Arched Wreath Frame
Walmart
Plastic Canvas 6 Pack 10.5″ x 13.5″
Zip Ties 6″ to 8″ (don’t have to be heavy duty)
Hot Knife Plastic Cutter Tool (also available at Harbor Freight)
💰 Budget-Friendly and Beautiful: Let’s Talk Supplies
This isn’t a terribly expensive wreath to make—especially if you’re only purchasing the mesh and the wreath form. One roll of green poly burlap is enough to make leaves for two wreaths, and a single roll of the textured open weave mesh will give you 36 pieces. For the wreath we made, we used 35 orange petals and 15 green, so it worked out just right. Of course, the type of wreath form you use will determine how many petals you need. This flower-style wreath can also be made with other types of mesh—even the budget-friendly kind. Just keep in mind that thinner mesh often requires doubling up petals to avoid a see-through effect.
What Is Poly Burlap (and Why Is It Called That?)
You might be wondering—what is poly burlap anyway? Honestly, I’m not sure why they decided to call it that, because it’s not burlap at all. There’s no jute in it. It’s actually made entirely of polypropylene, just with thicker, more tightly woven strands that give it that burlap-like texture. The textured open weave mesh we used is also made of polypropylene, but the strands vary in size, color, and spacing to create that airy, open look that adds so much dimension to the wreath.
🔥 Cutting Poly Burlap – Do You Really Need a Hot Knife?
Another question you might have is: Do I have to cut poly burlap with a hot knife? The short answer is—no, you don’t. But since the strands are heavier, it does tend to unravel more than other mesh. Cutting it with a hot knife (or wood-burning tool) helps seal the edges and reduce fraying. It does take a little more time—at least for me! I’ve seen crafters like Julie’s Wreath Boutique just zip through their cuts, but let’s just say her hot knife might be better than mine. 😉 I had to go slowly, and sometimes cut back and forth over a strand to get a clean burn. You do need a tempered glass surface when using the hot knife. Mine was just an inexpensive cutting board from Walmart.
🛠️ Quick Overview of the Assembly
The leaf and petal shapes are made using a simple bow-tie technique with 10″ x 10″ mesh squares. We attached green leaves around the outer ring of the wreath form, then layered orange petals on the two inner rings. A piece of plastic canvas was added to the center for support, and the flower center was secured using floral wire. The number of pieces may vary depending on your wreath form, but for this 10″ 4-ring base, the layout was just right.
