I have a great little project for you today friends! I’m showing you how to make rosettes that are the perfect addition to any craft project!
Whether you’re a vintage lover like me or just like pretty things in general, having something beautiful that you can make yourself is always a win. I’m showing you how to make rosettes that add something special to decor and craft projects alike. You can make these match any color or style that you love. They can also be made in absolutely any size you like. As with most of my projects, there is no limit to where your creativity can take you with these!
How to Make Rosettes
These little rosettes may look complicated but they are actually one of the easiest things to make! The only trick to them is not getting burned by the hot glue. And, I have the solution to that problem! You just need to wait a quick minute after you apply the hot glue for it to cool a bit. Then you can still work with it while it’s flexible but not burn your finger tips. I show you exactly how to do this in the video below.
Picking Your Fabric…
Like I said, you can make these rosettes to match any style you want. It all comes down to choosing which fabric to use. I love vintage so I normally will use muslin (stained or plain), burlap, or ticking. If you love bright colors, pastels, or patterns just look for fabric that will be a good fit for you.
I love to keep an eye out at thrift stores and garage sales for old sheets, blankets, and other bits of fabric that I can craft with. There’s no point in spending top dollar for new fabric when I am usually shredding, staining, and wrapping with it. Plus, it’s a great way to do a little something for the planet by finding a new way to use old items. Repurposing is like a fun little game that I love to play every day!
The Finishing Touches…
When you’ve mastered the twist and wrap and have your rosettes all done there are a few things you can do with them. I love to add buttons or bling to the center of mine. You could also stack a small one onto the center of a big one for a layered look. When they’re complete you can use them anywhere and any way you like! They look adorable in wedding decor, gift wrapping, on lamp shades and pretty stools. You name it, you can put a rosette on it!
Supply List
- Fabric of your choice (I used burlap, ticking, and muslin in this video)
- Hot glue gun
- Measuring tape
- Embellishments for the center of your rosettes (like buttons, jewels, broaches, or earrings.) This is optional but oh so cute!
Step by Step Instructions
- Start by cutting your fabric into strips that are 1 inch wide and as long as you need it. For a small rosette I’ve used an 8″ strip for a really large one use a 30″ strip. For sizes in between adjust your length accordingly.
- Next put a dab of hot glue at the end of the strip. Wait for the glue to cool enough to handle then twist the end. Keep twisting your fabric and when you have a decent section twisted put another dab of hot glue and start wrapping your twisted fabric around itself.
- Keep twisting, gluing, and wrapping until you have completed your rosette. Be sure to wait for the glue to cool a bit before twisting and wrapping.
- When your rosette is complete you can use hot glue to add a pretty item to the center.
The Wrap Up…
I hope you love these rosettes as much as I do! You can see how easy they are to do. That means that you can make a whole bunch if you want to. I promise that once you start picturing how to use them you’ll want to put them on everything! I’d love to see what you come up with for yours so feel free to share your ideas with me, I would love that!
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