Life Guard Preserver

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 1yd white vinyl fabric for circle (depending on size of wreath)
• 2 1/2" black vinyl fabric for tabs
• Foam wreath
• 1 3/8yd decorative rope
• Pencil
• Thread
• Sewing notions

DIRECTIONS:

All seams are 1/4" unless stated.
1. To print the patterns, click on the "Download Project PDF" button (above). Enlarge patterns. Trace the outline of the wreath. Add extra to come over the edges plus 1/4" seam allowance and inside curve. Cut out wreath, sew outer edge, top stitch.
2. Cut completed sewn circle into four equal parts. Stretch vinyl outer edge over outer edge of wreath to make it smooth. Place straight pins through vinyl and wreath to stabilize.
3. Trim off any overlapping edges. Hand stitch raw edges together to connect the four pieces. Remove pins. Stretch top and bottom around the inside curve, hand stitch closed.
4. Fold rope into four sections. Adjust length of rope if needed.
5. Glue into place at the outer edges of vinyl.
6. Cut four black vinyl strips 2"x 7". Fold in half, wrap around the inside circle up to cover the rope. Hand stitch closed over the rope.