So we all have old ACUs or fatugiues laying around and most of us have no idea what to do about it... Well! I discovered a while ago a way to make a home adornment wreath out of the old ACUs that Matt tossed aside.
You will need: Two sets (tops and pants) of ACUs, sewing scissors, ribbon of your choice (length can be determined by you), and a craft wreath.
You will need: Two sets (tops and pants) of ACUs, sewing scissors, ribbon of your choice (length can be determined by you), and a craft wreath.
Step One: Cut up the ACUs - You will need sharp sewing scissors for this, esp for flame retardant fabrics. Cut along the major hems and stitching. You should end up with a pile of single layered ACU fabric (as seen below)
Step Two: Cut each "scrap" into appx six inch by two inch strips
Step Three: Take one of your strips and fold it in half
Step Four: Place folded scrap under "rung" of wire wreath
Step Five: Tie the scrap onto the wreath with equal part tails
Step Six: Repeat Step Five and squish as many of the ties you can onto one row of the wreath. When one row is full, begin on the next, and so on and so forth. This is what it will look like when it is almost done...
Step Seven: Take your ribbon of choice, and cut desired length for the bow
Step Eight: Secure ribbon into bow shape on the finished tie wreath. And hang on door!
Step Nine (Optional): Take your S/O's name tape and branch tape and glue gun to the wreath in desired fashion to make personal!