Learn How to Make a Burlap Wreath. This DIY burlap wreath is very simple to make and turns out gorgeous for less than $15.
When I drive through my neighborhood, I see beautiful front door wreaths on every other door. Now, I love my front door but sometimes I want a little something that says hello to visitors.
I recently showed you how to make a foam form from a pool noodle. I used that foam form to create this beautiful burlap wreath. You might also like this DIY Burlap Christmas Wreath Tutorial.
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Why We Love This
Now before you look at this wreath and think it’s too difficult, I promise you it isn’t. I am not super crafty, and I was able to put this together in no time at all.
This burlap wreath tutorial is super easy. You will love it!
Supplies
- Foam Form. You can make from a pool noodle to save money.
- 30 feet of Burlap Ribbon (5-1/2″ wide). Hobby Lobby has a nice assortment.
- Floral Pins
- Wide Ribbon
- Wooden Letter
Get the complete list of supplies at the bottom of the page.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. First, cut a bunch of burlap squares. I thought about buying burlap by the yard, which is a little cheaper than the ribbon, but burlap is very messy to cut. The premade ribbon is nice because the ends are finished and won’t unravel.
Step 2. Continue to cut one whole ribbon and then about ¾ of the second ribbon. Then connect the squares. Take one square and bring two opposite corners together, making a triangle.
Step 3. Fold the other points down. It should meet the other two corners. Then fold point A down to meet the corners. Now you have one nice little poof.
Step 4. You are going to take this poof and attach it to your wreath.
Step 5. Use one of your floral pins and push it through all four corners of your poof and the foam form. Make sure you don’t put your pin in the very corner of your burlap or it might unravel. Continue making your poofs and adding them to your foam form.
Step 6. Get out the decorative ribbon. When my foam form was full, I made a basic bow with my chevron ribbon. You can use pipe cleaners or floral wire to attach the bow and twist on the wreath. Then add the flowers and other embellishments, ornaments and more with hot glue.
Expert Tips
- Wreath form. Feel free to use a wire wreath form if you do not want to use the pool noodle form. This is an easy substitute for the base. You can get a wire wreath frame at the craft store.
- Attach securely. Make sure that you use enough pins to secure the burlap squares to the wreath.
- Full wreath. The wreath should be full and completely covered in burlap squares. You do not want to see any of the wreath form.
- Pushing the burlap. Push the burlap squares together while creating this wreath so that it is completely covered.
Variations
- Seasonal. You can easily change the colors of ribbon or the bow. This makes it easy to create wreaths for each holiday or special occasions.
- Size. You can use any size wreath form you want. Just adjust the ribbon accordingly to what you need.
How Many Yards of Burlap Does it Take?
I like to use 30 feet of Burlap Ribbon (5-1/2″ wide) to make sure the wreath form is fully covered.
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Make this beautiful fall wreath today for a simple yet elegant craft idea. This easy step by step tutorial makes it simple to make your wreath perfect. Please leave a comment once you try it.
How to Make Burlap Wreath
Equipment
- Foam Form (make from pool noodle if you can to save money)
- 30 feet of Burlap Ribbon (5-1/2″ wide)
- Floral Pins
- Wide Ribbon
- Wooden Letter
Instructions
- Step 1. First, cut a bunch of burlap squares. I thought about buying burlap by the yard, which is a little cheaper than the ribbon, but burlap is very messy to cut. The premade ribbon is nice because the ends are finished and won’t unravel.
- Step 2. Continue to cut one whole ribbon and then about ¾ of the second ribbon. Then connect the squares. Take one square and bring two opposite corners together, making a triangle.
- Step 3. Fold the other points down. It should meet the other two corners. Then fold point A down to meet the corners. Now you have one nice little poof.
- Step 4. You are going to take this poof and attach it to your wreath.
- Step 5. Use one of your floral pins and push it through all four corners of your poof and the foam form. Make sure you don’t put your pin in the very corner of your burlap or it might unravel. Continue making your poofs and adding them to your foam form.
- Step 6. Get out the decorative ribbon. When my foam form was full, I made a basic bow with my chevron ribbon. You can use pipe cleaners or floral wire to attach the bow and twist on the wreath. Then add the flowers and other embellishments, ornaments and more with hot glue.
Expert Tips:
- Wreath form. Feel free to use a wire wreath form if you do not want to use the pool noodle form. This is an easy substitute for the base. You can get a wire wreath frame at the craft store.
- Attach securely. Make sure that you use enough pins to secure the burlap squares to the wreath.
- Full wreath. The wreath should be full and completely covered in burlap squares. You do not want to see any of the wreath form.
- Pushing the burlap. Push the burlap squares together while creating this wreath so that it is completely covered.
Variations:
- Seasonal. You can easily change the colors of ribbon or the bow. This makes it easy to create wreaths for each holiday or special occasions.
- Size. You can use any size wreath form you want. Just adjust the ribbon accordingly to what you need.
I just want to say..after being on here night after night trying to figure out how to make this wreath..i want to day Thank you from the bottom of my heart..i actually have found a way to make one that I understand….Thank you a million times over…