Have you ever wondered how to make a burlap wreath? Burlap wreaths make beautiful decorations for your home, and this wreath tutorial makes it super easy to create your own DIY fall decor.

Burlap wreath with orange chevron bow on wood background

Burlap is a versatile fabric to craft with.  One of the things I love to do to burlap is to print on it. Yes, you can send it through your printer! I use this technique to make these printed. burlap bottle bags.

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Burlap Wreath

You will be surprised at how quickly it can come together and you will have created your own decoration for your home. Burlap now comes in a variety of colors so you can make a burlap wreath for any holiday! This natural burlap works perfectly for a fall burlap wreath.

When working with burlap you can create beautiful rustic looking wreaths or elegantly rustic wreaths. This can be done by adding bits of detail such as lace, flowers, and stems of cotton.

What do I need to make a burlap wreath?

All these supplies can be found at your local craft store or online.  Burlap can also be purchased by the yard at fabric stores.  Fabric stores will have a variety of burlap colors if you want to change it up.

  • 1 1/2 yards burlap
  • spool of burlap ribbon for the bow (the wire ribbon is often easier to make a bow with)
  • 200 floral pins (greening pins)
  • 1 straw wreath form
  • floral wire (to help make the bow and tie the ribbon to the wreath)
  • hot glue (use when needed to secure burlap and greening pin when loose)
  • scissors

straw wreath form, chevron burlap ribbon, burlap, greenery pins

You won’t have any trouble making this wreath just follow along with this step by step burlap wreath tutorial.

How to make a wreath STEP BY STEP

First, cut about a 3 to a 4-inch long strip of burlap to wrap around the wreath. Fasten off with a greening pin.

wrap straw wreath form with strip of burlap

Cut 4-inch squares of burlap.

cut burlap square

Fold the four-inch square in half making a triangle.

 fold burlap square in half to make wreath

Bring the edges of the triangle to the center point.

Use a greening pin to attach to the wreath. A dab of hot glue can help secure the pins.  I did not need to do this since my pins felt secure in the wreath.

Bring the edges of the triangle to the center point and attach with greenery pin

I pinned along the outside edge all the way around, then the inside, and finished off with a row on the front.

folded squares pinned to wreath form

Once finished attach a bow and you have a festive decoration. I love this orange ribbon for fall, but I often use black and white ribbon for the perfect look during any season. You can see how to tie a bow in this bow tying step by step tutorial. I used the same process that I do for making a bow for a gift package. Hang the wreath on your front door to welcome guests.

burlap wreath with orange chevron bow on orange door

DIY Burlap Wreath Tips

  • When burlap fabric gets wet it can become saggy and can fade in sunlight. You can apply a couple of coats of clear acrylic spray paint with UV protection to prevent damage due to moisture and sunlight.
  • By using multiple colors of burlap you can add color to your wreath. Just make squares of the colors you want and interchange them as you add them to the wreath.

Burlap Wreath Ideas

A wreath can dress up your home (especially your front door). Here are some more wreath ideas you may enjoy. I think these are some great ones.

  • Making a wreath doesn’t have to be hard to make. Here is a  fall wreath. Thread the burlap on a wire, and add some flowers for an amazing display. The lace is a nice touch!fall burlap wreath with lace and flowers on glass paned door

RELATED: Great ideas for DIY Christmas wreaths. They include foliage, fabric, and a cute snowman grapevine wreath.

How do I make a ruffled burlap wreath?

Try a wire frame! This is a great basic burlap wreath video tutorial to learn how to loop the burlap in a wire frame. This basic burlap (bubble) wreath is one more style of a wreath to add to your repertoire.. As you can see burlap is so versatile. You often see this type of wreath made with bright colors of mesh for a deco mesh wreath. Happy Crafting!

How many yards of burlap does it take to make a DIY burlap wreath?

  • For the wreath in this tutorial, it takes 1 1/2 yards of burlap from a bolt of burlap.
  • If you are making a ruffled burlap wreath on a 16-inch wire wreath frame use a 5-inch roll of burlap. It should take about 12-15 yards, depending on how full you want the wreath.  Typically one roll is 10 yards.

I hope these ideas help you create a warm inviting home! There is nothing better than a cozy home and as you can see it is easy to make your own home decor!

RELATED: Try this vintage burlap jewelry holder. It is easy to make and is a beautiful way to organize necklaces.

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How to Make a Burlap Wreath Tutorial {Easy Step by Step}

First, cut about a 3 to a 4-inch long strip of burlap to wrap around the wreath. Fasten off with a greening pin.
Keyword Burlap Wreath, DIY Burlap Wreath, How to Make a Burlap Wreath
Servings 1 Wreath
Author Cindy Hopper

Equipment

  • Hot Glue Gun

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 yards burlap
  • spool of burlap ribbon for the bow (the wire ribbon is often easier to make a bow with)
  • 200 floral pins (greening pins)
  • 1 straw wreath form
  • floral wire (to help make the bow and tie the ribbon to the wreath)
  • hot glue (use when needed to secure burlap and greening pin when loose)

Instructions

  • First, cut about a 3 to a 4-inch long strip of burlap to wrap around the wreath. Fasten off with a greening pin.
    wrap straw wreath form with strip of burlap
  • Cut 4-inch squares of burlap.
    cut burlap square
  • Fold the four-inch square in half making a triangle.
    how to make burlap wreath fold burlap square in half
  • Bring the edges of the triangle to the center point.
  • Use a greening pin to attach to the wreath. A dab of hot glue can help secure the pins.  I did not need to do this since my pins felt secure in the wreath.
    Bring the edges of the triangle to the center point and attach with greenery pin
  • I pinned along the outside edge all the way around, then the inside, and finished off with a row on the front.
    burlap wreath tutorial folded squares pinned to wreath form
  • Once finished attach a bow and you have a festive decoration. You can see how to tie a bow on this bow tying tutorial. I used the same process that I do for making a bow for a gift package. Hang the wreath on your front door to welcome guests.
    burlap wreath with orange chevron bow on orange door

Notes

  • When burlap fabric gets wet it can become saggy and can fade in sunlight. You can apply a couple of coats of clear acrylic spray paint with UV protection to prevent damage due to moisture and sunlight.
  • By using multiple colors of burlap you can add color to your wreath. Just make squares of the colors you want and interchange them as you add them to the wreath.

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Comments

  1. WOW.. really nice. I’m making one for summer theme. You’re right so easy to follow. I hope I can make 1 like yours. Thanks for the detailed tutorial & your generosity in sharing 😘😘😘

  2. Yes, Karen, I think that would work. The important part is that the floral pins are held firmly. A dab of hot glue could always be added for stability.

  3. Beautiful! I’m wondering if I could use the green styrofoam wreath instead of the straw wreath?? Only asking because it’s what I have on hand?

  4. MaryBeth, I don’t know. You could try a sample piece. There must be a way to do it. I see all sorts of colored burlap at fabric stores.

  5. So pretty! I have big rolls of burlap waiting to be turned into beautiful things! Thanks for sharing! Do you know if burlap can be dyed into different colors?

  6. Awesome, I’ve never made one but I sure am going to try, thank you for sharing your awesome work.

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