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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.