Homemade Fabric Christmas Wreath

Making a homemade Christmas wreath is a fun, hands-on project kids can help with. All you need are a few coordinating fabric pieces and a straw wreath base. By cutting the fabric into squares and poking them into the wreath, you create a fluffy, full wreath that looks beautiful for the holidays- or any time of year.

You can personalize your wreath using holiday fabrics, winter patterns, or even fabrics that match a room in your home. These wreaths also make wonderful handmade gifts for teachers, neighbors, and family members.

holiday wreath project- non sewing craft

holiday wreath project- non sewing craft

Sewing Materials Available

Fabric Wreath Project

You will need:

23 coordinating fabrics (½-1 yard each depending on wreath size)
Straw wreath (circle or heart shape)
Pencil, chopstick, or screwdriver (for poking fabric into wreath)
Rotary cutter or scissors
Ruler or cutting mat

Straw wreaths come in many shapes and sizes- smaller ones are perfect for kids to make, while larger wreaths can become beautiful door decorations.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cut the Fabric Squares

Choose 2-3 fabrics that look nice together. Cut them into 4 x 4 inch squares.
Tips:

A rotary cutter makes this step faster, but always have adult supervision.
The number of squares you need depends on how full you want the wreath and how large the wreath is.
A fuller wreath uses more squares.

2. Place the Tool in the Center of a Fabric Square

Lay one fabric square flat.
Place the tip of your pencil or screwdriver in the center of the square.
This helps shape the fabric and makes it easier to poke into the wreath.

3. Wrap the Fabric Around the End

Lightly wrap or fold the fabric upward around the pencil or screwdriver tip.
You dont have to make it perfect- this step simply gathers the fabric so it goes into the wreath smoothly. Wrap your fabric around the end of the screwdriver.
wrapping fabric

4. Insert the Fabric Into the Straw Wreath

Using your tool, poke the gathered tip of the fabric square straight into the straw wreath.

Push it in about ½ inch so it stays secure.

Repeat this step around the wreath, adding squares close together so the wreath looks full and fluffy.
poke fabric in wreath

5. Continue Adding Fabric Pieces

Work your way around the wreath, alternating fabrics to create a nice pattern.

Fluff and adjust the fabric pieces as needed- they should stand up and create a soft, textured look.

Kids love this part because the wreath starts to take shape quickly!

6. Fill the Entire Wreath

Keep adding fabric squares until the wreath looks full all the way around.
Be sure to cover the sides and outer edges so the straw wreath doesnt show through.

Once finished, you can:

Hang it on your door
Use it as a table centerpiece
Give it as a homemade Christmas gift

Extra Creative Ideas

Holiday Versions:
fabric deco

Christmas prints (greens, reds, plaids, snowflakes)
Candy cane stripes
Metallic gold or silver accents

All-Season Wreaths:

Spring pastels
Fall colors
Fabric colors that match a living room or bedroom
Blues and whites for a winter theme

Add Decorations:
Kids can embellish their wreath with:

Small ornaments
Ribbon bows
Jingle bells
Felt shapes (trees, hearts, stars, snowflakes)
LED fairy lights

You can make any type of holiday wreath by using holiday fabric or use colors that match certain rooms in your house. They make beautiful gifts and holiday decorations.

Need a fun hand sewing project?
Felt Sewing Patterns!

Heart-Shaped Fabric Wreath

Straw wreaths also come in heart shapes! Use the same fabric-square method to poke and fill the shape-perfect for Valentines Day, birthdays, or room décor. heart wreath