DIY Guide: Making a Textile Christmas Wreath
Getting into a Christmas mood is a big part of the holiday, and making a wreath is just a thing to do. Besides being a bit enthusiastic about the project, you'll need to know some tips & tricks on how to make a Christmas wreath.
How to make a Christmas wreath from textile?
The classic Christmas wreath is made from evergreen plants like holly or Christmas tree branches, but we decided to make a fabric one, the wreath you can bring out year on year to add some festive cheer to your home.
Materials & Equipment for this DIY project
Materials:
- 1 metre minimum of your chosen fabric
- Soft stuffing (we used a 60x60cm cushion inner)
- Sewing thread
Equipment you need:
- A ruler
- 1 x fabric scissors / rotary cutter
- 1 x hand sewing needle or sewing machine
- Something long and thin to help push the stuffing into the tubes (we used a knitting needle)
- 1 x Safety pin (to turn the tubes the right way around)
- Cutting matt – helpful but not essential
When you gather all of the equipment, you are ready to start. Just follow our instructions.
Step by step guide for making your own wreath
- Pick a print for your wreath
Nothing says Christmas more than the combination of red and green, but this holiday is a playful one. You can use whatever symbol you want from snowflakes to nutcrackers to express your spirit.
We chose a classic print, Poinsettia Christmas Red on Creme by Heleen_vd_thillart (XWD115244) printed onto our Organic Cotton Drill fabric.

- Cut the fabric into 3 strips
Helpful tip: If you’re using a non-stretch fabric, cut the fabric on the bias (45 degree angle from fabric edge) to add a little stretch.
We recommend 12cm wide and at least 150cm long. You might need to join a few strips together to reach the correct length.

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Fold in half
Fold each strip in half with the print sides facing and sew along the long edge to make 3 tubes.
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Turn tubes
Turn the tubes inside out so that the print is on the outside.
Helpful tip: You can do this by attaching a safety pin to one side and feeding it through the tube until it comes out the other side.
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Stuff
Now it’s time to stuff the tubes.
Leave some unstuffed length at the end to make a hanging loop for your wreath.
We used cushion stuffing and a knitting needle to push the stuffing inside. -
Secure with a knot.
Once you’ve stuffed all 3 tubes, secure them at one end with a knot and plait them together until you reach your desired length. -
Get creative and add a bow or pompoms to finish it off.
- Hang the wreath on your door and reward yourself with a mince pie for a job well done. Merry Christmas!

Need more inspiration? Browse through more than 400 unique Christmas designs. We're sure you'll find the right material for your next Christmas wreath :)
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