- Time
- Not stated
- Level
- Easy
- Materials
- Wire frame, tulle, ribbon
A tulle wreath is short strips of tulle knotted side by side onto the rings of a wire frame. The knots hold the tulle in place, and none of the makers glues it. The steps below come from craft-supply makers’ and retailers’ own project instructions. Where they differ, each one is named.
The makers agree it is a simple project, though none gives a time. Spotlight rates its version easy. BBCrafts calls it a project even beginners can do. Trendy Tree calls its Halloween version very easy, but says it takes some time.
What do you need to make a tulle wreath?
The makers’ supply lists are short.
- A wire frame. Trendy Tree, Fabric Editions and Paper Mart all use a box-style wire frame. Every frame size stated in their tulle projects is 12″. Hobby Lobby’s 12″ round frame has “four rows of dark green metal wires”. Trendy Tree sells box wire forms in 12″, 14″ and 16″, with the center raised a little. For other frame types, see wreath frame types compared.
- Tulle. The spools in the makers’ lists are 6″ wide and hold 25 or 100 yards. Paper Mart’s buyer’s guide says spools generally come 3, 6 or 12 inches wide and bolts 54 or 108 inches wide.
- Scissors and a cutting guide. Trendy Tree winds tulle around two 12″ pieces of cardboard taped together. BBCrafts uses a 6 x 9-inch card.
- Ribbon for a bow and hanger, plus chenille stems or zip ties to fix them on.
How much tulle do you need for a tulle wreath?
No maker gives a rule for every frame size. They give counts for the wreath they made, and every frame that comes with a count is 12″. This table sets those counts side by side.
| Maker’s project | Frame | Tulle listed | Piece size | Count stated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendy Tree Candy Corn | 12″, 4 rings, 6 segments | 3 rolls, 6″ x 100 yd | 12″ strips | 24 per segment outer, 18 middle, 18 inner |
| Trendy Tree Patriotic | 12″ box wire, 6 sections | 6 rolls, 6″ x 25 yd | 6″ loops, uncut | 2 rolls per ring |
| Trendy Tree Halloween | 12″ box wire | 6″ x 25 yd, 3 colors | 12″ strips | About 18 of each color kept for the center ring |
| Fabric Editions | 12″ box wire | 1 package, 54″ x 108″ | 3″ x 8″ strips | 110 tulle, alternated with 110 fabric |
| Spotlight | Green wire, size not stated | 1 m each of 3 colors | 5 x 20 cm, two per knot | Not stated |
| BBCrafts | Wire, size not stated | 5 yd each of 2 colors | 6″ squares, two per knot | Not stated |
| Paper Mart | Wire, size not stated | 100 yd | About 1 ft strips | Not stated |
Sources: each maker’s project page or PDF, linked in the first column. Trendy Tree’s Halloween wreath also uses flex ribbon, and its roll count for tulle isn’t stated. A dash means the maker doesn’t state a count.
Only three projects give a finished width. Trendy Tree’s Candy Corn wreath comes out about 23″ across and its Halloween wreath 22″ to 24″. Fabric Editions’ wreath finishes at 15″.
The Candy Corn counts add up to 360 pieces of 12″ tulle. That is 48 yards of the outer color and 36 yards each of the other two, or 120 yards in all. Trendy Tree says the leftovers should make a second wreath, which fits with three 100-yard rolls.
The Patriotic wreath lists six 25-yard rolls for the same 12″ size. Trendy Tree used two full rolls on the outer ring and nearly two on the middle one. So its uncut 6″ loops called for more tulle than the cut strips on the same frame size.
At 12″ per piece, one 25-yard roll cuts into 75 pieces. For a frame larger than 12″, no maker states a count.
How do you tie tulle onto a wire wreath frame?
The makers describe three ways to attach it.
- Folded strips. Fold a strip, set the loop over the wire, and pull the tails through it. Trendy Tree, Spotlight, Fabric Editions and BBCrafts all use this knot. Trendy Tree calls it a slip knot.
- Uncut loops from the roll. Trendy Tree ties the roll’s end to the frame, then pulls up loop after loop with a slip knot. Its Patriotic wreath uses 6″ loops. The Candy Corn page suggests 3 to 3.5″ loops and says it is “less time consuming than cutting.”
- Wrapped strips. Paper Mart wraps each strip around the frame and knots it “at the outer edge of the frame”, tails pointing out.
The steps below use folded strips, the method most of the makers share.
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Cut the strips
Trendy Tree cuts 6″ tulle into 12″ lengths. It winds the tulle 24 times around a 12″ cardboard guide and cuts both ends, giving 24 equal pieces. Paper Mart suggests tying on a few test strips before cutting the rest.
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Sort the colors
Spotlight bundles each color together. BBCrafts keeps each color in its own container so the amounts stay even.
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Fold each strip
Trendy Tree folds a 12″ strip lengthwise, then in half, with the cut ends even. Spotlight folds two strips together. BBCrafts stacks two squares, which it says makes the wreath look fuller.
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Loop it over the wire
Slide the fold under the ring, reach through the loop and pull the cut ends through. Fabric Editions wraps the strip around a finger first to shape the loop.
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Snug the knot
Trendy Tree says to pull it snug, “but not so tight as to tear the Tulle.” BBCrafts warns that tulle tears easily. If the ends come out very uneven, Trendy Tree says to untie it and tie it again.
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Fill one ring at a time
Keep tying until no wire shows, then move to the next ring. Trendy Tree and Spotlight start on the outer or bottom ring. BBCrafts starts on the innermost ring and works outward.
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Check the back
Tuck in loose ends. Trendy Tree turns the loops from the back outward, away from the center. Paper Mart trims the outer rim at the end for an even edge.
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Add the bow and hanger
Trendy Tree fixes the bow to the innermost ring with a chenille stem. Fabric Editions ties its ribbon to the inner wire. Hang the wreath before deciding where the bow sits.
How full should a tulle wreath be?
The makers set fullness by one test: no wire showing. Paper Mart says to push the ties together until there are no gaps or “bits of the wreath frame showing through”. For more fullness, it says to tie on more tulle or double the strips.
Piece counts per section show what “full” meant on one 12″ frame. Trendy Tree put 24 pieces in each outer segment and 18 in each inner one. Fabric Editions arranges its fabric strips seven to each outside segment and five to each inside one, alternating them with tulle.
The finished size depends on strip length. With 3″ x 8″ strips, Fabric Editions’ 12″ frame finishes at 15″. With 12″ strips, Trendy Tree’s 12″ frames finish at about 22 to 24″.
How do you hang and care for a tulle wreath?
Spotlight ties a loop of ribbon or cord to the back of the wreath with a knot. Trendy Tree uses a long zip tie as a hanger and joins two if one is too short. For outdoor use, BBCrafts says to make sure decorations are securely attached.
For care, Fabric Editions says only “Dust gently as needed.” None of the makers’ instructions covers storing a tulle wreath between seasons.
Is a tulle wreath safe near candles and heaters?
The makers’ instructions don’t describe their tulle as flame resistant. The NFPA says to keep candles at least 1 foot from anything that can burn. Over half of all candle fires start when such things are too close. The CPSC lists decorations among the items to keep away from lighted candles.
Heaters need more room. The NFPA says to keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from heating equipment, including fireplaces and space heaters. The CPSC also says to keep burning candles in sight, away from flammable items, and to use flameless candles whenever possible.
Is a tulle wreath safe around young children?
Picks, ornaments and other small trims can be a choking hazard. The CPSC says to keep trimmings with small removable parts out of reach of children who could swallow or inhale small pieces. It also says to keep toys with small parts away from children younger than 3. Hang a trimmed wreath where small children can’t reach it.
Sharp ends need care too. In homes with small children, the CPSC advises avoiding sharp decorations. Trendy Tree notes that welded wire joints may have a rough edge. It says to snip zip tie ends and turn them inward. BBCrafts cuts with sharp scissors and holds the tulle still with the other hand.
If an embellishment calls for a glue gun or spray, follow the maker’s instructions and label for that product.
Sources
- Trendy Tree, Candy Corn Wreath Tutorial (July 2, 2015)
- Trendy Tree, Patriotic Tulle Wreath Tutorial (April 28, 2016)
- Trendy Tree, Halloween Tulle & Ribbon Wreath Tutorial (July 24, 2015)
- Trendy Tree, Basic Christmas Wreath Kit (November 12, 2015)
- Trendy Tree, New Products Coming In: Box Wire Wreath Frame (April 25, 2012)
- Fabric Editions, Christmas Wreath Project Instructions (2014)
- Spotlight, DIY Tulle Wreath Project
- BBCrafts, How to Make a Wreath with Tulle (September 30, 2024)
- Paper Mart, Cute DIY Halloween Tulle Wreath (August 30, 2016)
- Paper Mart, Tulle buyer’s guide (June 27, 2015)
- Hobby Lobby, Round Metal Wire Wreath Frame, 12″
- National Fire Protection Association, Candle Safety tip sheet
- National Fire Protection Association, Heating Safety tip sheet
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Holiday Home Decorating Safety Guide (December 2, 2010)
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Happy Holidays Start with Safety (November 19, 2024)
Each source was read on November 10, 2026.
