12/11/09

DIY Fabric Poms

DIY Wedding

We recently created this fabric pom pom as a tree topper for an inspiration shoot over at Design*Sponge, but it’s a great DIY project for a wedding as well. They have so many creative uses… hung above tables, chair aisle decor, or an alternative to the expensive flower poms that flower girls use to walk down the aisle.

-Ashley of Dolci Odille

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Supplies: Fabric, scissors, hot glue gun, and chinese lanterns.

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Step 1: Cut circles out of fabric.

Step 2: Fold the circle in half and put a little hot glue on the center, then fold over to secure.

Step 3: Apply more hot glue to the bottom of the folded circle.

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Step 4: Press the bottom of the folded circle with the hot glue onto the chinese lantern.

Step 5: Repeat these steps until the whole lantern is covered. Once finished, attached some fabric to the metal frame of the lantern to hang.

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Project created by Dolci Odille

Sharon writes

12/11/09 at 12:07 pm

I love the idea of using fabric for these poms. Would the hot glue also work with a spongy foam or Styrofoam ball form?

Marija writes

12/11/09 at 12:41 pm

Wow, this is gorgeous!

We had tissue spheres for our wedding, as well as flower balls, but these seem especially wonderful.

Jocelyn Stott writes

12/11/09 at 1:21 pm

AWESOME Idea – and so easy!!! I am making some of these, but in a tissue paper style, for my wedding. Love them!

Swanky Chicks writes

12/11/09 at 1:26 pm

Wow love this idea! There have been so many tissue paper pom pom projects out there this is a beautiful change! We will share it with our readers next week for DIY Wednesday!

megan writes

12/11/09 at 1:49 pm

These are so lovely and such a great alternative to the tissue ones!

Heather writes

12/11/09 at 3:01 pm

How I wish I had this tutorial for my wedding. These are great!

Erin writes

12/11/09 at 3:21 pm

I’m dying over these. I must make them.

12/11/09 at 3:43 pm

So, SO in love with this! Thank you for sharing, I can not wait to make one this weekend. Your tree and now this have inspired me to no end! Just beautiful. xox

12/11/09 at 3:44 pm

LOVE this.

Cryst writes

12/11/09 at 3:51 pm

This reminds me of the fabric garland. VERY cute and so easy. Thank you! Keep the DIY ideas comin’!

the WV girls writes

12/11/09 at 3:56 pm

oooh!! fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Meg writes

12/11/09 at 4:13 pm

I love it!! So cute.

Chelsea writes

12/11/09 at 4:26 pm

What kind of fabric did you use? A linen?

Megan writes

12/11/09 at 5:06 pm

Amazing idea!!

Chaucee writes

12/11/09 at 5:33 pm

This is Totally something I’d love to try once I’m home!

Mel writes

12/11/09 at 6:22 pm

You could probably do them with Styrofoam balls and pins. It’d be cheaper.

Rachel writes

12/11/09 at 7:46 pm

LOVE IT! I bet it could also be done with styrofoam balls and some pins to save time instead of waiting for the glue to dry on each one.

Melissa writes

12/12/09 at 1:51 pm

Oh my goodness! What an ADORABLE idea! I love it! :)

12/12/09 at 4:11 pm

Those are really nice. They seem to be pretty easy to make. Great Idea!

Coley writes

12/12/09 at 11:04 pm

Making these as I type :) I’m in love and they fit perfectly with my vintage theme

Tara writes

12/12/09 at 11:21 pm

These are so cool! Do you think it’d work to do this on a paper lantern? I have one in my room that needs some sprucing up and this would look awesome with my bedding!

rose writes

12/12/09 at 11:50 pm

gorgeous + simple. thanks for the inspiration. off to check out the d*s tree!

Lovely Bride writes

12/13/09 at 5:21 pm

And what a great palette….that mustard color makes it look so chic!

12/14/09 at 2:45 am

Great idea – especially as a tree topper or for a flower girl walking down the aisle! I just made tissue poms for a recent holiday party and think this version using fabric could be gorgeous, too. Love!

Baylee writes

12/14/09 at 3:19 am

Beautiful! I recently did a very similar project with white glitter felt, styrofoam balls and I used beading pins instead of hot glue. They’re all hanging on the christmas tree, my kids call them snowballs! so fun! I love your twist on it- beautiful!

Crystal writes

12/14/09 at 4:40 pm

so do they light up like normal? Does the fabric filter the color/light at all

Jessica writes

12/15/09 at 9:11 pm

how simple and lovely!

12/16/09 at 3:10 am

OMG THIS IS S GENIUS I WILL GO OUT AND BUY SUPPLIES FOR IT TOMORROW! LOVE THIS BLOG WITH A PASSION. EMILY AND ASHLEY YOU GUYS ARE SO GREAT.

Nicole writes

12/16/09 at 12:59 pm

Amazing idea! I absolutely love it!

12/16/09 at 3:28 pm

ashley, your creativity knows no bounds. love it!

12/16/09 at 4:42 pm

i can’t get over how stunning these are! i just bought all the supplies and will have my try at it soon! :D

Aja writes

12/17/09 at 12:33 am

What type of fabric did you use? I would like to make these for sure!

Kristy R. writes

12/17/09 at 11:26 am

Perfect tutorial! I am envisioning subtly patterned fabric as an interesting option – lovely!

Annie writes

12/17/09 at 2:17 pm

these are so cute!

Angela Williams writes

12/17/09 at 7:03 pm

can you tell me how big the fabric circles are and how big the lantern is?
thanks so much. this is adorable and I am tempted to make it after the holidays!

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liz writes

12/21/09 at 2:17 pm

WOW….these are amazing…i love them to bits!!These are going up in my roo after christmas. Merry Christmas Everyone!!

V and Co. writes

12/22/09 at 6:10 pm

oh my gosh i have those little balls and i’m soooooooooo doing it!!! gorgeous!!!!

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Sophie writes

12/29/09 at 3:40 am

It’s so beautiful…
Thanks for sharing this..

Melody writes

12/29/09 at 10:34 pm

I love how they look I would love to have one in my new room!

Julie writes

01/02/10 at 6:52 pm

did you use nylon chinese lanterns or paper chinese lanterns to make these?

Alexis writes

01/05/10 at 8:24 pm

I used styrofoam balls instead of the lanterns. I glued down the fabric and also used a small pin to keep each in place in case the wind should mess up the fabric. Love these!

Matilda writes

01/06/10 at 4:34 am

Really sweet. I love what one of the earlier posters said about the lampshade over her bed.. I had the exact same thought. Also, with the minis I would pop a little LED in perhaps.

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01/09/10 at 1:58 am

Adorable beyond words… will make them for my next party as table decorations!!!

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dave's girl writes

01/18/10 at 1:14 pm

I’m debating between tissue paper and fabric… for those that used tissue paper, how did you keep the paper from flattening out in storage before the wedding and in transportation to the site? Did anyone glue fabric to styrofoam? Did it work? Last question – for those that pinned paper to styrofoam – what kind of pins did you use? If I go that route, I don’t want them to show.

Thanks!!

Karen Sweet writes

01/25/10 at 11:39 pm

I tried these using styrofoam balls and they worked out just fine. I used plain old broadcloth of the $2.99 a yard variety. I think most fabrics would work, but I would avoid anything that frays really easily, unless you want that kind of look. I used 3″ balls and I was able to cover nearly 4 balls per yard of fabric. The circles of fabric I used were about 2.5 inches in diameter, but it doesn’t have to be an exact science – I just cut them out freehand on mass. I tied some smaller circles of fabric too, and while they turned out okay, I think the larger circles are key to getting that “crisp” look. Each ball took about 15 minutes, including cutting out the fabric.

amber kane writes

01/27/10 at 6:45 am

these are wonderful. We were just talking about doing something like this with paper form my brothers wedding this summer, but I like the idea of fabric better. I think that fabric will hold up and last longer. Thanks for sharing this great idea.

PAM BROOKS writes

01/31/10 at 10:19 am

VERY CUTE IDEA – THIS IS NOT A WEDDING IDEA BUT POPPED INTO MY MIND WHEN I SAW THEM – MAKE A TABLE CENTER PIECE USING RED FELT FOR BERRIES AND GREEN FELT FOR HOLLY LEAVES -

Foxywedding writes

02/01/10 at 5:31 pm

I tried these recently…very cute, but not as easy as it looks! For me at least… (=

http://www.afoxywedding.com/2010/01/di-why-not-7-fabric-pom-pom-part-2-in.html

AyseN writes

02/09/10 at 3:44 am

It’s so beautiful and great idea. I must do it asap:)
best wishes

Nina writes

02/16/10 at 4:51 pm

Thank you, these are so perfect! I love them. Can’t wait to get some lanterns and give it a shot.

02/22/10 at 11:24 pm

These pom poms are wonderful! I’ve had many clients decorate their events with them. Great idea!

Tanya writes

02/25/10 at 3:44 pm

cool! cool! cool! thanks so much for sharing. I am so making these- will post on my blog and credit back to you.

03/09/10 at 10:15 am

What a glorious idea! The possibilities are endless! Thank you for your wonderful site!

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