DIY Fabric Poms
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
Supplies: Fabric, scissors, hot glue gun, and chinese lanterns.
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.
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.
Project created by Dolci Odille
Marija writes
Wow, this is gorgeous!
We had tissue spheres for our wedding, as well as flower balls, but these seem especially wonderful.
Jocelyn Stott writes
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
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
These are so lovely and such a great alternative to the tissue ones!
Heather writes
How I wish I had this tutorial for my wedding. These are great!
Erin writes
I’m dying over these. I must make them.
Kathleen at Twig and Thistle writes
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
LOVE this.
Cryst writes
This reminds me of the fabric garland. VERY cute and so easy. Thank you! Keep the DIY ideas comin’!
the WV girls writes
oooh!! fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Meg writes
I love it!! So cute.
Chelsea writes
What kind of fabric did you use? A linen?
Megan writes
Amazing idea!!
Chaucee writes
This is Totally something I’d love to try once I’m home!
Mel writes
You could probably do them with Styrofoam balls and pins. It’d be cheaper.
Rachel writes
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
Oh my goodness! What an ADORABLE idea! I love it! :)
Pam - Wedding Ideas writes
Those are really nice. They seem to be pretty easy to make. Great Idea!
Coley writes
Making these as I type :) I’m in love and they fit perfectly with my vintage theme
Tara writes
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
gorgeous + simple. thanks for the inspiration. off to check out the d*s tree!
Lovely Bride writes
And what a great palette….that mustard color makes it look so chic!
Sky Blue Events writes
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
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
so do they light up like normal? Does the fabric filter the color/light at all
Jessica writes
how simple and lovely!
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
Amazing idea! I absolutely love it!
jen {miss pickles press} writes
ashley, your creativity knows no bounds. love it!
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
What type of fabric did you use? I would like to make these for sure!
Kristy R. writes
Perfect tutorial! I am envisioning subtly patterned fabric as an interesting option – lovely!
Annie writes
these are so cute!
Angela Williams writes
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
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
oh my gosh i have those little balls and i’m soooooooooo doing it!!! gorgeous!!!!
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Sophie writes
It’s so beautiful…
Thanks for sharing this..
Melody writes
I love how they look I would love to have one in my new room!
Julie writes
did you use nylon chinese lanterns or paper chinese lanterns to make these?
Alexis writes
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
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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Adorable beyond words… will make them for my next party as table decorations!!!
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dave's girl writes
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
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
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
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
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
It’s so beautiful and great idea. I must do it asap:)
best wishes
Nina writes
Thank you, these are so perfect! I love them. Can’t wait to get some lanterns and give it a shot.
Patti Wallington writes
These pom poms are wonderful! I’ve had many clients decorate their events with them. Great idea!
Tanya writes
cool! cool! cool! thanks so much for sharing. I am so making these- will post on my blog and credit back to you.
The Apron Muse writes
What a glorious idea! The possibilities are endless! Thank you for your wonderful site!
Sharon writes
I love the idea of using fabric for these poms. Would the hot glue also work with a spongy foam or Styrofoam ball form?