How To Make a Christmas Tree Skirt

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Nothing says it's Christmas like a beautiful Christmas tree. Decorate the area below your tree with a handmade Christmas tree skirt that you can be proud of.

To complete this How-To you will need:

1½ yards of lining fabric
A tape measure
String
A pencil or sewing chalk
Scissors
1½ yards facing fabric
Straight pins
Decorative trim
A sewing machine
Masking tape
Thread
An iron
Glue-on trim (optional)

Step 1: Fold fabric and pin

Fold the lining fabric in half twice to form a four-layer square. Measure the length of one side of the square and cut a piece of string the same length. Then pin one end of the string in a corner of the square.

Step 2: Draw an arc

Wrap the end of the string around a pencil or chalk to draw an arc from one corner of the square to the opposite corner. Weigh down each corner to keep the material taut.

Tip: Mark every inch as you move the string in an arc to ensure what you draw is as accurate as possible.

Step 3: Cut lining fabric along the arc

Cut along the arc and unfold the fabric to reveal the circle you've created. Lay the facing fabric faceup and place the lining fabric circle facedown on top of it. Pin in place. Cut along the edge of the lining fabric to cut a circle in your facing fabric. Remove the pins.

Step 4: Pin trim between the layers

Pin decorative trim around the edge of the circles, between the two layers of fabric, making sure the two layers are pinned closed.

Tip: If you purchase glue-on trim, apply it later, after all sewing has been completed.

Step 5: Measure ½ inch from sewing needle and mark

Measure a half-inch from the right of the needle on your sewing machine. Mark that distance with masking tape on the machine bed. This will keep your seams even.

Step 6: Sew the layers together

Sew the lining, trim, and facing into place, using the tape as your seam guide and removing pins as you go.

Step 7: Fold circle and draw small arc

Fold the circle in half, and then in half again. Cut a 1½-inch length of string, pin it in the corner, and draw an arc from one side of the folded circle to the other. Cut along the arc to form a center hole and unfold the fabric.

Step 8: Cut a slit from one side to the center

Cut a slit from the outside of the circle to the center hole, and pin one side of the slit and the center hole closed. Sew a seam along the pinned side of the slit and the center hole, removing the pins as you go.

Step 9: Turn the skirt right side out

Turn the skirt right side out, using the open side of the slit. Fold the raw edge into the pocket to hide it, pin shut, and iron the skirt flat. Sew the other seam of the slit closed.

Step 10: Decorate

Decorate the skirt with glue-on trim, and surround your tree with your beautiful, personal tree skirt for years to come.

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[elmangy]

i was thinking of a real skirt. i am disappoint.

[fathead431]

hardly worth the bother. put the thing in a stand and put a nice cloth round it. kids arent going to appreciate the skirt, theyll just be ripping their presents open.

[bsaytah]

good video, love a simple tree skirt that can be decorated as you wish. On a budget, or just a family project, this is an easy to follow design that a store bought - pre made techno geek group of young adults can't value!!

All the best for the coming season!

[SeeShanonSew]

I found your video easy to follow and very helpful! I am making one for each of my grandchildren who each have a small artificial tree in their bedrooms. Thanks for all your help.

[julegad]

You know...people can be so rude. If you don't like it; don't make it, but where are your manners? People can decide for themselves whether it's worth it or not. Novices like me appreciate basic instructions.

[fathead431]

@TabbiCatt116 cool story bro.

[TabbiCatt116]

@fathead431 Not where i'm from. Down south here you don't appreciaate nothing you don't get nothing.

I grew up with my diapers changed on mine.

[jesikad2]

ok so basically cut the fabric into a circle sew it and then decorate it how ever u want ummm...oookayyyy!!!

[BZVideos]

that tree is shite

[GeGeMus12]

do a vid on how to give head to a man

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