The Christmas Workshop Folding Willow Christmas Tree Skirts/Folds Flat for Optimum Storage / 60cm Bottom Diameter / 50cm Top Diameter / 27cm High / 2 Colours (Brown Willow)

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Step 1: First, we are going to cut a big circle out of our fabric. An easy way to get an even circle is to make a big square that is at least the width of your tree skirt (I have a small tree so I needed at least 40″ wide).

Straight binding was used for the outside edge of the skirt. If you prefer to use bias binding, you’ll need more fabric. Fold the square in half to make a long rectangle (20″ x 40″), fold that rectangle in half at the middle vertical line (20″ x 20″). Step 3: Leave the fabric folded and cut the fold open on just one of the sides. This opening will allow you to place your skirt over the base of the tree. This year, I thought I’d jump on the tree skirt train and start with three easy no-sew options for my first year. After cutting the white scallops, I used fabric glue (although the hot glue gun would work, too) to secure the snow tips onto the grey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Measure 20″ to each side of the center and make a mark. Measure 20″ down the center and make a mark. Using a 20″ string attached to a pencil and pin join the three marks together to make a curve. Cut the curve. Take a small plate or pot lid and cut a half circle out of the center. Open the circle and cut a straight line from the bottom curve to the top curve. Repeat the process for the lining fabric. Draw half circle Cut half circle on fold Draw small half circle on the fold Cut small half circle Step 3: Add the Pom Pom Trim Stitch the pom pom trim to the right side of the main outer fabric facing toward the inside of the skirt. Add the pom pom trim Step 4: Add the Ribbon Cut through the layers across the marked line with fabric scissors, and you should have a circle when you unfold it. I have a Christmas confession to make—I’ve never had a tree skirt before. I don’t mean I’ve never made a tree skirt, I mean I’ve never had one in general. Your finished Christmas tree skirt will measure 60in diameter if you follow our step by step guide.

When deciding on the size of your Christmas tree skirt, you should find one that's at least 15cm bigger than the full width of your tree. The style of Christmas tree skirt will depend on the kind of aesthetic you want to achieve with your Christmas decorations. You can browse our Christmas decorating ideas on our blog. Step 4: To make the small ties that will keep your skirt closed once it’s on the tree base, cut 6 pieces of 6″ ribbon. Use a hot glue gun to glue them to the underside of your skirt in sets of 2.To make a scalloped edge skirt, trace the bottom half of a round item (like a ribbon spool) all the way around the edge of the skirt once you cut your large circle. Generally, tree skirts are machine washable, but some may need to be hand washed or professionally laundered. Skirts made of natural, hard materials, such as grass or willow, shouldn't be cleaned in a washing machine. Cut the ribbon into six pieces that measure 10″ long. Stitch the ribbon to both sides of the line that you cut to the right side of the main outer fabric 6″ apart. Add the ribbon Step 5: Add the Lining If you wish to make your tree skirt smaller or larger, simply omit or add one more ‘round’ of sixteen (16) 2½in strips and cornerstones. No matter how many times you fold your fabric, just use a ruler and measure out half your circle diameter (so 20″ for me) from the center of your folded square all the way across your folded fabric.