How to Make Christmas Tree Skirts

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By Wendy Rose Gould
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Make Christmas Tree Skirts

A Christmas tree skirt serves multiple purposes. First, it's an excellent way to decorate and liven up your tree. Second, if you have a live pine tree, then the skirt catches all those little pine nettles that make their way to the ground so easily. Finally, a Christmas tree skirt hides any unsightly cords from decorative lights.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Round tablecloth 54 inches in diameter (or purchase 2 yards of fabric)
Yardstick or ruler
Pin or marker
Decorative supplies of your choice

Step 1

If you purchased fabric from a store, cut it into a circle, and hem the edges.
Step 2

Locate the center of your circle with a yardstick or rule. Mark it with a pin or marker.
Step 3

Cut a straight line from any outer point of your fabric to the center. This cut will allow you to wrap the skirt around your Christmas tree without lifting the tree.
Step 4

Decorate your tree skirt. You can match it to your home, do a festive Christmas style or leave it plain. If you have a patterned fabric, you probably don't have to add much to the skirt. For plain fabrics, consider iron-on decorations, fabric glue, acrylic paint or a decorative fringe trim.