How to 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.

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

Instructions

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

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

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.

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.

References

• Make Stuff: Christmas Tree Skirt
• 5min.com: Christmas Tree Skirts