DIY Christmas Tree Skirt
Looking to add a personal touch to your holiday decor? Why not try creating your own DIY Christmas tree skirt! Not only is it a fun and creative project, but it also allows you to customize the skirt to match your unique style and color scheme. You can choose from a variety of materials like felt, burlap, or even recycled fabrics to make a cozy and festive statement under your tree. Get inspired by adding embellishments like pom-poms, sequins, or even your family's initials for that extra special touch. So grab your crafting supplies, put on some holiday music, and get ready to make your Christmas tree stand out with a homemade skirt that's as unique as you are!
STEP 1 Start with two pleated skirts. Working from the hem of one of the skirts, cut up through the waistband along a side seam to create a long rectangle of fabric. Repeat with second skirt. (If you're using kilts, just open them up flat. Remove their buckles and set aside.)
STEP 2 Measure 22 1/2" up from the hem of one of the skirts and draw a line across with tailor's chalk. Cut along the line; turn under 1/2" of fabric at the top, then hem. Next, measuring from one unfinished edge to the other, divide the skirt into thirds and cut into three pieces of equal widths. Repeat with second skirt.
STEP 3 Pin the "right" sides of one piece of each skirt to face each other and sew along one of the unfinished edges to attach. Repeat, alternating between the two skirts until you have stitched all six pieces together in a row. If you're working with kilts, make sure their frayed edges make up the outside edges of the final panels. Otherwise, finish these edges by turning under 1/4" on each side and hemming.
STEP 4 Knot a length of embroidery floss or another strong thread at one end. Starting at the first fabric panel — and working about 1" down from the top seam — loosely stitch through the pleats (or, if your skirt doesn't have sharp pleats, loosely sew using a running stitch). Once you've stitched the entire tree skirt, pull the thread to gather the fabric and knot the end several times.
STEP 5 If you have kilt buckles (removed in Step 1), sew the straps onto one end panel and the metal buckles onto the other, matching them up so you can easily buckle the skirt to close it. If neither of your skirts came with buckles, sew four lengths of ribbon (two at the edge of one end panel and two on the other) and tie together.