Apparently, when I moved, my tree skirt did NOT move with me. We did not put up a regular tree last year, just a small one. So when I got out all my Christmas stuff, I learned that my tree skirt had found a new home. I hope its happy. Because that means I am OUT a tree skirt- and I do not have the funds to buy a new one.
So what do I do? Make one!
I didnt want it to be overly huge, but I didnt want it to be too small. I did not have a pattern. So here's what I did:
Found a piece of fabric ( i used a yard) and then, to be even more frugal, I used a piece of white sheet i had left from another project. Cut a hole in the middle, made a circle. Pieced the right sides together, cut a slit in the back of both pieces, then sewed it up. I left the middle hole open so I could turn it right side out. Then folded the fabric of the middle hole inside and top stitched them together. I did not add velcro i just left it open and put it around the tree.
Super simple. Took me all of about 30 min start to finish. Very basic sewing skills. I didnt even pin it, so it came out a little lopsided lol but its ok you cant tell when its down. Id recommend pinning the sides together though. I will be making a 2nd one for next year , but bigger, as this was a bit small for me. And will be doing panels I believe!
Great idea for some scraps. You can make smaller ones for your trees at work, your smaller tree's, etc. Total cost was free as it was items I had laying around!
