Ideas for christmas tree skirt
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Decking the tree with lights and baubles is the fun part. But thinking of stylish Christmas tree skirt ideas can be tricky. Whether you have a real Christmas tree or faux, the base is the bit that no one wants to look at, so finding a stylish cover-up for an unsightly pot or tree stand with creative Christmas decor ideas is a must.
‘It’s easy to focus on the main part of the Christmas tree and think less about how the bottom looks,’ says Ailie Williams, stylist at Neptune . ‘But in a way, this is the bit that needs most thought, as it tends to look the most neglected.’
It’s thought that Christmas tree skirts originated in Germany, way back when trees were decorated with candles. A basic fabric mat would be placed under the base of the tree to collect melted wax and fallen needles, and was purely functional rather than decorative.
It’s only in recent years that tree mats or skirts have become something of a decorative feature and another of those Christmas tree ideas that make yours look special. More colorful and ornate, Christmas tree skirts placed under trees to hide an ugly base or spread out as a mat so that presents can be piled high upon them.
Christmas tree skirt ideas
Find your festive favorite to finish off your tree from these Christmas tree skirt ideas.
1. Create a color splash with fabric
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‘Covering the base of your tree with fabric is a simple way to make it look more festive,’ says Ailie Williams. 'Try wrapping the base in fabric for an easy no-sew idea or run-up a circular-shaped skirt if you’re deft with a needle and thread.
‘Use simple linen, colored fabric or for something more dramatic, try a sumptuous velvet or satin that matches the rest of your trimmings,’ adds Ailie. ‘Finish off with a stack of wrapped presents, co-ordinating your gift wrap and ribbons so that the colors work with your decor. And if you’ve got lots of small boxes, fill in the gaps with some bigger ones to even things out.
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Doing so will help make a Christmas tree look fuller, too.
2. Start a new tradition
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Unwrapping favorite baubles and treasured ornaments made by little ones or gifted by family members is one of the joys when it comes to Christmas tree decorating.
Make the tree skirt part of your family Christmas traditions by adding a more personalized touch. A simple cotton or plain linen skirt is easy to customize with a festive motto or family monogram embroidered in bright thread around the edge.
Alternatively, why not order a bespoke piece if your sewing skills are not up to scratch. Hand-embroidered with a seasonal greeting, a tree skirt like this one will be sure to become a future family heirloom that you’ll all enjoy bringing out year after year.
3. Add a rustic element
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‘Whether your tree’s decked in traditional reds and greens or more modern white and mercurized silver, basket tree skirts look lovely as the natural material will complement the foliage,’ says Ailie.
‘Alternatively, round willow log baskets are an ideal way of disguising a plastic pot or tub.
‘For something a bit unexpected, you could use a found object or vintage vessel to hold your tree. Old wooden barrels, crates, terracotta plant pots or metal pails and buckets work well. As with any holder, just make sure its proportions match the size of the tree.’
4. Go big on layering
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Cozy sheepskins and faux furs look super-wintry alongside spruce and fir and make the perfect Christmas cover-up. If you’ve a faux Christmas tree with metal stand, try disguising it by draping a couple of sheepskins over the base. No sewing or fixings required, just layer on and the weight will hold them firmly in place.
For a truly sumptuous look, double-up on your Christmas tree skirt ideas. The White Company ’s woven willow tree skirt comes in a snowy white finish and will slip easily over a tree stand or wooden base. Team with plush sheepskin rugs on the floor, piled high with Christmas packages so there's somewhere warm to sit when gifts are handed round.
5. Bring festive charm
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‘Aside from concealing the tree stand and protecting gifts from dust and dirt, a decorative Christmas tree skirt can be the finishing touch that ties the tree in with your decorating scheme,’ says Jen Derry, interiors expert at Balsam Hill . ‘We recommend using a tree skirt with a diameter that is six inches more than the width of your tree to give full coverage and space for laying out presents.
‘Create a Christmassy vignette by adding decorations, lights and extra ornaments to surround your tree. It can make a lovely backdrop for gifts and decorative pieces like this can become heirlooms that get handed down from generation to generation.’
6. Keep it simple
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Wrapping the base of a tree with fabric or paper makes an inexpensive and super-easy cover-up. A swathe of natural jute, unbleached linen or brown paper will look rustic against fir and foliage.
And there’s no need for any sewing, simply stapling at the back will hold everything in place.
A shop-bought hessian skirt is another inexpensive and stylish alternative that can be used year after year. It will hide an ugly tree stand and has space inside to tuck any trailing wires so that tree lights aren’t a trip hazard.
7. Work in some sparkle
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Add another element to your Christmas tree decor by wiring a set of twinkly Christmas lights into the tree skirt or collar so that everything under the tree is illuminated too. A woven design is ideal as you can pop the lights through the weave, or alternatively, try coiling a set of lights around the base.
‘Stacking gifts under the tree covers the skirt but there’s also an opportunity to add another level of decoration by adding oversized baubles and novelty room decorations,’ says Jason Billings-Cray, Christmas buyer at John Lewis .
‘Place your tree skirt over the stand before you start to assemble your tree,’ adds Jason.
‘A great tip is to slip a piece of cardboard under the stand to prevent indents on carpets or scratches on wooden floorboards.’
8. Make your own mini cover up with a DIY tree skirt
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Fashion a pleated skirt for a small potted fir tree using stiffened fabric or card. A lovely idea for a hallway console table or small bureau, trim the tree with tiny glass baubles and red satin ribbon bows.
You’ll need to cut a rectangle of fabric or card approximately 13in by 18in long. Glue thin strips of ribbon along the rectangle to decorate, leaving 10 inches of overhang on each side (these loose ends will form ties).
Using a ruler as a guide, make accordion-style folds along the fabric, press and then unfold. At the top edge, make holes with a punch at each fold, working all the way along and then threading with a length of cord. Wrap the skirt around your tree, pull the cord tight and tie both cord and ribbons at the back.
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Match your tree skirt to your Christmas decor for a co-ordinated look. Jolly brights add a fun flavor that will appeal to little ones, or opt for a metallic finish if luxe silvers and golds are more your style.
A pleated-style paper collar is a good option if storage space is tight. It will pack flat and take up minimal space in a cupboard or attic. Similarly, tree collars made from panelled sections will lay flat for storage when disassembled. Round collars tend to be quite bulky so will require a little extra stowing space, so take this into consideration before you buy.
10. Do a double take
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Add rustic charm to a country abode with a seagrass skirt to set your tree upon. Cozy matting will take the chill off cold flagstones or timber boards and create a resting spot for stacks of presents. Hide the base of the tree with a metal collar in an enamelled paint finish to add some festive color.
Tree collars can be a solid ring style, which are non-adjustable, or a hinged collar, which opens up so you can wrap it around a tree more easily. A hinged opening also allows easy access to the tree for watering. Adding a little water to the holder each day will keep the tree hydrated so it doesn’t droop so quickly.
What is a Christmas tree collar?
Both a Christmas tree skirt and a collar serve the same purpose of covering the bottom of the tree. A tree skirt tends to be made of fabric and is draped over the base of the tree, secured with ties or velcro. A tree collar is made of rigid material, such as metal or wicker, and slips over the tree base much like a cuff.
Should a Christmas tree skirt be wider than the tree?
It depends on the effect you are aiming for. Ideally, a Christmas tree skirt should be wider than the diameter of your tree stand and then just a couple of inches or two wider than the diameter of the outer branches of the tree.
That being said, some people do prefer a more generously-sized tree skirt that can be fanned out so that presents can be stacked upon it.
It’s really down to personal preference, but avoid a ‘too-small’ tree skirt as the proportions will look wrong.
When it comes to a tree collar, make sure that it will fit the size of your stand before you buy. Measure the diameter of the stand and check that the widest part of the collar (at the bottom) is large enough for the stand to sit inside. Some collars are one size fits all, while others are sold by the size.
Lisa is a freelance journalist who has written about interiors for more than 25 years and has worked on all the major homes titles, primarily Ideal Home, but also including Homes & Gardens, Country Homes & Interiors, Style at Home, Livingetc, Woman & Home, Easy Gardens and Good Homes magazines. Lisa writes about interior design and decor ideas for Homes & Gardens.
Christmas Tree Skirt Ideas | Our Favorite Types + DIY Skirt Hacks
DIY Tutorials
By Brad and Holly Lauritzen on
The holidays are coming around sooner than we know! Our household loves to celebrate the holiday season as early as possible, so I like to prepare in advance for all the fun.
This year, that includes finding a new Christmas tree skirt.
Everyone can agree a Christmas tree skirt is the final touch to the perfect tree, but so often the only ones available are dated. Today on the blog, I’ll be sharing all my favorite takes on a modern Christmas tree skirt you’ll love.
My Favorite Christmas Tree Skirt Ideas
Christmas tree skirts are the best way to add that holiday warmth into your home. Although its practical purpose is to cover up those pesky tree bases, the skirt itself is just as important to the tree as the ornaments.
While I love the typical red and white skirt for its classic Christmas spirit, at times it clashes with our year-round home decor. Necessity calls for innovation and over the years I’ve DIY’ed some stunning tree skirts. Here are a few of my favorites:
A Textured or Patterned Blanket
A textured or pattern blanket is an easy and cost-effective way to DIY a tree skirt. Plus, they add such a cozy touch! Whether it be a brand new blanket, or the one hanging from the back of your couch, the options are endless.
Tip: Go for an oversized blanket over one that is smaller. No matter how large the base of your tree is, the blanket works best as a skirt when it looks fluffy. Being able to loosely fold it over provides that warm farmhouse feel we all love.
Over the years, I’ve used many different types of blankets that vary in color, texture, and pattern. Personally, I think your Christmas tree skirt will look best if you choose a neutral color scheme. That way, it doesn’t draw the eye too much to the floor and away from the tree itself.
Fabric From The Craft Store
Along the same line as the blanket, buying fabric from the craft store is an easy way to make a stunning Christmas tree skirt. With so many patterns, colors, and fun add ons, there is no limit to how creative you can get!
Another perk about buying fabric is how simple it is. No matter if you’re in a pinch or there is a tree skirt disaster, the craft store is always there with a totally unique option for you.
Depending on how much sewing experience you have, this can become a completely custom skirt that is designed perfectly
Basket Cut In Half
Although it is quite sad to cut a perfectly good basket in half, the end result creates the most stunning Christamas tree skirt at an affordable price. It acts like the classic tree collar, but brings in rustic textures that are so warm. Plus, it looks amazing next to an indoor fireplace.
Cutting the basket in half is quite easy! Brad used a reciprocating saw to cut the back so I could position it correctly.
I will say, depending on how large the base of your tree is, your basket may not cover it all the way. That being said, it is only noticeable if you’re looking right at it. With large ornaments or presents placed strategically, it would never be noticeable.
If the idea of the base poking out bothers you too much, combine the basket with a textured blanket or fabric. Then, you truly get the best of both worlds!
My Plan For This Year’s Christmas Tree Skirt
I know… I know… there are still plenty of holidays to celebrate before Christmas comes around, but there is nothing quite like this holiday season.
As my kids get older, I realize how special this time is together as a family and I want it to be as cheery as possible. So if that means planning Christmas tree skirt ideas months in advance, so be it!
I have always remained partial to my neutral trees and the farmhouse flair that comes with the ribbon I add to it. If you want to see exactly how I design my ribbon tree, check out this post! With that in mind, I am torn over using a basket or blanket.
The photo above showcases one of my favorite trees we have ever had, plus the first time I used a basket. While I love this look so much, I am leaning towards using a blanket. It just adds the most warm an inviting touch!
I cannot wait to put up this year’s Christmas tree and add a beautiful Christmas tree skirt to the bottom. It brings so much joy to our home. If you end up trying any of my takes on the modern Christmas tree skirt, please let me know in the comments!
Do-it-yourself Christmas tree skirt: patterns, pattern
If you still don’t know or doubt whether your Christmas tree needs a skirt, then look at these:
- 3 master classes patterns so that you can easily repeat them.
- 25 great ideas for such decoration and then decide.
A Christmas tree skirt with a cross is a small rug that is placed under the Christmas tree. In fact, it is not only a beautiful decoration at the foot of the Christmas tree and a place where prepared New Year's gifts can be laid out, but also useful as a place where Christmas tree needles will fall. 9Ol000 2.1 necessary materials:
- 3.1 Necessary materials:
- 3.2 How easy to sew:
- 4.1 Skirt, decorated with snowflakes
- 4.2 Skirt “All Family Together”
- 4.3 Skirt from “Ties”
- 4.4 White-gold skirts
- 4.5 Tender white felt skirt
- 4.6 Belo-red skirt
- 4.7 Red skirt with flowers
- 4.8 Skirt with Christmas toys
- 4.9 Fur skirt
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10 Snowflake appliqué - 4.11 Donut shape
- 4.12 With small pom-poms 005 4.13 Volumetric red-white skirt
Workshop No. 1: Three-color felt skirt
The combination of red, green and white colors in itself is associated with New Year and Christmas holidays. And on a skirt for the Christmas tree, these colors look just great! Beautiful wavy edges of each circle of the skirt and a ribbon tie will not leave indifferent adults or small family members!
Materials needed:
- 2.
7 m of felt (0.9m of each color) - 1.8 m gold ribbon
- Scissors and fabric pencil
- Glue gun
- Plastic cup and utility knife
How to Sew - Instructions:
Step 1: Making a pattern
Take a piece of white fabric for the first level of the skirt and fold it in four. After that, draw a quarter circle on it. Use plastic cup to draw a scallop pattern along a circular line.
- Cut out the fabric according to the pattern. You can pin the fabric in several places with pins so that it does not stick out when cutting. Also cut out a small quarter circle on the remaining corner.
- Repeat the same process for the other colors, just make sure each one is smaller than the previous one.
For example, for the second layer we take a square of green fabric measuring 75 cm x 75 cm, and for the third layer we take a square of red fabric measuring 60 cm x 60 cm.
Step 2: Putting the circles together
Once the three circles are done, lay them on top of each other and glue them together with a hot glue gun. After that, make a cut in one place from the edge to the center along the radius of the circle so that you can spread the skirt around the Christmas tree.
Step 3: Make Ribbon Holes
Make some cutouts on both sides of the cut. It is most convenient to do this using a utility knife, but small scissors will also work. Be sure to cut through all three layers of fabric.
Step 4: Tie the Ribbon
Lay the skirt around your tree and tie off the cut with gold ribbon. To do this, thread the ribbon from the middle to the outer edge through the cut holes and tie a bow at the end. And everything is ready! Enjoy your Christmas tree!
Lesson 2: White Skirt with Flower Applique
Among the ideas for making a skirt for the Christmas tree, there are often options with decoration with fabric flowers along the edges.
Here you will see one of the options when both the skirt and flowers are made of white felt, but if you use this technique with a different color scheme, you can get new interesting solutions!
Materials needed:
- Felt cloth
- Scissors
- Glue gun
- Pencil
Step by step instructions:
Step 1: Cut out the circle to unfold the fabric to get a circle with a hole in the center. The slit that we made on one side can be closed up with ribbons or flowers at the end, but since in this case the tree stands near the wall, the skirt was simply turned with the slit towards the wall. Step 2: Cut out the petals You need a lot of flowers, which means petals too.
The photo shows the required shape of the petals, a total of 9 are needed.0006 cut 100+ pieces,
TIP: We recommend that you immediately take good scissors, otherwise you can get a lot of trouble cutting out so many details from felt, which is quite dense.
Step 3: Making the Flowers
When all the petals are ready, you can begin to form the flowers. Arrange the petals to form a flower. Here, each flower consists of 6 petals: 4 at the bottom and 2 at the top. Glue the petals together in the center of the flower with a hot glue gun.
Step 4: Glue the flowers to the skirt
Once all the flowers are done, glue them to the skirt. First, glue the first row of flowers along the outer edge of the skirt, while slightly overlapping them with petals. Then make the second row closer to the center from the first, overlapping the flowers a little on the previous row.
- You can make a few more rows of , or even fill the entire skirt with flowers!
- This is a wonderfully elegant skirt with minimal materials.
And now let's look at the rest of the ideas, already without a detailed description, but from the photos you can determine the scheme of actions and make no less wonderful skirts on your own!
Master class No. 3 Burlap skirt
A light pleated skirt decorated with burlap bows looks very simple and beautiful. Bows add a touch of rustic style to it and serve as a highlight, a wonderful option for those who like neat and unobtrusive decorations.
Materials needed:
- Heavy cotton fabric (for strips)
- Felt fabric (for warp circle)
- Burlap ribbon 5 cm wide
Easy to sew:
Step 1: Cut the fabric into strips
First, cut the fabric into strips 20 cm wide (10 cm to 20 cm is possible).
It took about 11 strips here, but this number will vary depending on how many folds you will make.
Step 2: Cut out the pattern for the base
- The easiest way to cut out a circle is by taking a square of fabric and folding it four times . In this case, you need to cut out only a quarter of the large outer circle and a quarter of the small inner one, and unfolding the fabric will get large circle with a hole in the center.
- Then cut from the edge of the outer circle to the edge of the inner circle so that the skirt can be placed around the tree.
Step 3: Glue the strips to the base circle
- Now you need to start at the outer edge of the circle on one side of the cut and glue the end of the first strip of fabric to the felt.
- You will work your way around, folding the strip of fabric as you go and pleating it to create a tousled effect.
Permanently fix the folds with the glue gun and glue the strip to the backing. When the first strip ends, take the second, and so on until you reach the other edge of the cut. - Large outer circles will require several strips of fabric.
- Start the next layer, doing it the same way as the first one, only overlapping the previous by about 5 cm of .
- Repeat until the end, until the entire warp circle is filled.
Step 4: Reinforce the Inner Edge of the Circle
After you have completely finished creating the layers of fabric strips, use burlap tape to reinforce the inner edge of the circle and prevent the fabric from fraying. Wrap a strip of burlap around the hem, leaving half at the top and half at the bottom, and glue it to the skirt with a hot glue gun.
Step 4: Add Bows
Now all that's left is to make bows out of burlap and glue them to each layer of the skirt.
And everything is ready!
25 ideas and designs for Christmas tree skirts
Skirt decorated with snowflakes
Skirt made of white felt and decorated with snowflakes with sequins and rhinestones all around. Snowflakes are best cut according to a pre-prepared stencil . This option is suitable for those who like a more strict style and prefer to decorate the Christmas tree with toys or bows of the same color.
“The whole family together” skirt
New Year and Christmas is a wonderful occasion to meet with the whole family, because many people live far away and come only for holidays. And if everyone is together, why not capture the moment, and even in such an original way!
- The skirt is a white fabric circle that serves as a canvas for handprints of all family members, from tiny to large, and in order not to forget where whose hands are, there are also signatures .
- The edges of the skirt are decorated with small tassels.
This item can serve as a family heirloom and remind you of the wonderful days spent together in a warm family circle.
Tie skirt
This skirt consists of pieces sewn together, each shaped like a tie. All details are sewn according to one stencil, the main thing is to alternate green and red colors , which emphasize the Christmas spirit.
White and gold pleated skirt
For this variant you will need stripes of white and gold fabric or wide ribbons of these colors.
How to:
- Each strip must be folded over the entire length.
- After that, take a circle of white fabric and attach strips to it, alternating white and gold colors.
It turns out a rather voluminous skirt that lifts the festive mood.
Delicate white felt skirt
Based on a felt circle with wavy edges. Next we cut out small details and glue them together with yarn on the warp , creating beautiful patterns and weaves.
And everything is ready!
White and red skirt
The skirt consists of white and red felt strips glued together in alternating colors. Cuts are made on each strip to make a wide fringe.
Red skirt with flowers
The basis of this skirt is a red circle of fabric, and it looks quite simple, but everything changes with flowers decorating the edge.
How to make:
- they are made of fabric petals, which are then connected,
- and flower centers are additionally decorated with white beads.
Skirt with Christmas toys
Here, not only the Christmas tree is decorated with Christmas toys, but also the skirt for the Christmas tree. On the red fabric that serves as the base, small multi-colored pieces of fabric are sewn in the form of Christmas decorations, and this skirt not only complements the Christmas tree, but also serves as its continuation.
Fur Skirt
This white skirt is very easy to make, all you have to do is cut a circle out of faux fur and you're done! Simple and tasteful!
Snowflake Appliqué
This traditional red and white skirt is perfect for those who love carving snowflakes.
After all, it consists of a red circle and white snowflakes glued to it along the outer and inner circles.
Donut
Surely most people love to eat donuts, and the holidays are just the right time to allow yourself to fully enjoy the goodies, forgetting about diets and restrictions. This skirt is wonderful for lovers of sweets, because it is a large donut. It consists of a brown circle on the bottom, and a slightly smaller white circle on top, the latter cut with jagged edges (to look like fondant covering a donut). On top of the white fabric, small multi-colored pieces of fabric are glued, imitating powder. And may the holidays be sweet and tasty!
Snowflake skirt
You will need two red and white felt circles. Cut out a large snowflake from the white circle and glue it onto the red circle. No small details and sewing. A great way to make a skirt without spending a lot of effort.
With small pom-poms
Take a circle of white fabric and glue small white pom-poms around the edges (using a glue gun).
The result is a simple and cute skirt!
Red and white voluminous skirt
Another way to make a voluminous skirt is to make it from red and white stripes of fabric (or wide ribbons). There is also an additional decoration with thin golden ribbons and small white bows. The more folds, the more voluminous the skirt will turn out. This stand really looks like a Christmas tree wearing a fluffy skirt and stands in all its glory!
Multi-coloured stripes
Want a fun and colorful skirt? Then this is exactly the option! The manufacturing principle, as in many other methods, consists of alternating strips. The folds on the strips are made small, and the strips themselves are cut out of any fabric you like, if you want polka dots or a flower - please. There are no restrictions red-green, or white-gold. Combine colors and create your perfect skirt!
White Scaled Skirt
This skirt requires heavy fabric for the base circle and white scaled fabric for the top layer.
When the finished skirt lies under the tree, it seems as if it is covered with snow, and the tree is standing in a small snowdrift. A wonderful way to fully experience winter!
Decorated with circles
Green felt circle decorated with small circles of red, white and green on the edge. The circles are slightly different sizes, and are located without a certain alternation, they are simply scattered along the edge of the base.
Pleated white
Here, the strips that make up the skirt are made of felt fabric. In this case, the result also resembles a small snowdrift and looks just great!
Holly pattern
Holly is made up of green leaves and red berries that just match the Christmas colors. Leaves and berries cut out of felt look especially good on the white background of the base of the skirt, and make up a beautiful full composition.
With white and blue waves
You will need a base circle and many small white and blue half circles.
All details are made of felt. If you have a sewing machine, semicircles can be sewn to the base, if not, glued. Each semicircle should slightly overlap the next one. Also, do not forget to alternate white and blue circles of the skirt.
Blue-Green Ombre Skirt
Slightly unusual folds are made here, which distinguishes the look of this skirt from other similar options. Also pay attention to the smooth transitions of blue and green colors, it turns out an ombre of stripes and it looks very beautiful!
Skirt with colorful pompoms
A red base circle with wavy edges, to which small colored pompoms are glued, looks like the top of a cake with colored sprinkles. If there are small children in the family, then this is a wonderful way to complement a decorated Christmas tree!
Burgundy skirt
Another version of the “scaly” skirt, only here all the semicircles are of the same color – burgundy. The outer edge is additionally decorated with white rhinestones located on every second “scale”.
Moroccan style skirt
This skirt consists of a white felt base circle and original ribbons glued around the circle. There is a beige ribbon with a fringe, and a silver one with rhinestones. The tapes are not glued close, but leaving gaps so that the white base can be seen. Looks beautiful and unusual!
White and blue skirt
To create this skirt, two identical fabric circles in white and blue are taken. On the blue circle, folds are made in the form of waves along the edges, and after that it is attached over the white one. The skirt is ready!
Red and white skirt
A very simple option for those who have a sewing machine. Take a circle of red fabric and a slightly smaller circle of white fabric. The white circle is adjusted to red using a zigzag stitch. And everything is ready!
Skirts for Christmas trees: inspiring photos and a sea of ideas
"Give joy" Natalia
Friends, the New Year is not very soon, but now you can slowly prepare for this fabulous holiday.
Every house has Christmas decorations, garlands, tinsel ... And still something is missing. One has only to look just below this shining splendor, and beauty is replaced by a dull cross in which you have fixed the trunk. Or, even worse, an unaesthetic bucket of sand, spoiling all the charm of a festive outfit. A skirt for a Christmas tree is an ingenious creation that will not only hide the stand and the bottom of the trunk, but also serve as an additional decoration, and will also become a wonderful background for gifts. And one more big plus of the skirt: if you have a live Christmas tree, the skirt will collect all the needles on itself, and you will not run into them all over the house. The skirt can be matched with Christmas decorations, or you can play in contrast - in any case, your Christmas tree will be the most stylish. Any material will do: wool, felt, brocade, organza, cotton shreds and even burlap.
Captivated by the idea of creating such a skirt, I began to look for information on how to make a skirt with my own hands, what options there are and what I would like.
I found a lot of interesting works in various techniques and with a variety of combinations of colors and materials. And today, together with you, I want to once again admire this beauty, enjoy the flight of imagination of designers and needlewomen, and consider various ways to create a skirt. Maybe you, like me, will be inspired and want to do something similar. Moreover, it is not difficult at all.
So, let's start our review with the simplest and fastest option - creating a skirt from improvised means. You can use an old or new blanket (whichever is more convenient for you), curtains, or just a large piece of beautiful fabric. In general, take what is more convenient for you and just wrap it around the Christmas tree, if you have a thin fabric, then put cotton wool for volume. Also, the skirt can be assembled from multi-colored ribbons, bright scarves, or simply cover the base of the Christmas tree with interior pillows. And how spectacular a faux fur Christmas tree skirt is - it looks like a real snowdrift! As you can see in the photo examples below, it turns out an interesting “skirt” for the Christmas tree, and most importantly, it won’t take you much time to make such a skirt.
The next option is to sew a skirt. Let's also start with the simplest. You need to cut a circle out of the fabric (the dimensions depend on what kind of skirt you need), hem the edges (if the fabric crumbles) and you can decorate it to your heart's content, or you can simply pick up the base itself. It turns out an unusual skirt, as in the photo below.
Leaves, mittens, circles and any other figures in the New Year theme can be sewn or glued as decorations. Or buy some balls, braid, ruffles, lace ribbon in the store. And you can make a Christmas tree skirt with charming felt snowflakes (to do this, you need to cut out snowflakes from felt, glue the edges with sparkles and glue rhinestones to the snowflakes, and then, using hot glue, place them on the base). That's how easy and fast we get the original skirt.
You can decorate the base with poinsettia flowers. The method, although long, is simple, and such a skirt looks quite impressive.
And now we come to my favorite option - a puffy skirt. I love lace, ruffles, fringe. In my opinion, they give the product a lightness and playfulness, which is an integral part of me. To the finished base, one by one, you need to sew slightly gathered strips, from the edge to the middle. So that the new layers overlap the seam of the previous ones. In this version of the skirt, we can combine completely different materials and we will not be mistaken. But there is one trick - the material must alternate or repeat so that the skirt looks holistic.
If we are talking about puffy skirts, then a tulle tutu skirt cannot but come to mind. It is necessary to cut strips of the same color or combine different colors and tightly tie a ribbon (cord) with them, as shown in the photo below. At the end, just cut off the protruding edges, well, that's all the Christmas tree skirt is ready.
In the end, perhaps the most difficult options for how to sew a Christmas tree skirt, requiring certain skills and knowledge, are left, so we will just admire these masterpieces and be inspired by personal exploits.
