One other space that is already decorated for Christmas is the upstairs playroom. I call it a playroom even though my kids are past the “toys everywhere” stage. It’s really more of a family hang out space. Anyhow, I just finished decking this space out for the holidays and will be sharing a little tour of it here on the blog tomorrow. Today I’m sharing the easiest tutorial for how to make a Christmas tree skirt with nothing but some fabric and a pair of scissors. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SEWING INVOLVED! This project start to finish will take maybe 20 minutes. It’s that simple!
THE DIY DETAILS
The key to the whole no sewing thing is in using fleece as your material and a really good pair of fabric scissors or a rotary cutter. A good cutter will in a way “seal” the edges so that you won’t need to sew. Fleece by nature doesn’t fray, and it comes in all sorts of great patterns around the holidays. I’m sure you’re not surprised that I chose plaid.
- Start with a perfect square of fabric.
- Lay down an old tree skirt on top to use as a makeshift pattern. Or use a yardstick to mark a circle.
- Cut around the edge of your circle.
- Poke a hole in the center, then cut a small hole in the center. Cut a straight slit from the small center circle to the edge.
- To finish the edges, create a fringe look by cutting a slit about an inch long every inch or so around the entire edge.
You haven’t even finished watching a whole Hallmark Christmas movie yet, and you’re already done with your little project!
Click here for a tour of our holiday playroom.
I’m putting this on my to-do list right now. I’ve been searching for a new tree skirt that I love but that doesn’t break the bank for years. The fleece is such a great idea!