DIY Tree Skirt using a Vintage Sheet

I know many of you probably know how to sew or have a sewing machine. But this DIY tree skirt project is for someone like me who does not yet own a sewing machine but wants to make a tree skirt. This no-sew, shabby chic tree skirt is super easy to make.

Hi, I am Anne from White Lace Cottage.

First, you will need a tree skirt; I know you are thinking, if I had a tree skirt, why do I need to make one? Well, an existing tree skirt makes a great template. If you don’t have one, ask a friend if you can borrow one 🙂

I gathered a few simply shabby chic sheets I had found while treasure hunting. Since they were too small to wear on my bed, I decided to wear them for my skirt. If I had a couple of these, I could have used the ruffled trim, but I did not.

Lay your sheet on the floor or a table. I find it easier to do this on the floor. Then, add your tree skirt on top of the sheet.

Did I say this was easy? It is! I did not trace or pin it; I simply placed it on the sheet and started cutting around the perimeter.

Once you cut it out, it will look like this: The center is straight, and the fabric is folded a bit.

If you finish cutting and it seems a little off, don’t worry—we still need to add the trim around the edges.

And remember, that centerpiece will not be shown once it is under the tree.

Add a Ruffle

I cut strips out of the other pink shabby chic sheet I had. Make sure these are all around the same size; I just eyeballed it.

This does not have to be perfect,and as you can see, it will be a little frayed,which is good. I used a glue gun to do this because it dries fast. Just use caution when you do this.

Start pleating and gluing your torn new diy tree skirt trim around the edges; since this is a Shabby Chic-style skirt, it does not have to be perfect. The photo above shows how this looks. Continue doing this around the whole skirt.

And here it is under my tree.

DIY Tree Skirt

This was so easy to make,so if you are like me and you don’t have a sewing machine, this is a great alternative. You can do this with other fabrics, too, such as a painter’s tarp or tablecloth. Keep an eye out for cheap fabrics when you are treasure hunting at thrift shops. And look for trims, too, while you are thrift shopping. These can be found pretty cheap if you prefer that over making the trim, as I did. Lace makes a great trim, too!

Thanks so much, Gail, again for inviting me!

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Thank you, Anne, for a super tutorial on how to make a diy tree skirt! How fabulous that it is NO sew! I love how it turned out, and it looks charming with your tree in the bedroom. I am happy to have you as a guest poster on MRL!

gail

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