How do you put a ruffle on a tree skirt?
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home and garden
outdoor decorating
Open the skirt until it's folded in half and cut along the radius on one side of the center hole only. This will provide a hole for the tree trunk and a slit in the fabric so the skirt can be placed under the tree. Apply no-fray glue along all raw edges and allow to dry.
Then, how do you make a ruffled tree skirt?
Ruffled Tree Skirt
- Cut a 44″ diameter circle from a large piece of felt, fleece, or wool.
- Draw a straight line out from the center to the edge of the circle.
- Ignore that you can't see the “+”.
- Now draw a circle 7″ out from center.
- Cut up one of the lines and cut out the center circle.
- Compose your fabric layout.
- Step 1: Draw the circle pattern.
- Step 2: Cut along radius.
- Step 3: Cut out your fabric.
- Step 4: Join the circles and hem.
- Step 5: Staystitch the inner circle edge.
- Step 6: Snip along seam allowance.
- Step 7: Double check your measurements.
- Step 8: Sew the ruffle to the garment.
Additionally, how much fabric do I need to make a Christmas tree skirt?
For a 6' tall tree, your skirt should be at least 44" round (or 112cm). You will need two circles of fabric, so you will need 2½ yards of fabric (assuming the bolt of fabric is at least 44" wide) – or 1¼ yards of each if using contrasting fabrics top and bottom.
It is easier to hem the bottom of your skirt before you start to gather your pieces and sew them together. Fold over about ½” of fabric of one of the long edges of the bottom piece (your largest tier). Then, sew along this edge to create the bottom hem. Add baste stitch to bottom tier.