Cool DIY Xmas Tree Skirt Ideas (Two Ways) Using a Drop Cloth

Not i but ii Xmas tree skirt ideas to share today!

The kickoff is a modern have on a traditional tree skirt. Complete with tassels and hand dyed sail that is actually fabricated from a store-bought $10 drop material.

And the second (also made from an inexpensive drop fabric) is a patchwork tree brim inspired by mudcloth.

Wanna see how these Christmas tree decorations turned out? Click through for a stride by step tutorial for each DIY tree skirt.

Materials for Dyed Drop Fabric Tassel Tree Skirt

This dyed canvas tree skirt is made from a $10 dropcloth and a few yards of ribbon tassel, making this Xmas projection super affordable (and easy). Plus, expect at that pretty pink color.

large drop cloth*
fabric dye (I used the Rit Cloth Dye in coral)**
4 yards of tassel trim
thread (one spool to match the canvas, and one spool matching your finished color. Use the canteen to find a close match)
sewing motorcar
textile pair of scissors
tailors chalk
measuring tape

*I bought my drop textile locally, so it was under $10. Simply I linked to a similar one on Amazon (that is a few dollars more) in case you aren't able to make it to a home improvement store to option one upwardly.

**Go on in heed that any dye you choose will ultimately create a slightly more muted version of the colour shown on the bottle considering of the natural canvas textile being dyed.

How to Brand a (Dyed Tassel) Tree Skirt

Prepping Your Driblet Cloth

Beginning past throwing the drop cloth into the washing machine. Launder with the hottest water and a little bit of detergent to wash away any of the coating the drop fabric has on it. And then throw it in the dryer to pre-shrink your cloth.

Cutting out a Tree Skirt

Once your drop cloth is washed and dried, cut out a square that is 45 inches on every side (or larger if you're opting for a larger tree skirt). Just brand sure whatever size you make your tree skirt, it is the aforementioned measurement on every side, forming a square.

To cutting your skirt into a circle, fold the square you simply cutting into 4ths (in half ane mode, then half another way). Divide whatever measurement you made in the previous step by 2.

In my case that number is 22.5 inches. So, I measured 22.5 inches down from the tip of the interior corner (the corner where there are no outside edges of fabric) and fabricated a mark with tailors chalk.

Then moved the measuring tape over iii inches (while the summit of the measuring tape is still at the interior corner tip) and made some other mark. Repeat every 3 inches until the outline of the rounded bend is marked out

Then, cut along that curved line that was created.

To cutting out the center circle for your tree stump, measure three inches from the interior corner tip on each side and then in the middle and mark with tailors chalk again, Then cut along that rounded line that'south been created, forming a circumvolve.

Now that your brim is cutting into a skirt shape, cut a line from the center to the edge to be able to wrap your brim effectually the base of your tree. Set that piece bated.

Sewing a Tree Skirt

Now, cut 3 long strips of drop textile that are both iv′ long and 3 inches broad. Sew them together long means and so you have one strip of fabric that is approx. 12′ long. Starting on one side of the slit in the circle, sew the strip and the edge of the skirt together.

Once yous've sewn the strip all the way around the base of the tree brim, estrus up your iron and grab your ironing board to press the the hems. You'll want to fold the strip inward so that there are no raw hems shown. Press the fold all the way effectually, and then pop back onto your sewing machine and sew the hem almost i/four″ from the edge.

Do the same thing with the hem of the circle that'll wrap effectually your tree stump. With that, you'll desire to cut a strip that's about 20″ long and 3″ wide.

Sew that strip together with the strip laying on superlative of the top of the brim. Repeat the same procedure of folding and pressing the hem. Sew that hem i/four″ from the edge.

At present, go back to your ironing board and printing both of the slit edges about 1/ii″ underneath the skirt. Sew them both.

Dyeing a Tree Skirt

At present it'due south time to prep your dye bathroom. I did mine in the kitchen sink. Ours is stainless steel, so I didn't really worry most it getting dyed on blow. If you lot don't accept a stainless steel sink, you tin also do this in a large bucket similar the ones they sell at hardware stores.

*Instructions may vary slightly based on the type of dye you are using, so be sure to follow the instructions on your bottle or box dye. But I've included what I do simply in example.

Fill your sink or saucepan upward with enough HOT water to completely submerge your completed tree skirt. And when I say hot, make sure its the hottest water you can use. Without your brim in the water, pour in a tbs of tabular array salt and stir to dissolve.

Now, pour about one/4 of the dye into the water. Fully submerge your skirt into the dye bath and stir it with a spoon (brand certain not to use a wooden i or information technology will soak up the dye).

After about 5 minutes, you tin remove your brim and drain the water. Rinse your brim and go equally much of the dye out. The water should run by and large clear after you give information technology a skilful rinse.

Throw it into the wash for a quick wash with a small splash of soap. And so dry it. It'll come out pretty wrinkled so yous'll desire to iron it before applying the tassel trim.

Sewing Tassel Trim to Tree Skirt

After ironing the skirt prissy and flat, take it back to the sewing machine for the final pace – applying the tassel trim. Pivot your trim along the underside of the skirt all along the base.

Make certain your motorcar is loaded upward with the thread that matches the dyed skirt so that you tin't see it after y'all sew.

Sew the trim all the fashion around making sure the back run up at the start and finish. Trim yous thread, and yous're all set!

And if that dyed tree brim DIY isn't quite your affair, how about this patchwork mud cloth version instead?

It's besides made of affordable drop cloth and is actually a little cheaper to make than the first tree skirt because the only major supplies y'all need outside of the drop material is paint and paint brush, which yous probably already have at dwelling.

Wanna brand this mud cloth inspired tree skirt? Here's what y'all'll need to brand your own…

Materials to Brand Drib Cloth Patchwork Tree Skirt

large drib cloth
thread that closely matches sheet
sewing automobile
white paint (or really whatever color of your choosing)
textile scissors
tailors chalk
measuring tape
*optional* seam ripper

How to Make a (Patchwork) Tree Skirt

Cutting and paint patches

Start past cut a square that is 48″ on each side. You can make yours larger if you desire a bigger tree skirt. This size is slightly more than toward the smaller size in terms of tree skirts.

The boilerplate tree skirt is anywhere between 48 and 56 inches. So keep that in mind when cut the initial dimensions for yours. Generally, the rule for tree skirts is bigger the tree, the bigger the tree skirt.

You may take to seam rip the edges if your drop cloth is hemmed around the border. OR just cut the hem part off – upwards to you. Now, cutting that square piece into every bit many patches you'd like in varying sizes.

It's helpful to continue the foursquare shape in tact fifty-fifty as you are cut the pieces up so you know how they're all fit back together when sewing. It might fifty-fifty exist helpful to have a moving picture of the placement of all the patchwork pieces so you lot tin can reference it if things go mixed up later in the process of tree brim making.

Next, outset painting dissimilar patterns on each of the pieces. You tin can exercise uncomplicated patterns like polka dots and stripes, dashes, plus signs, etc.

If you demand pattern inspiration, try pulling up mudcloth fabric patterns online. You'll discover some really good ones to mimic that way.

Once dry out, make sure the painted pieces are arranged in a square in one case once more and accept a photo to reference later if needed.

Stitch patches together

Next, start sewing the pieces together based on the image you captured. Run up each piece about 1/4″ away from the edge.

In one case all your pieces are assembled, cut your tree brim into a circle.

Fold your square piece into 4ths (in half ane manner, then half some other style). Measure 22.five″ from the center of the square every iii inches or so and mark with tailors chalk. Once the outline of the rounded curve is marked out, cut along the line.

To cut out the center circle for your tree stump, measure three″ from the center and repeat the same process above.

Sew your tree skirt

Now, cut 3 long strips of driblet cloth that are both 4′ long and three inches broad. Sew them together long ways and then you have one strip of fabric that is approx. 12′ long. Starting on one side of the slit in the circle, sew the strip and the edge of the skirt together.

Once you've sewn the strip all the style around the base of the tree skirt, heat upward your atomic number 26 and grab your ironing board to press the the hems. You'll want to fold the strip inward so that there are no raw hems shown.

Press the fold all the way around, then pop dorsum onto your sewing automobile and sew the hem about 1/4″ from the edge.

Do the same thing with the hem of the circle that'll wrap around your tree stump. With that, you'll want to cutting a strip that's nigh 20″ long and 3″ wide. Stitch that strip together with the strip laying on top of the tiptop of the skirt.

Repeat the same procedure of folding and pressing the hem. Sew that hem ane/4″ from the border.

Now, become back to your ironing lath and press both of the slit edges about i/ii″ underneath the skirt. Run up them both. Trim you thread, and you're all set!

DIY Tree Skirt FAQ

What is the average size Christmas tree brim?

Typically, the average size of an Xmas tree brim is 48-56 inches. Both of the DIY tree skirts I shared today are one the small end of the tree skirt spectrum. And so keep that in listen when making your own.

If you have a modest to medium size tree, a 48 inch tree skirt is a great size. But with a larger tree, yous may desire something a little bigger. Which means your measurements when making one of these tree skirts would demand to be a little bigger than the dimensions I shared.

Blazon of drop cloth that works best for making a holiday tree skirt

Wait for the highest quality canvas you tin can find when searching for a driblet cloth that will work for DIY projects like this one. Ordinarily that means opting for the heavyweight drib fabric (assuming your sewing automobile can handle the slightly thicker material).

Typically with drop cloths though, you'll find the sheet is a lower form (it is a drop cloth afterwards all), so wait at the texture and quality of the drop cloth when choosing ane for this projection to make sure you're getting the best option.

It'southward also worth noting that if yous're only making one tree brim, which is probably the well-nigh likely scenario, you tin get away with a much smaller drop cloth size. So, you can up the quality and go down in size and still discover a really practiced pick.

Can I use regular canvas instead of a drop cloth?

Yes! Yous absolutely can use regular canvas instead, for both DIY tree skirts I'm sharing today. And if this is a tree brim yous program to use year afterward year, buying canvas by the g at an art supply store instead of a drop fabric from a dwelling house improvement store might be the all-time option.

It will cost a niggling fleck more than, which is why I like the drop cloth thought as a corking affordable alternative. But if you lot have a few extra dollars to throw at this project, canvas by the yard is mostly a college quality material to utilise. And it's however affordable – information technology just costs a piffling more than the drop material would.

DIY Xmas Tree Skirt (Dyed Pink with Tassels)

Make a dyed pink Xmas tree skirt with teenty tiny tassel trim thank you to like shooting fish in a barrel-to-follow tutorial. And it'southward all made with a drop cloth from the domicile improvement store.

Price: $22

large driblet cloth
material dye I used the Rit Fabric Dye in coral
4 yards of tassel trim
thread one spool to match the sheet, and one spool matching your finished color. Utilize the bottle to find a close friction match
sewing machine
fabric scissors
tailors chalk
measuring tape

Prepping Your Drop Cloth

Start by throwing the drop cloth into the washing auto. Launder with the hottest h2o and a little fleck of detergent to wash away any of the coating the drop cloth has on it. And so throw it in the dryer to pre-shrink your textile.

Cut out a Tree Brim

One time your drop cloth is done and dried, cut out a square that is 45 inches on every side (or larger if you're opting for a larger tree brim). Just brand sure whatsoever size you make your tree skirt, it is the aforementioned measurement on every side, forming a square.
To cut your skirt into a circle, fold the foursquare you just cut into 4ths (in half one style, and so one-half another mode). Divide whatever measurement you fabricated in the previous step past 2.
In my case that number is 22.5 inches. So, I measured 22.five inches down from the tip of the interior corner (the corner where there are no exterior edges of fabric) and made a mark with tailors chalk. Then moved the measuring tape over 3 inches (while the top of the measuring tape is still at the interior corner tip) and fabricated another mark. Repeat every 3 inches until the outline of the rounded curve is marked out
And so, cutting along that curved line that was created.
To cutting out the center circle for your tree stump, measure 3 inches from the interior corner tip on each side and then in the middle and mark with tailors chalk again, Then cut forth that rounded line that's been created, forming a circle.
At present that your skirt is cutting into a brim shape, cutting a line from the center to the edge to be able to wrap your skirt effectually the base of operations of your tree. Set that piece aside.