16 Ways to Make a Christmas Tree Skirt

Have you ever wanted to make a Christmas tree skirt? It’s easier than you think. These 16 ideas are pretty and easy – you’ll have a tree skirt in no time!

If you’ve made your own tree skirt, I bow to you. It’s something that I would like to do one day! Here’s the great thing – I recently realized that I can make a Christmas tree skirt if I want to.

I was looking at some various tree skirt ideas with a friend (she is making her own this year) and I noticed that the cutest ones aren’t that hard to make. Awesome! If you are like me and intimidated by the thought of making a tree skirt, don’t be.

A lot of options out there are low or no-sew, and people have gotten really creative with how to put them together. I’m very impressed! Scroll down to see 16 ways to make a Christmas tree skirt.

Make a Christmas Tree Skirt

Huge Holly

This tree skirt uses a large holly design around the edges to make a statement.

Learn how it was done at Better Homes & Gardens

Bright Circles

You can sew a tree skirt as a base or buy one pre made – then embellish using felt circles.

Get the instructions at Better Homes & Gardens

Snowflake Embroidery

I love the simple and modern feel of this tree skirt, made of gray felt and embroidered with snowflakes..

Find out how to do it at Just Crafty Enough

Colorful Scarves

If you find yourself without a tree skirt and with five minutes on hand, use scarves you have around the house.

Learn more about it at Real Simple

Table Runners

Rowena turned some festive dollar store table runners into an interesting tree skirt.

Get the how-to at Rostitchery

Pom Poms and Sequins

Chelsey used felt along with with pom poms and fabric glue to make this whimsical tree skirt.

Get the tutorial at Paper Mama

Granny Square

If you love the look of granny squares and you can crochet, you’ll be hooked on this tree skirt.

Learn how she did it at Caught on a Whim

Round Tablecloth

This no-sew option uses a round tablecloth with a holiday theme.

Learn how to do it at Design Post Interiors

Personalized for Family

Make or buy a tree skirt and then use gold paint and family handprints to personalize.

Find out how it was done at Spoonful

Felt Ornaments

This skirt is merry and bright! If you like colorful, then this tree skirt is for you.

Find out how it was done at Fiskars

Easy Fringe

If you want a tree skirt that looks great, costs under $10 and takes under an hour to make, this one is for you.

See how it was made at Prudent Baby

No Sew

All you need are muslin, burlap and a glue gun to make this pretty, no-sew tree skirt.

Get the instructions at Color Me Meg

Poinsettia Border

I love the contrast of the bright poinsettias around the edge of this simple white tree skirt.

Download the pattern at Jo-Ann

Button Closures

Make a beautiful tree skirt with big button closures using this easy pattern.

Download the pattern at Amy Butler

Fleece Blanket

Here’s another no-sew option for you – use a fleece blanket and glue on your favorite fabric decorations and ric-rac.

Find out how to do it at Sew Many Ways

Painter’s Drop Cloth

Who knew that a plain old drop cloth from the hardware store could make such a beautiful tree skirt?

See how it was done at The Pinning Mama

 

If you use any of these ideas to make a Christmas tree skirt, let us know in the comments!