Christmas Tree Skirt — Lulú Ferris

Project preview

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Join Lulu Ferris to watch the complete class and sew along at your own pace.

What you’ll make

Sew a round Christmas tree skirt sized for your tree, with a center opening and a closure that helps it fit neatly around the trunk.

The samples are padded and quilted with lines radiating from the center. Fringe adds a festive finish, but the quilting and trim are optional.

What you’ll learn in this class

Draft a quarter circle to your chosen diameter.
Size and position the center opening.
Allow for quilting take-up when cutting.
Stabilize curved woven edges.
Layer fabric and batting for quilting.
Add trim and your chosen closure.
Turn and finish the opening neatly.

Fabric options

The class uses velvet and poplin. Canvas and fine-wale corduroy are also suitable, and you can combine coordinating fabrics on the two sides.

Batting gives the skirt its padded look. If your fabric has a directional print, plan where the front and opening will sit before cutting.

Make it your own

Quilt radiating lines, diamonds, squares, free-motion designs, or lines that follow the print. You can also leave the skirt unquilted.

Add fringe, pom-pom trim, or no trim. Close the opening with ties, buttons, or snaps. A ties-only version can be made reversible.

Complete your holiday décor with the 3D XMAS Letters, Rudolph Apron, or Easy Advent Calendar.

Choose your diameter

The sample has a 70 cm diameter for a smaller tree. The drafting technique lets you choose a different diameter and adjust the center opening to suit your tree.

Follow the project from custom sizing through quilting, trim and closure choices, assembly, turning, and the final opening finish.

Pattern & materials

Patterns are included with membership

Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.

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