DIY Fleece Tree Skirt

Learn how to make a DIY fleece tree skirt for your Christmas tree. It’s a quick and easy sewing project that is perfect for the holidays!

A couple of years ago we started putting up a fake tree and buying a real tree. We wanted a nice, themed tree and happy, sentimental tree so that we could enjoy both purchased ornaments and ornaments that the kids make.

One year I just threw together a fleece tree skirt to put under our real tree. I had some fleece on hand, and I had some tassel trim on hand. I love the way it turned out, and we’ve been decorating with it ever since. It was so fast to sew!

I love buffalo plaid at Christmas time. Plaid is a print I’ve always loved, but red and black is extra special for the holidays. The added touch of the tassels is the perfect detail. I love tassels, but you can also do rick rack or pompoms.

Fleece is such a great fabric to work with beginner sewing projects because it’s so easy to find and easy to sew. It’ll last for several years!

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Why use fleece for a tree skirt?

Fleece is such a great fabric since the colors are so bright and you don’t have to finish the edges. It’s easy to find at any fabric store, and it’s not too expensive. The best part is that it’s really easy to wash which is helpful if you have a real tree dropping needles on it, or if you have kids or pets laying underneath the tree all month.

supplies

2 yards of fleece fabric
6 yards of trim like tassels, pompoms, or rick rack
sewing tools
sewing machine

Cut your fleece into a 60 inch by 60 inch square. Fold it in half one way and then fold it in half the other way. There should be a fold on two sides.

Cut a quarter circle through all four layers from fold to fold. Cut another small quarter circle from fold to fold in the center.

Open up the large donut shape. Cut a straight line from the outer circle to the inner circle to create an opening.

Clip or pin the trim on the right side of the fleece all the way around the circle. Start at one opening and go all the way around to the other side of the opening.