Yes, ruffled tree skirts are everywhere this year. But, it’s because they are so amazingly cute! I saw this one on HGTV.com and had to make it. The only big problem was everything had a raw edge. I could just imagine the shredded mess it would be after two or three years of use. So, I used my 1/8 inch hemming foot and hemmed 4 yards of 3 inch strips. It took hours. But, it was totally worth it. I zigzagged all the edges of the canvas fabric that the strips are sewn on AND when it was all finished, used a bottle of NO FRAY on all the ribbon and zigzagged edges. (Just to be on the safe side!) I also changed the size of the 2 inch strips to 3 inches. I really like how it turned out. It does look a bit different from the original, but I’m pretty sure it’ll last for years to come.
Love, love, love it.
Stormy
The tree skirt is just beautiful and you are just nuts to do it. I love itl
ReplyDeleteLOVE it!!!! I PROMISE it too way too much time to glue mine!! I KNOW that I could have sewn it faster than it took me to glue mine!!! I LOVE that you hemmed the edges!! It is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I am your newest CHAOTIC follower!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW.. GO Martha! he he he... and I keep hearing someone say they don't have enough time to do anything?
ReplyDeleteGorgeoumous! Tree skirt envy....and darling wreath. GOOOOOOOO Shannon!