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How much fabric do I need for a Christmas tree skirt?

Author

Emma Johnson

Updated on April 30, 2026

Making a Christmas tree skirt is actually similar to making a round tablecloth. A simple tree skirt with a 72” diameter can be made from four yards of 45” fabric. Broadcloth, brocade, velour, fleece, and other fabrics can be used. Fold the four yard length and cut it in half.

What is a standard tree skirt size?

Live trees 7.5′ and higher can use a 56″ tree skirt if the tree stand is large in size as well. 48″ is great for 7.5′ Christmas trees. 42″ – 48″ are ideal for 4.5′ – 6.5′ trees. 20″ mini tree skirts are for tabletop 2-3′ trees.

How do you measure for a Christmas tree skirt?

Measure the diameter of your Christmas tree stand. Then measure the diameter of your tree from the tips of its outer branches. Your Christmas tree skirt should be larger than the diameter of your stand, but smaller than the diameter of the outer branches of your tree.

How do you make a Christmas tree skirt out of a round tablecloth?

You Can Make a Cute Christmas Tree Skirt From a Tablecloth

  1. Step 1: Fold and Cut Out the Center Circle.
  2. Step 2: Cut From Edge to Center.
  3. Step 3: Press and Sew Raw Edges.
  4. Step 4: Attach Hook and Loop Fasteners.
  5. Step 5: Create Tassels.
  6. Step 6: Attach Tassels Around the Tablecloth.

What is the circumference of a tree skirt?

56″ is best for larger artificial trees, 9′ and higher. Live trees 7.5′ and higher can use a 56″ tree skirt if the tree stand is large in size as well. 48″ is great for 7.5′ Christmas trees. 42″ – 48″ are ideal for 4.5′ – 6.5′ trees.

How much fabric to make a Christmas tree skirt?

For a 6′ tall tree, your skirt should be at least 44″ round (or 112cm). You will need two circles of fabric, so you will need 2½ yards of fabric (assuming the bolt of fabric is at least 44″ wide) – or 1¼ yards of each if using contrasting fabrics top and bottom.

How to make a tree skirt?

Cut out 8 triangular pieces with these dimensions –

  • With right sides together,sew 8 pieces together leaving the last two not sewn together. Iron seams open.
  • Knife-pleat ruffle – Cut out 3″ strips and seam together.
  • Sew the finished knife-pleat ruffle to the right side of the outside edge of the tree skirt.
  • Lay the skirt right side down onto the lining or fabric that will be the reverse side of the tree skirt.
  • Turn right side out and iron.
  • Top stitch the outer edge.
  • To make the binding for the center whole,cut a strip of fabric that is 2 1/2″ x 30″. Iron in half along the length with wrong sides together.
  • Sew the binding strip to the wrong side of the center hole.
  • Turn binding toward the front side and top stitch to the front side.
  • Make 3 “frogs” by cutting out 6 pieces of fabric,sewing each pair together and turning right side out. They can be any shape you want.
  • Sew 2 small pieces of the loop tape to the wrong sides of each “frog”.
  • Sew loop tape to the right side of the skirt along each side opening at the top,middle and bottom of the opening.
  • (Optional step) Sew buttons on each end of right side of each “frog”.
  • Connect frogs to to skirt using the hook and loop tape.

    • What is a Christmas tree skirt?

    A Christmas tree skirt is a rounded skirt with an open side that is used to cover the Christmas tree stand.

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