How To Make A Christmas Tree Skirt

<p>In this workshop you will learn how to sew a Christmas tree skirt.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/OaSuPA3um2VLKrDefZIbdcyc0M0=/52cf4f84a04f4f2b82c270bbfa6020e3"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/OaSuPA3um2VLKrDefZIbdcyc0M0=/52cf4f84a04f4f2b82c270bbfa6020e3" data-image="31623"></a></figure> <p>You will need: a few types of New Year style fabric, filler, interfacings, rep tape, buttons.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/5TGBqL5i5stYdkJhJdRGZMOgAic=/80456d2deabe4b0081348d2d54cae277"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/5TGBqL5i5stYdkJhJdRGZMOgAic=/80456d2deabe4b0081348d2d54cae277" data-image="31624"></a></figure> <p>First, decide on the size of the skirt: draw a circle on a sheet of paper and divide it into sectors, and do not forget to mark the spot where the lock will be.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/Au1pfFczuvlQZAExSA11wK50atI=/285fc59a7bdd47b784ff953ac52d7dfa"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/Au1pfFczuvlQZAExSA11wK50atI=/285fc59a7bdd47b784ff953ac52d7dfa" data-image="31626"></a></figure> <p>Make a real scale pattern, enumerate all sectors, while adding notes which fabric will be cut out. This will help avoid errors and mistakes in the pattern.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/ccA5JSOG-VQqpXvAAB59NdtT-Ts=/3007690704b849058e8b3bb3b4ac3982"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/ccA5JSOG-VQqpXvAAB59NdtT-Ts=/3007690704b849058e8b3bb3b4ac3982" data-image="31625"></a></figure> <p>Cut the paper pattern into templates.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/RamCgfPQoXnjuBy5NPTcpLTdcAc=/90ee7772501048a6b805569e609119dc"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/RamCgfPQoXnjuBy5NPTcpLTdcAc=/90ee7772501048a6b805569e609119dc" data-image="31627"></a></figure> <p>Cut the fabric out to make parts of the skirt using the templates you have made; do not forget seam allowances.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/aHFCQZ6NVWw0uLGGUhKFO0PEeZY=/1f62b6b64ec8425faf5a7f600191b44d"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/aHFCQZ6NVWw0uLGGUhKFO0PEeZY=/1f62b6b64ec8425faf5a7f600191b44d" data-image="31628"></a></figure> <p>Sew the parts together.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/zpGZx-QxNJwVP3Z8nqVMQcWyt-g=/c55dd001b8734daea8dd0953267f6c9e"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/zpGZx-QxNJwVP3Z8nqVMQcWyt-g=/c55dd001b8734daea8dd0953267f6c9e" data-image="31629"></a></figure> <p>Iron the parts, and, for a better durability, duplicate the template.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/_VNgGgpKICM26K6iEwCC3Ax-GI8=/aa601c4e1f83414ba753f9f4acf5b4d9"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/_VNgGgpKICM26K6iEwCC3Ax-GI8=/aa601c4e1f83414ba753f9f4acf5b4d9" data-image="31630"></a></figure> <p>Put the “sandwich” layers together the following way: inner side fabric – filler – top. Fix all layers with a pin or baste them together.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/GNTbya_1mcEVWgXs2t8wdqRC7X0=/e857dc7c0fcd4fe5acc35d0cbb4f4f46"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/GNTbya_1mcEVWgXs2t8wdqRC7X0=/e857dc7c0fcd4fe5acc35d0cbb4f4f46" data-image="31631"></a></figure> <p>Stitch the details on the seams.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/Ng32obJ9lLEUdCB-Y1jHh5poNz8=/f03d2474d1ec447db9643d7711d6c20a"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/Ng32obJ9lLEUdCB-Y1jHh5poNz8=/f03d2474d1ec447db9643d7711d6c20a" data-image="31632"></a></figure> <p>Cut excess fabric and trim the details.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/Ixkycmm1ib_lWU-rt0WDyGuIJ3g=/4f8c327dde9a4894a7fd0fbcb3561753"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/Ixkycmm1ib_lWU-rt0WDyGuIJ3g=/4f8c327dde9a4894a7fd0fbcb3561753" data-image="31633"></a></figure> <p>Now it is the time to attach button loops.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/3tNgoksvkw6NFkbKmHLxh-ttZA8=/032fe7e0d4ce498ebedcc2462960ae14"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/3tNgoksvkw6NFkbKmHLxh-ttZA8=/032fe7e0d4ce498ebedcc2462960ae14" data-image="31634"></a></figure> <p>Cut slanting inlay out. If you have any problems – go back to our previous workshop. First of all, work on the back cuts.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/3Za05TfWLVMKZ8LObY0K1HeuleQ=/878e360d42e14b6b80ff9cc7224fed76"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/3Za05TfWLVMKZ8LObY0K1HeuleQ=/878e360d42e14b6b80ff9cc7224fed76" data-image="31635"></a></figure> <p>After that, work on the upper and lower cuts.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/tDOtiwtVjx14kUaRZf_qcjc6T2c=/d2489bf2ebda4f31b4b8538c1f5dfd36"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/tDOtiwtVjx14kUaRZf_qcjc6T2c=/d2489bf2ebda4f31b4b8538c1f5dfd36" data-image="31636"></a></figure> <p>Hem the slanting inlay on the inside with a blindhem, and attach buttons.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/F0UVeLMUvuMU17z5IKiauUj9cCs=/d4cd5fbc03054e0d8cecb185ddf2ed3b"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/F0UVeLMUvuMU17z5IKiauUj9cCs=/d4cd5fbc03054e0d8cecb185ddf2ed3b" data-image="31637"></a></figure>