Top 4 No-Sew Christmas Tree Skirt Ideas

Is it time for a Christmas tree restyle? Does your tree skirt look worn or old-fashioned? See our Christmas tree skirt patterns and how-tos to upgrade your holiday evergreen.

DIY Christmas Tree Basket Stand

A large basket covers a tree stand to make a super-easy Christmas ‘skirt’ in no time!

Choose a large basket with a wide bottom. The bottom of the basket should be wider than the width of the tree stand. Before basket shopping, measure the width of your tree stand and write it down. Also, take a tape measure with you so you can measure baskets while you shop.

Place your new basket on the floor and place the tree in the stand inside the basket.

Using a basket as a tree stand or skirt will complement farmhouse, country, or rustic-styled interiors. After the holidays, the basket does double duty as storage for Christmas décor or home essentials.

Bonus Tip: Set up your basket and tree stand before you decorate the tree.

 

Faux Fur Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern

Add glam to your holiday with this designer-inspired faux fur tree skirt. Perfect for modern, boho, or eclectic décor styles, this eye-catching, no-sew tree skirt will turn heads!

What You’ll Need

• Faux fur fabric
• Scissors
• Fabric marker
• Ruler

Step 1

Use the folding method to cut a circle from the fabric.

• Draw a square on the back of the fabric with a fabric marker. Size the square to be, at minimum, the bottom width of your tree.
• Fold the square in half to make a rectangle. Fold the fabric again to make a square.
• Use your ruler to measure and sketch a curve equal to 1/4 of a circle. Measure from the folded point and across the fabric to the outer edge.
• With scissors, cut through the fabric layers along the curved line. When you unfold the fabric, you should have a circle.

Step 2

To cut a center hole to accommodate the tree trunk and stand. Fold the fabric in half. Place a round soup can or round container on the material, halfway across the middle point of the fold, and trace a half-circle. Cut fabric to make a center hole.

Step 3

Leaving the fabric still folded, cut a fold open on one side. The opening will allow you to fit the skirt around the tree.

Step 4

Take your tree skirt outside and give it a shake to remove loose bits of fur.

Bonus Tip: To keep as much fur as possible when cutting the fabric, cut slowly and make small cuts. Keep the bottom scissor blade as close to the fabric backing as possible.

White Pom-pom Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern

This super-easy tree skirt, made with bold pom-pom trim, will add a fun note to your holiday tree. The tiny pom-poms resemble snowballs!

What You’ll Need

• White fleece fabric
• White jumbo or extra-large pom-pom trim
• Fabric glue or hot glue

Step 1

Follow the folding method instructions in the tutorial above to cut a large circle from the fabric. Cut a center hole and opening, too.

Step 2

Glue pom-pom trim to the fabric edge. Let the glue dry and place the skirt under the tree.

That’s all there is to it!

Arm Knitted Chunky Blanket/Tree Skirt

Boost your under-the-tree style with this soft and chunky blanket/tree skirt.  This tree skirt design will work well with any interior style. Choose a shade of yarn that matches your tree’s theme.

What You’ll Need

• Four bundles of chunky yarn

Watch our easy tutorial video below!

When finished, wrap your chunky blanket around the base of your tree. After the holidays, snuggle with your blanket on chilly evenings.

Did you know? The tradition of adding a skirt under the tree may have originated in Germany. Before electricity, lit candles were attached to tree branches to add sparkle. It’s thought that the Christmas tree skirt was created to keep dripping candle wax from marring the floor.

Need help making your Christmas tree last longer? Check out our bonus tips here.