I like that you teach people how to make their own pattern for the wedges. There is nothing wrong with Stitch in the Ditch, but there are certainly other quilting options that would work well with this project. If you plan to wash this skirt often, you might want some quilting "inside" the wedges, rather than just on the edges between the wedges.
We go to our daughter’s house for Christmas because it’s easier than her hauling all the gifts to our house, so we don’t do much decorating. I, too, made a skirt decades ago (45 years). Maybe one of our children will want it. 🤔
I just love all your videos! I appreciate your patience, kind voice! The big bonus is seeing Manny pop in with little messages. It always makes me laugh!
This is a great simple tree skirt. Thank you! Just to help others that may already have a ruler, it is a 22.5 degree dresden ruler. You can use it but extend the length of it by putting a long ruler on the edge to cut. If you do not make the pattern perfectly, it will be wavy & not flat. Might not matter on a tree skirt but just so you know. Another tip, I use a pinking shears to cut down the seams. No clipping needed. Love the wonderful simple patterns on this channel! Such a sweet lady!
Thank you for your paper template. It’s nice not having to purchase a specialty ruler that you may only use for a couple of projects. Lovely tutorials.
Loved the tutorial! I’m going to make one! One thing I was going to suggest is not putting a split in your tree skirt because you can always put your tree skirt on before putting your tree into the tree stand. That way you can also use it as a spread for a table putting an arrangement of flowers or other centerpiece covering the hole in the center. Two uses!
Love this idea! Using summer prints, this would make a great tablecloth for a patio table with the umbrella. thanks for such great ideas and wonderful, easy to understand tutorials. Happy Holidays to your family.
Wow! The tree skirt really turned out beautiful. I'm going to try it, only a little bit smaller since I have a small tree. Thanks for making the video!
If you plan to make it smaller be sure to actually use her measurements for the larger one, then cut it to the length you want. You have to keep the same angle as she did or it won't work out to a circle. You can use a 22.5 degree dresden ruler and make it the length you want. She makes it look so fun & easy!
Thank you for this tutorial. I've spent the last couple of days trying to create my own template (using a protractor) and I think I was close, but I don't think it would have been perfect. So the measurements you've provided will bring it to perfection, I think. Mine was close to what you showed, but not quite right. Also, I like the simplicity of this one so that I don't have to bother with binding. Perhaps in the future I'll make some changes, but I'm running out of time! I love how thoroughly you explain things. You always leave me feeling confident I can do it without any frustration. Thanks, again!
Thank you so much for sharing this skirt, I'm a very new quilter and my husband and I love this one so we are going to buy the materials to make us this skirt for us and some for family members
thank you so much for this video..I have been wanting to make an easy tree skirt for year and you are so great at teaching how to do this..you go slow and tell every detail..I will be looking up all my Christmas scraps and getting busy soon...
Thank you for this pattern! We have never had a skirt because our base is so big. I was able to take your pattern and adjust so it will fit my tree. I did not use batting, and I did two colors for both sides. I did put ribbon on the open sides because we have cats and I don't want them running off with the skirt.
Oh yes...my dog she loves sleeping on the skirt. I used to have w very nice one i bought from Kmart years sgo, unfortunately my girl doggy decided to go pee on it a few times. So , now this year i want to sew my own. Just bought a very nice Singer sewing machine, an upgrade to what I had. Thank u so much for sharing your knowledge with us. This is an amazing projedt, love how you do your videos and tutorials....I'm sold @TheSewingRoomChannel
WOW! Just loved this tutorial, thank you so much detail. I made my 1st one following your tutorial. I was timid by making the template, but I got through it & I love my tree skirt. Will be making more I'm sure.
I love everything you do! If I have an idea or a project I want to try, I go straight to your page to see if you have a tutorial on it first. I always find wonderful things to make. Thank you for all you do! You are awesome! ❤️
This was a great tutorial. I have not seen any of your RUclips videos, but will be watching from now on! Great job. Thank you for this! Merry Christmas!
Sherill, thank you for the tutorial. I have to say you must have a well-behaved cat to use the treeskirt with the pom-poms! My little monsters would never behave with all those "toys" there for the taking!
Hi Sherill! Great tutorial! I made one about 23 years ago. I had about four different fabrics and even hand quilted it. I eventually tired of it so now want to make a new one. I also love the mouse fabric and wonder if it is still available. Do you remember company name that made it or where you bought it? I think that mouse design would make a great stocking for my new granddaughter! Many thanks for any help.
I am making this tree skirt for my son for next year, I cut all my fabric , very easy by the way, Unfortunately, I did not realize that my one fabric was directional, until I cut them out. Luckily I had another fabric that matched so I have three colors instead of two.
This is very cute, but it isn't working out for me. I have measure and remeasure my pattern and it is 1", at the top, 8.5" straight across at the bottom and 19" straight down the middle top to gentle curve. When laying it out on the back and batting, it doesn't lay flat unless I considerably overlap the two end piece. I have resewn all seams twice moving the needle to the left by 6 (about 6 thread widths). Still overlaps I'm either going to resew it at 3.8" seams or trim the two pieces around the opening by 1.75" at the bottom to just under .25" at top. I'm leaning towards the latter. Can you explain what I've done incorrectly?
Hi Elissa. Did you add an extra 1/4" seam allowance to the pattern? If you did, that might be the problem. The pattern includes 1/4" seam allowance on all sides. It is hard for me to help without seeing it. I wish I could help. I hope you can get it solved. Have a very merry Christmas.😍
I just made this skirt and the end panesl.over lap way too much! I sewed 1/4 in seams, but did not add that to the pattern. Any suggestion on how i can "fix" this
Hi Christelle. It is hard for me to help when I can't see the whole skirt. How much is it overlapping? Did you add extra panels? Does the tree skirt lay flat? The pattern included the 1/4" wide seams. So it is not necessary to add the 1/4". You might have measured/drawn the pattern incorrectly? How big was your center hole cut - maybe it was cut too big? I am assuming that what you mean by "back panels" is where the opening is to wrap the skirt around the tree. Give me more information, and hopefully I can help. Thanks for watching💗and Merry Christmas😍
Cheryl when using a walking foot does the fabric still shift.? In this tree skirt project.? I'm presently sewing a quilt top layer flannel warm & natural batting backing flannel. And when sewing the layers together using a walking foot still shifts. I have adjusted my top tension, sticth length. And width of Stitch.and also pin the squares before quilting. What can I try to adjust this issue of a slight shift in fabric ? And will I have the same issue's with making this tree skirt?.
Hi Marion. Flannel does stretch when sewing the pieces together. You can use a spray on quilting glue to hold the layers together (I have never used the spray glue). You could also use Mary Ellen's Best Press which is clear starch and sizing. This might keep the flannel from stretching. For the tree skirt I used 100% cotton quilting fabric and I did not have any problems with stretching/shifting when using the walking foot. Hope this info helps. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Hi Kathy. Leave the width at the top the same. On each side of the pattern continue drawing the lines any length you like. You will notice as you lengthen the lines the distance between the 2 sides at the bottom will be wider. Hop this helps. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
So this is to hug the tree trunk? I've always used my skirts to try hugging the base that holds the tree which is humongous! (We buy real trees). I'm not sure the length of the blades would be long enough to drape down onto the base holder and then be enough for the floor draping. Could i make the blades longer? Oh but then it will not sit nicely on the 40" wof.... i will ponder this and maybe try your pattern. Tree skirts are expensive in stores btw....crazy expensive! I resorted to buying a cheap one at a dollar store and tossing it each year.
Hi Shanon. To make a 60" diameter tree skirt you will have to alter the pattern that you draw. Draw the pattern piece 10" longer. When drawing the 2 side lines make sure you continue drawing the lines at an angle. I hope I have explained this well. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Dear Sherrill, I am making a tree skirt but I am having a problem. When I lay out the skirt to saw the fabric to the batting and backing all the pics are not laying out. In other words the first and last pieces are over lapping 😢. HELP.
Hi Paula. The pattern that I laid out in the tutorial already includes a 1/4" seam allowance. So make sure you didn't add an additional 1/4" to the pattern piece. When you laid out the tree skirt were all the pieces stitched together or did you just lay them next to each other. If you didn't have the pieces stitched together, then both end pieces will overlap. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but when I use 16 pieces It won't lay flat.If I use 14 pieces it lays flat over batting and bottom fabric. If anyone can help me I would appreciate your advise.
Hi Lila. The pattern in the tutorial included a 1/4" seam. If you added an additional 1/4" on each side of the pattern, that might be what is causing the pieces to not fit properly. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching💗 and happy sewing😍
Hi Kay. Here is a link to one of my sewing tips tutorial that explains how to enlarge this pattern: ruclips.net/video/M3OuftbWNAs/видео.html Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
How to determine what size of skirt you need? What should the diameter of the skirt be in reference to the diameter of the bottom of your Christmas tree?
😖Ok, everything worked according to the directions with on exception; the split where the final two sections come together are overlapped substantially. My attempts to lay the project out fail when I try to butt those two pieces. I have the work laid out ready to cut but won't do it until I can know what went wrong and how to fix it. HELP
Hi Carolyn. Don't panic. You should have 8 dark pieces and 8 light pieces. Make sure they were cut exactly the same, and that you used a 1/4" wide seam allowance. Let me know. I will try to help you as much as I can. 😍😀😊🙂
😀Problem solved. It was actually me, Carolyn's husband Tom, who was making the tree skirt. I believe I figured out the problem although I don't understand how it could have happened. The final diameter of the skirt before cutting the edges or sewing the project was 40 inches. Your video stated the diameter should be 41 inches, a 1 inch difference. Not sure how that happened as I made the pattern exactly as described. The final pattern length made from cardboard was 19 inches, the 18.5 inches plus the 1/2 inch. I believe the final pattern length should have been 19.5 inches. This would have added an additional 1 inch to overall diameter or 41 inches as your video stated. The only fix without starting over was to split the difference between the panels at the skirt opening. That's what I did and finished the project. It really doesn't matter since that portion of the skirt is to the back of the tree and not really visible. It was an easy project with the exception of the problem encountered. I would attach a photo of the final tree to this reply if I new how. I will send an email with the photo.. Thank you, Tom Baker
Hi Sheila. I have many different sizes of rulers. The one I use the most is 8.5" x 24", and the other is a 12.5" square ruler. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
If you have a meat shop near you they usually have butcher block paper. That’s where I had gotten mine. But since I do Tshirt quilts I bought a roll at Costco
thank you so much, loved this - was super easy to make. ..
Hi Ellen. So glad the tree skirt tutorial was helpful. Thanks for watching💗 and happy sewing😍
The best tutorial...amazing. You are so talented. Thank u so much for sharing
Hi Bethune. So glad the tree skirt tutorial was helpful. Thanks for watching💗 and happy sewing😍
I like that you teach people how to make their own pattern for the wedges. There is nothing wrong with Stitch in the Ditch, but there are certainly other quilting options that would work well with this project. If you plan to wash this skirt often, you might want some quilting "inside" the wedges, rather than just on the edges between the wedges.
Hi Ellie. Thanks for sharing. I agree with you. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing.😍
Love this! I made a tree skirt over 40 yrs ago - still have it but no longer put up a tree. I'm tempted to put up one again just so I can make this.
I hope you do make one. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
We go to our daughter’s house for Christmas because it’s easier than her hauling all the gifts to our house, so we don’t do much decorating. I, too, made a skirt decades ago (45 years). Maybe one of our children will want it. 🤔
Make a smaller version and use it as a table topper. A dresden table topper tutorial can help with figuring out the assembly.
Your Christmas projects are adorable. Manny is a cutie pie, too
Thank you so much! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
I just love all your videos! I appreciate your patience, kind voice! The big bonus is seeing Manny pop in with little messages. It always makes me laugh!
Hi Txangle. Glad you enjoyed the tree skirt. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
If you cut them out like this, make sure your fabric isn't directional or half will be upside down.
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Good point, Jane. Well taken.
Thanks for this tutorial. No fancy rulers to buy and no binding to worry about. This is perfect!
Hi Colette. Glad you like the tree skirt. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
This is exactly what I've been looking for. A simple tree skirt that I can embellish any way I want. No bias binding. Thank you very much.
Hi Ace. Glad you like the tree skirt. Happy holidays. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
This is a great simple tree skirt. Thank you!
Just to help others that may already have a ruler, it is a 22.5 degree dresden ruler. You can use it but extend the length of it by putting a long ruler on the edge to cut. If you do not make the pattern perfectly, it will be wavy & not flat. Might not matter on a tree skirt but just so you know.
Another tip, I use a pinking shears to cut down the seams. No clipping needed.
Love the wonderful simple patterns on this channel! Such a sweet lady!
I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
I like to pink the edges, too.
Thank you for your paper template. It’s nice not having to purchase a specialty ruler that you may only use for a couple of projects. Lovely tutorials.
The mouse Christmas fabric is adorable 💜 thank you for this great video
You are so welcome TL. Happy holidays. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
@@TheSewingRoomChannel happy holidays to you too!
Loved the tutorial! I’m going to make one! One thing I was going to suggest is not putting a split in your tree skirt because you can always put your tree skirt on before putting your tree into the tree stand. That way you can also use it as a spread for a table putting an arrangement of flowers or other centerpiece covering the hole in the center. Two uses!
Hi Debora. Thanks for tip. Thanks for watching💗and happy sewing😍
Wow! One of the easiest and fastest tree skirts tutorials I've seen. Thank you
Thanks for watching💗and Merry Christmas😍
Love this idea! Using summer prints, this would make a great tablecloth for a patio table with the umbrella. thanks for such great ideas and wonderful, easy to understand tutorials. Happy Holidays to your family.
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Great idea. 😊
@@dale3404 great idea
What a great idea for the patio table ❤❤❤
Wow! The tree skirt really turned out beautiful. I'm going to try it, only a little bit smaller since I have a small tree. Thanks for making the video!
Have fun! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
If you plan to make it smaller be sure to actually use her measurements for the larger one, then cut it to the length you want. You have to keep the same angle as she did or it won't work out to a circle. You can use a 22.5 degree dresden ruler and make it the length you want. She makes it look so fun & easy!
@@lw7967 Thanks for that great tip!
Thank you for this tutorial. I've spent the last couple of days trying to create my own template (using a protractor) and I think I was close, but I don't think it would have been perfect. So the measurements you've provided will bring it to perfection, I think. Mine was close to what you showed, but not quite right. Also, I like the simplicity of this one so that I don't have to bother with binding. Perhaps in the future I'll make some changes, but I'm running out of time! I love how thoroughly you explain things. You always leave me feeling confident I can do it without any frustration. Thanks, again!
Hi Treezza. Glad the Christmas tree tutorial was helpful. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching💗and Merry Christmas😍
Thank you for this lovely tree skirt pattern! You have answered all my questions, and now I am anxious to start on this project!
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing.
I loved the bottom side!
Thanks for watching💗and Merry Christmas😍
Thank you so much! All your details were so helpful to a beginner, Made a gift worthy tree skirt my first attempt.
Hi Jenny. Glad the tree skirt tutorial was helpful. Happy holidays. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Thank you so much for this, Sherrill! I really appreciate you making the pattern drafting so easy. Very helpful video, as always. ♥️
Thanks for watching💗and Merry Christmas😍
Love it
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Thank you Sherrill for the wonderful tutorial.
You are so welcome. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
I was looking for an easy tree skirt with panels so I could machine embroider each panel separately before sewing them together. Thank you!
Hi Michele. Glad you like the tree skirt. Thanks for watching, Merry Christmas, and happy sewing. 😍
Thank you for all these videos, I have leaned so much with them.
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Beautiful 😍 awesome love ❤️ it. Very good instructions.
Thanks so much 😊 Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Thank you so much for sharing this skirt, I'm a very new quilter and my husband and I love this one so we are going to buy the materials to make us this skirt for us and some for family members
Hi Dorothy. Have fun making the tree skirt. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Yay! Great Friday night! My favorite RUclipsr has a new video. Thank you for making these. I love the way you break things down.
Hi Mimi. I'm glad the videos are helpful. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Great tutorial, quick project. Perfect for a table top Christmas tree.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching. Happy New Year. 😍
thank you so much for this video..I have been wanting to make an easy tree skirt for year and you are so great at teaching how to do this..you go slow and tell every detail..I will be looking up all my Christmas scraps and getting busy soon...
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Thank you for this pattern! We have never had a skirt because our base is so big. I was able to take your pattern and adjust so it will fit my tree. I did not use batting, and I did two colors for both sides. I did put ribbon on the open sides because we have cats and I don't want them running off with the skirt.
LOL - we have a dog who like to drag things around. Merry Christmas. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Oh yes...my dog she loves sleeping on the skirt. I used to have w very nice one i bought from Kmart years sgo, unfortunately my girl doggy decided to go pee on it a few times. So , now this year i want to sew my own. Just bought a very nice Singer sewing machine, an upgrade to what I had. Thank u so much for sharing your knowledge with us. This is an amazing projedt, love how you do your videos and tutorials....I'm sold @TheSewingRoomChannel
Thank you for your lovely pattern and tutorial. I just finished making one for my daughter.
Merry Christmas. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Your tree skirt turned out so pretty! Instead of ties to close it, couldn't a person put snaps on? Thanks for posting!
Yes you can! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
But ribbons would look much prettier!
Great video!
Snaps, nice idea!
Hooks and eyes work well too !!!
This is an excellent tutorial! The directions for the pattern are very clear and concise. Thanks for the great job!
Hi Janet. This is my favorite Christmas tree skirt. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Made this today. Great directions and it turned out amazing.
Great job! So glad you made this tree skirt. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
I have been thinking about a Christmas tree skirt .Yours is absolutely beautiful
Glad you like the tree skirt. Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Thanks for this great video!! I’m going to also use for a large round table
Thanks for watching💗and Merry Christmas😍
Love ❤️ your tree skirts. Beautiful 😍
Thank you so much for watching and happy sewing! 😍
Loved this! 0:02
I am going to make one with Thanksgiving on one side Christmason the other.....I have tree up decorated with sunflowers 🌻 😍
Great idea!! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Would love to see you make a small tree skirt 😬, it is beautiful ❤️
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
I am going to make a smaller tree skirt with same idea. Only I am going to make the wedge smaller.
Your tree skirt is fabulous! I love the fabrics that you used! Just beautiful!!!♥️💚♥️
Thank you so much! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Your tree skirt is beautiful I love your channel
Thank you so much! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
WOW! Just loved this tutorial, thank you so much detail. I made my 1st one following your tutorial. I was timid by making the template, but I got through it & I love my tree skirt. Will be making more I'm sure.
Hi Connie. I am so glad your tree skirt turned out great. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
I was looking for a quick and easy tree skirt and this is perfect. Thank you so much!
Hi Cheryl. Glad you liked the Christmas tree skirt. Happy holidays. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Thank you for the beautiful tree skirt. I really like it.
I'm glad you like tree skirt. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
You are so talented. Continue the great work.
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
This is exactly what I’m looking for - I absolutely love it! Will make next weekend 👍😁
Have fun! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Beautiful tree skirt! ❤️
Thank you! 😊 Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Your tree skirt looks lovely. I think I will try this 🥰
Have fun! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
That is really pretty. Thank you.
Thank you! 😊 Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
I love everything you do! If I have an idea or a project I want to try, I go straight to your page to see if you have a tutorial on it first. I always find wonderful things to make. Thank you for all you do! You are awesome! ❤️
Hi Melanie. I am so glad that the tutorials are helpful to you. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
I love all your tutorials!!!
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Love It! A Great Weekend Project To Do !
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
I love your channel! I'm looking for your tree skirt with the same material with scallop edges. Thank you
Hi Diane. Here is the link to my other tree skirt tutorial:
ruclips.net/video/5aZxBmjuoZg/видео.html
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Excellent tutorial. Well done you.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Really nice treeskirt and very nice tutorial Thank You/ Gisela in Sweden 🇸🇪
You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Good afternoon, Hope your doing well. Did you see any of the northern lights this week. Thank you for another amazing tutorial Have a blessed day..
Hi Barbara. No I don't live far enough north to see them. Happy sewing. 😀
Beautiful thanks for sharing blessings to you and yours . Well explained thanks .
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Yes, it was a wonderful tutorial as always 😊. Blessings your way ❤
Thanks so much 😊 Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
This was a great tutorial. I have not seen any of your RUclips videos, but will be watching from now on! Great job. Thank you for this! Merry Christmas!
Hi Bev. Glad you enjoyed the tree skirt tutorial. Merry Christmas, and happy sewing. 😍
loved this tutorial thank you xx
Hi Susan. Glad you enjoyed the Christmas tree skirt. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Sherill, thank you for the tutorial. I have to say you must have a well-behaved cat to use the treeskirt with the pom-poms! My little monsters would never behave with all those "toys" there for the taking!
Hi Patricia. I don't have a cat, but I do have a little dog. He doesn't chew on it so far. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
I so love this have to do
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Hi Sherill! Great tutorial! I made one about 23 years ago. I had about four different fabrics and even hand quilted it. I eventually tired of it so now want to make a new one. I also love the mouse fabric and wonder if it is still available. Do you remember company name that made it or where you bought it? I think that mouse design would make a great stocking for my new granddaughter! Many thanks for any help.
Hi Helen. I purchased the fabric 20 years ago from Joann Fabrics and Crafts. It is not available any more. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
I am making this tree skirt for my son for next year, I cut all my fabric , very easy by the way, Unfortunately, I did not realize that my one fabric was directional, until I cut them out. Luckily I had another fabric that matched so I have three colors instead of two.
Hi Nancy. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍💗😊
Do we add the 1/4 seam allowance or is it included in the measurement provided?????
Hi Clare. The 1/4" seam allowance is already added into the pattern. Happy holidays. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
do you add a quarter inch to your template for seams? or you cut the exact size of the template.
Hi Brenda. The 1/4" wide seam is already included in the pattern. Thanks for watching💗and Merry Christmas😍
This is very cute, but it isn't working out for me. I have measure and remeasure my pattern and it is 1", at the top, 8.5" straight across at the bottom and 19" straight down the middle top to gentle curve. When laying it out on the back and batting, it doesn't lay flat unless I considerably overlap the two end piece. I have resewn all seams twice moving the needle to the left by 6 (about 6 thread widths). Still overlaps I'm either going to resew it at 3.8" seams or trim the two pieces around the opening by 1.75" at the bottom to just under .25" at top. I'm leaning towards the latter. Can you explain what I've done incorrectly?
Hi Elissa. Did you add an extra 1/4" seam allowance to the pattern? If you did, that might be the problem. The pattern includes 1/4" seam allowance on all sides. It is hard for me to help without seeing it. I wish I could help. I hope you can get it solved. Have a very merry Christmas.😍
I just made this skirt and the end panesl.over lap way too much! I sewed 1/4 in seams, but did not add that to the pattern. Any suggestion on how i can "fix" this
Hi Christelle. It is hard for me to help when I can't see the whole skirt. How much is it overlapping? Did you add extra panels? Does the tree skirt lay flat? The pattern included the 1/4" wide seams. So it is not necessary to add the 1/4". You might have measured/drawn the pattern incorrectly? How big was your center hole cut - maybe it was cut too big? I am assuming that what you mean by "back panels" is where the opening is to wrap the skirt around the tree. Give me more information, and hopefully I can help. Thanks for watching💗and Merry Christmas😍
Cheryl when using a walking foot does the fabric still shift.? In this tree skirt project.?
I'm presently sewing a quilt top layer flannel warm & natural batting backing flannel.
And when sewing the layers together using a walking foot still shifts. I have adjusted my top tension, sticth length. And width of Stitch.and also pin the squares before quilting.
What can I try to adjust this issue of a slight shift in fabric ?
And will I have the same issue's with making this tree skirt?.
Hi Marion. Flannel does stretch when sewing the pieces together. You can use a spray on quilting glue to hold the layers together (I have never used the spray glue). You could also use Mary Ellen's Best Press which is clear starch and sizing. This might keep the flannel from stretching. For the tree skirt I used 100% cotton quilting fabric and I did not have any problems with stretching/shifting when using the walking foot. Hope this info helps. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Is the 1/4" seam allowance added to the pattern?
Hi Rose. Yes the pattern includes the 1/4" seam. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
If you want to make each piece 22 1/2 inches longer not the 18 1/2. Will you need to make the top and bottom of the strips any bigger?
Hi Kathy. Leave the width at the top the same. On each side of the pattern continue drawing the lines any length you like. You will notice as you lengthen the lines the distance between the 2 sides at the bottom will be wider. Hop this helps. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
What are the measurements top,bottom and length. Thank you 😊
Hi Mary. The diameter of this tree skirt is about 40" across. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing.
So this is to hug the tree trunk? I've always used my skirts to try hugging the base that holds the tree which is humongous! (We buy real trees). I'm not sure the length of the blades would be long enough to drape down onto the base holder and then be enough for the floor draping. Could i make the blades longer? Oh but then it will not sit nicely on the 40" wof.... i will ponder this and maybe try your pattern. Tree skirts are expensive in stores btw....crazy expensive! I resorted to buying a cheap one at a dollar store and tossing it each year.
Hi Lisa. You can cut the triangle shape pieces any length. You can also cut the center hole any size. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Do you have the measurements for a 58 or 60 inch tree skirt? This skirt is very pretty and I feel confident as a mediocre seamstress.
Hi Shanon. To make a 60" diameter tree skirt you will have to alter the pattern that you draw. Draw the pattern piece 10" longer. When drawing the 2 side lines make sure you continue drawing the lines at an angle. I hope I have explained this well. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Dear Sherrill, I am making a tree skirt but I am having a problem. When I lay out the skirt to saw the fabric to the batting and backing all the pics are not laying out. In other words the first and last pieces are over lapping 😢. HELP.
Hi Paula. The pattern that I laid out in the tutorial already includes a 1/4" seam allowance. So make sure you didn't add an additional 1/4" to the pattern piece. When you laid out the tree skirt were all the pieces stitched together or did you just lay them next to each other. If you didn't have the pieces stitched together, then both end pieces will overlap. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
@@TheSewingRoomChannel will check out about the pattern that’s probably what I did. Thanks for your quick response. Have a great night.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but when I use 16 pieces It won't lay flat.If I use 14 pieces it lays flat over batting and bottom fabric. If anyone can help me I would appreciate your advise.
Hi Lila. The pattern in the tutorial included a 1/4" seam. If you added an additional 1/4" on each side of the pattern, that might be what is causing the pieces to not fit properly. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching💗 and happy sewing😍
@@TheSewingRoomChannel I cut according to the pattern you showed. I think 1/2 " seams may work. Thanks for your quck response. I love the looks.
Need to enlarge diameter to 52inches and can't figure out how to using your method HELP
Hi Kay. Here is a link to one of my sewing tips tutorial that explains how to enlarge this pattern: ruclips.net/video/M3OuftbWNAs/видео.html
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
How to determine what size of skirt you need? What should the diameter of the skirt be in reference to the diameter of the bottom of your Christmas tree?
Hi Kaylie. I am not sure. This skirt is a standard size that you can purchase in a store. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
😖Ok, everything worked according to the directions with on exception; the split where the final two sections come together are overlapped substantially. My attempts to lay the project out fail when I try to butt those two pieces. I have the work laid out ready to cut but won't do it until I can know what went wrong and how to fix it. HELP
Hi Carolyn. Don't panic. You should have 8 dark pieces and 8 light pieces. Make sure they were cut exactly the same, and that you used a 1/4" wide seam allowance. Let me know. I will try to help you as much as I can. 😍😀😊🙂
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😀Problem solved.
It was actually me, Carolyn's husband Tom, who was making the tree skirt. I believe I figured out the problem although I don't understand how it could have happened. The final diameter of the skirt before cutting the edges or sewing the project was 40 inches. Your video stated the diameter should be 41 inches, a 1 inch difference. Not sure how that happened as I made the pattern exactly as described. The final pattern length made from cardboard was 19 inches, the 18.5 inches plus the 1/2 inch. I believe the final pattern length should have been 19.5 inches. This would have added an additional 1 inch to overall diameter or 41 inches as your video stated. The only fix without starting over was to split the difference between the panels at the skirt opening. That's what I did and finished the project. It really doesn't matter since that portion of the skirt is to the back of the tree and not really visible. It was an easy project with the exception of the problem encountered. I would attach a photo of the final tree to this reply if I new how. I will send an email with the photo..
Thank you,
Tom Baker
Hi Carolyn. I am so glad you fixed the problem. Merry Christmas, and happy sewing. 😍
Hi what is the size of the rules n how many inches the rules tq
Hi Sheila. I have many different sizes of rulers. The one I use the most is 8.5" x 24", and the other is a 12.5" square ruler. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
@@TheSewingRoomChannel tqvm 🧸
Where do get that paper ? Would love to make one of these.
If you have a meat shop near you they usually have butcher block paper. That’s where I had gotten mine. But since I do Tshirt quilts I bought a roll at Costco
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Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Why not tape together some copy paper?
I want to make the skirt wider. Can I merely add inches to both lines?
Hi Gerry. To make this wider add inches to the length at the bottom of the pattern. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍