Shabby Chic DIY Tablecloth Tree Skirt


Tablecloth to Christmas Tree Skirt

I have a small stash of Simply Shabby Chic table linens in the Rosalie pattern which was one of the first patterns in that line and has since been retired.  I have really never used them so as I was looking at them and deciding whether they were staying or going, I was also thinking, as I spread out a round one, it was such a pretty little thing. The idea just popped into my head, how easy it would be to turn it into a one of kind, beautiful shabby chic tree skirt. It took under an hour to do...if you don't count machine set up, ironing board set up and finding my sewing box.

1. Fold round tablecloth in half and then half again. I used one of my other tree skirts to cut out center. I folded it into quarters and placed it on top of new skirt and lined up the sides to get the same dimension.



2. Unfold to half and cut up one fold to create back opening.





3. I used bias tape on neck edge, stitch to right side edge along crease. Press.



4. Finish back seams by folding over twice and stitching. Press.



5. Fold bias in and stitch. Press



6. Ties. I used a matching napkin, cut off the ruffle and ripped eight 2" strips. Pressed short edge in for hem, pressed them in half lengthwise and them pressed in each edge towards center and pressed together (just like bias tape). Stitch.




7. I debated over using ties and although they would be cute, I decided on just one at the       top. Attach your ties by spacing evenly and stitching in place.



There it is a romantic, ruffled, shabby chic couture, one of a kind Christmas tree skirt!


Now I know some of you may be thinking what a shame, I do have an oblong tablecloth that I haven't used but it has been laundered with eight matching napkins in the same pattern if anyone is interested.


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Posted by Modern Home at 1/30/2012 4:29 PM
Categories: DIY, Christmas Decorating
Tags: shabby chic shabby chic couture shabby chic decorating shabby chic decor shabby chic blog shabby chic diy
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