Christmas Tree Skirt Sewing Pattern- Part 2 (putting it all together)

For Part One (learning how to paper piece) go HERE.

This post will show you how to sew the 12 panels you created from the first post into a full quilted tree skirt. Follow these steps to a beautiful one of a kind skirt for your Christmas tree.

This Christmas Tree Skirt Sewing Pattern will begin where we left off last time.
You should have 12 sections that all look similar to the picture below.

Lay them out in the order you are going to sew them together. Pin and sew each piece along the long side of each panel.

I did two sections of six pieces… Like this… Then sewed the two large pieces together.

You may have to trim the middle to eliminate any points and smooth the circle. The center should be circular in shape.

Now for the backing. Lay out the color you will use. I had to piece two pieces of red together to make it wide enough.

With right sides together, lay the top on the backing.

Next, Trim around so the backing is the same size. I was a little generous when I trimmed as you can see above, but in reality you want them about the same size.

use two ribbons or make two strips for the ties (to keep the skirt around the tree) Just create a narrow rectangle about 10″ long and sew right sides together,  close one short end and turn right side out.

Place the front and back together with right sides touching. Tuck the ties inside the skirt before you sew it together. They will then be on the outside when its turned. The black below represents my ties tucked in between the layers of fabric.

Clip the points, corners and the curve around the center before you turn.

Sew the opening closed. Press all the seams.

I decided to top stitch around the whole thing, and down the lines where each of the twelve sections are connected. This is optional..

and… You’re FINISHED!!!  I would love to see any pictures you take using this pattern! Share in the FB group! Please let me know if you have any comments or suggestions after trying this tutorial. Thanks!