Our first Christmas on our own, our first Christmas tree, and no tree skirt! We had lights and ornaments already. What's a girl to do? I know, EASY! Make my own tree skirt! It would be so much more personal than buying one, right? (oh boy, seriously? sometimes I wish I would just simplify my life for myself and go with store bought stuff)
When all was said and done, this project probably took a reasonable amount of time, but it felt like it took forever, probably because I had to rely on the help of some babysitters (mom-in-law Julie and husband David) other than myself, which always makes me feel guilty and imposing for some reason. As much as I would have liked to accomplish this all during McKindrey's nap times, that just wasn't happening (with all the other stuff I have to get done during nap times like pumping, showering, reading scriptures, preparing dinner, etc) and Christmas was drawing nigh! I wanted to have my tree skirt done! Luckily, with the help of said babysitters, this was done a few days before Christmas.
I got the idea for this tree skirt from a "no sew" burlap version I saw on Pinterest. Honestly, the "no sew" aspect of it seemed dumb to me, especially since I have a lovely sewing machine. It seemed like it would take just as long and cost way more using all that hot glue! Furthermore, I wasn't sure it would hold up well.
I got the cute fabric from my mom's fabric stash, and the backing was an old bed sheet (maybe I should have gone with something sturdier, but this was free and I didn't want it to be too heavy in the end.
I am really happy with the final product! (otherwise no way would I be posting it, ha!)
It is absolutely fabulous!! By next year, the bald spot from pulling out your hair in frustration will have grown back, and all you will think of is: "I love it!" And for many years to come..... Good job, chickadee.
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