A Fur Trimmed Tree Skirt
by
Kaye
4 Materials
$20
5 Hours
Easy
A couple of Christmas ago, we decided to use a group of 3 and 4 foot trees instead of hauling up our old, heavy, 7 ft. tree. For the first couple of years I used lengths of different color fabric to cover the bottom of the small trees. This year, I decided, it was time to create some tree skirts.
I wanted a traditional, country home, and lux look to help differentiate each tree's trimming. After finishing a red, fleece tree skirt decorated with pieces of doilies and a blue, jean country skirt, I tackled the lux skirt.
The first order of business was to modify the template from the other skirts to be usable for a star shaped skirt with fur trim. I have used just enough fur to know that sewing it is extremely hard so I opted for gluing the trim onto the fleece.
I drew angles 5" long and 3" high to make cutting angles around the edges of the template. I recommend folding the template and only making one cut. (Why are these things always so obvious after you finish doing it the hard way? )
I cut the star out of white fleece, leaving a slit for the opening and cut a quarter circle out the the folded point for the center.
It doesn't take long working with fur to realize it's limitations.
1) it is very messy, (think pillow fight with fur),
2) always cut on the back of the fur with a sharp blade, not a scissors or you will wind up giving your fur an unintentional trim,
3) black sharpie makes the best lines on the dark cloth
4) spend extra time figuring out how the fur will lay when cut or you will certainly get to try again.
This is the only cut I made that actually fit the point of the star. I glued lots of additional pieces to finish the "furring of the star".
When gluing fur, keep moist paper towels around to help keep ahead of extra loose fur.
The most challenging cut was the center hole. The fur had to flow outward from the center. I used a old juice glass, a bowl and a magic marker to mark the reverse side of the fur for this cut. As mentioned before, always check to be sure the fur will be going in the correct direction after it is cut.
Finally, the fur was all attached and set aside to dry. The edges of the fur looked unfinished next to the fleece so I dug in my ribbon basket to find something to cover them up.
Luckily, I had some satin covered rope. (I am sure there is a correct term for this, I just don't know what it is.) Anyway, I glued the rope around the edges of the fur and it covered the raw edge beautifully.
Finally finished and ready for the trees
Have a wonderful Holiday Season.
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lovely job!! thanks for the idea
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Love love love this! Nice job!
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