5 Different Types of Christmas Tree Skirts

How to Make 5 Different Types of Christmas Tree Skirts

A Complete Guide for Sewers, Quilters & DIY Lovers

A Christmas tree skirt is more than décor — it anchors your holiday theme, hides the tree stand, and creates a beautiful, cozy setting for presents. Whether you sew, crochet, quilt, knit, or prefer no-sew crafts, there is a tree skirt style for every skill level.

Here are 5 creative types of Christmas tree skirts, each with instructions on how to make them and suggestions for customization.

“Starfall Christmas Tree Skirt”

Technique: Half-Square Triangles (HST)
Finished Size: 48″ (122 cm) octagon
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

  • 1 yard (0.9 m) background fabric (cream or white)

  • 1 yard assorted Christmas prints for the star

  • 1½ yards backing

  • ½ yard binding

  • Batting (at least 52″ square)

Cutting

Cut 4″ finished HSTs (4½” squares before sewing):

  • Background: 40 squares (4½”)

  • Star colors: 40 squares (4½”)

Cutting for center hole + slit will be done after quilting.

Templates

You need:

  • A 45° wedge template OR draw an octagon using a ruler.

  • Center circle: 4–5″ diameter.

Instructions

1. Make Half-Square Triangles

Pair 1 background square + 1 print square.
Draw diagonal line, sew ¼” on both sides, cut apart.

Total: 80 HST units.

Press seams open.

2. Build the Starburst Panels

Arrange HSTs into 8 identical wedges, each forming rays that move outward.

Each wedge = 10 HSTs arranged in a diagonal “burst”.

Sew HSTs in rows, then assemble each wedge.

3. Join the Wedges

Sew wedges together to create a full octagon.

Press seams open.

4. Layer & Quilt

Make a quilt sandwich:

  • Backing (right side down)

  • Batting

  • Top

Quilt with echo quilting around each star ray, or long lines from the center outward.

5. Add Center Hole & Slit

Cut:

  • a 4–5″ center circle

  • a straight slit from the edge to the center

Reinforce with stitching before binding.

6. Bind

Use bias binding around:

  • outer edge

  • slit

  • inner circle

⭐ PATTERN 2 — “Candy Cane Spiral Skirt”

Technique: Strip Piecing + Wedge Cutting
Finished Size: 54″ (137 cm) circle
Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Materials

  • 1 yard red fabric

  • 1 yard white fabric

  • 2 yards backing

  • ½ yard binding

  • Batting at least 58″ square

Cutting

Strips:

Cut red and white strips:

  • 12 strips red (4½” x WOF)

  • 12 strips white (4½” x WOF)

Sew them alternately: red–white–red–white…

Templates

Use a 15° wedge ruler.

You need 24 wedges for a full circle.

Instructions

1. Create the Panel

Sew all strips together. Press seams one direction.

You now have a striped panel approx. 48″ wide.

2. Cut the Wedges

Using the 15° template, cut 24 wedges.

Alternate direction each cut to minimize waste.

3. Sew the Circle

Join wedges side by side.

This automatically forms the candy cane spiral.

4. Quilting

Quilt along the spiral using:

  • curved lines

  • echo quilting

  • free-motion swirls

5. Add Opening and Center Hole

Cut a 5″ circle in the center.
Add a slit.

6. Binding

Red binding looks best.

⭐ PATTERN 3 — “Evergreen Forest Tree Skirt”

Technique: Machine Appliqué + Simple Piecing
Finished Size: 45″ (114 cm) hexagon
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials

  • 2 yards background fabric (cream or linen)

  • Assorted green scraps for trees

  • Backing: 1½ yards

  • Binding: ½ yard

  • Batting 48″ square

  • Fusible web for appliqué

Cutting

Background (Hexagon Structure):

Cut 6 diamonds (60°) measuring 18″ tall.

Trees:

Use template:

  • Large tree: 10″ tall

  • Medium: 7″

  • Small: 5″

Cut 2–3 dozen trees in various greens.

Instructions

1. Assemble Hexagon

Sew the 6 diamonds into a large hexagon.

2. Arrange the Trees

Place appliqué trees around the edge, pointing upward toward the center.

Fuse into place.

3. Stitch the Appliqué

Use:

  • straight stitch

  • zigzag

  • blanket stitch

4. Quilting

Quilt with long vertical lines to mimic a forest.

5. Center Hole + Slit

Cut the slit and center circle (~5″).

6. Binding

Use dark green binding.

⭐ PATTERN 4 — “Homespun Log Cabin Skirt”

Technique: Log Cabin Blocks
Finished Size: 50–60″ octagon
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

  • 1 yard red

  • 1 yard green

  • 1 yard cream

  • 2½ yards backing

  • Batting 62″ square

  • Binding: ⅝ yard (bias)

Cutting (per block)

Each block finishes at 16″.

Center square:

  • Cut (1) 3½” square red

Strips:

  • Cut assorted strips 2″ wide from all fabrics.

You need 8 blocks.

Instructions

1. Build Log Cabin Blocks

Follow sequence:

  • Center square

  • Round 1: cream

  • Round 2: red

  • Round 3: green

  • Round 4: cream

Press between rounds.

2. Assemble the Octagon

Arrange blocks around a central space so they form a circular flow.

Sew blocks together.

Trim edges into an octagon shape.

3. Layer + Quilt

Quilt:

  • in the ditch

  • or diagonal plaid lines

4. Center + Slit

Cut a 5″ center hole and a straight slit.

5. Bind

Use plaid or striped bias binding.

⭐ PATTERN 5 — “Winter Starburst Skirt”

Technique: Wedges (Color Rotation)
Finished Size: 54″ (137 cm) round
Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Materials

  • ¾ yard pale blue

  • ¾ yard navy

  • ¾ yard silver/white print

  • 2 yards backing

  • ½ yard binding

  • Batting 58″ square

Cutting

Using a 10° wedge ruler, cut:

  • 12 wedges pale blue

  • 12 wedges navy

  • 12 wedges silver

Total: 36 wedges

Instructions

1. Sew Wedges

Sew wedges together alternating:

Light → Medium → Dark → repeat.

Make 2 half-circles of 18 wedges each.
Then join the halves.

2. Quilt

Use:

  • radiating lines from the center

  • or snowflake FMQ motifs

3. Center Hole + Slit

Cut a 4–5″ circle.
Add a slit for wrapping around the tree.

4. Binding

White binding creates a frosty finish.

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