My sewing machine.
Luckily for me I also have a secret weapon, every crafter’s best friend-a glue gun! And that’s exactly what I used to make this pretty ruffled drop cloth tree skirt.
All you need to make these are a hot glue gun and drop cloth. (And scissors if you want to get all technical on me.)
Cut the base of the tree skirt out of drop cloth-I didn’t even bother making mine a perfect circle since my Woodland Tree is set in a corner.
Cut long strips of drop cloth in the width you’d like your ruffle. Begin gluing and folding the pleats. Repeat. A lot.
To hide the line between the pleats and the base I created a sort of hot glue piping by rolling and gluing another strip of dropcloth then gluing it over the seam.
Pat yourself on the back.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Monday I’ll be co-hosting my very first time ever and ever Linky Party. I’m joining with some blogging friends to share our Heirloom Recipes. You know those extra special recipes written on tiny scraps of paper passed down through generations….please come by and link up your family favorites to join in the fun!
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Hello Melissa – I love your tree skirt! I’ve been looking for a sewed one like that to buy, can’t find one… I never thought to glue one together, you are so clever!! Thanks for sharing and I just have to Pin this to my list of things to make!!!
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Thanks Heather! I’ll try to glue anything I can!
Hey girl! I LOVE it! I have fabric to make mine.. I bought it a bleepin’ year ago! Perhaps I should work on that one…
You rock. The end.
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Just do it Gwen!! Thanks for the sweet comment!
I was totally eyeing up your tree skirt in your last post. I was all “Oh, look at you miss fancy pants with your ruffly, expensive tree skirt.” You fooled me I guess! Looks just beautiful!
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That’s me, “fancy pants!”
That is one pretty tree skirt. I’m impressed you did it with a glue gun, which shows we all have different talents. Maybe it’s because I haven’t used it in so long, but when I dug it out, I wore as much as the rosette I was making, lol. I don’t however, have the same issue with the sewing machine. My tree may have a skirt this year, or not depending on how much we trust the 3 dogs. Last year they kept running under the tree (stuck in the end of our hall for stability).
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Maybe we should team up Janet-I’ll hot glue things for you and you’ll sew for me!
This is so pretty and I love that it is no sew! I’m not sure if I will have time to do one up this year but pinned for next year for sure!
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Thanks Jenn, try it if you get time! It only took me about an hour!
Melissa, I love your beautiful tree skirt especially since it’s a no sew. Thanks for the tutorial on how to make it. If I have time, I may try to make one this year!
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Thanks so much Jane! This seriously took me about an hour-with the three kids running rampant all around! Super fast and easy!
Love this!!! Found you on TT&J and am soooo glad I did- great job! (:
Aw, thanks so much! I’m a HUGE fan of your blog!!!!
Well thanks Melissa! We are now HUGE fans of YOURS (:
XOXO
I really like the colour and the fact that you have not used a sewing machine. I just have to summon up the courage to do it.
Kelly
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Thanks Kelly, it’s super easy, give it a try!
You are so creative. I wonder where you got it? Grandma maybe?
Love this! It’s on my Saturday favorites so stop by to check it out and have a great weekend! Claire
Thanks so much Claire! Off to check it out!!
That’s fantastic! I love the no sew part and its so pretty! Just pinned it. Thanks for sharing, saw this over at Bless My Nest’s Saturday favorites.
Sharon
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Thank Sharon! I’m a big fan of anything “no sew” over here!! Have a great weekend!
Love your tree skirt! Stop by House on the Way tomorrow to see it featured! Grab a featured button too! Have a great week!
Leslie
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Melissa, Your tree skirt is gorgeous!!! I love that it is no-sew! So sorry that I called you by the wrong name at TTT… I corrected that ~ I have been up since 4:30 am and I am so tired!
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lol Yvonne, I’ve been up since about then too and I was so tired I didn’t even notice! Thanks so much again for the feature! And for hosting such a great party!
Oh hi, me again! I’ve got this linked to my tree skirts post too today, for inspiration! Happy holidays!!
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Oohhh totally adore it!! Awesome job- sharing at the party tonight! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
Wow, thanks so much Courtney!! Merry Christmas!