This is the beginnings to the tree skirt. One of the trees we're going to do for the craft show is going to be in pink. So, what would be better than a tree skirt? This one is actually made from a reuse skirt.I cut part of the top off, then sewed the top part so it was a bit more ruffly. Ok, I don't know all the technical sewing terms here, but I just lightly gathered the top and sewed a straight stitch. I also cut a straight cut up the side so that you can get it around the tree. I sewed ties to it as well, so that they can tie it together.
Where the light pink area is, I added the holly leaves cut from an old pair of green jeans. They matched the leaves in the calico print! And then I'm sewing on some pearls from a recycled necklace that my friend had in her stash.
I'll take another photo tomorrow so you can see my status. It's really fun putting together something new from reused items.
2 comments:
Very pretty already. I LOVE all that ruffle! I never thought about using a regular skirt as a tree skirt. Great idea. Can't wait to see the finished product although it looks really nice right now.
I'll have it done hopefully tonight, so I'll post finished photos then! :) My friend actually came up with the idea, I'm just initiating the design. And that skirt was a perfect one!!
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