I have another festive project for you today and one that brings two happy things together. Christmas and pom-poms! Keep reading if you want to see how to turn an old fitted sheet into a wonderful pom-pom tree skirt.
Every Christmas tree needs some form of dressing, be that in beautiful ornaments, lights and even a tree skirt. It can be really hard to find a tree skirt you love, but they are so easy to make when you have the right materials. I wanted to combine my love of all things pom-poms and Christmas together to make a fabulous tree skirt.
Now, to make this tree skirt, I have taken inspiration from a past pom-pom craft of my DIY pom-pom rug. However, this tree skirt is slightly different from the rug, with it having much fewer pom-poms on it. This one has around 50 small pom-poms and is much quicker to make.
For the base of the tree skirt, I knew that the material used has to be wide enough. That’s when a lightbulb went off in my head to use an old (clean) fitted sheet. If you don’t have an old fitted sheet you could also use old material that is large enough or even a decorating drop cloth.
So without further ado, let’s get crafting and making a pom-pom tree skirt!
Jump to the video version of this post too!
How to Make a Pom-Pom Tree Skirt
To make the pom-pom tree skirt you are only going to need a few items. If you are an avid crafter, you may already have some of these items in your stash. If not then I will provide a few links to the various items needed. Some of these links will be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small amount of commission should you make a purchase through them. This is at no extra cost to you. You can find out more here on my disclosure page.
What you need:
- Single fitted sheet/ flat sheet/ decorating drop cloth
- Matching cotton thread
- Wool/Yarn
- Pom-pom maker* (smallest size – 3.8cm)
- Thin satin ribbon*
- Sewing Machine
- Scissors
- Measuring tape/ Tailor’s tape
- Water erasable fabric marker pen*
- Sewing pins*
- Hot glue gun*
Step 1 – Prepare the fitted sheet
For this pom-pom skirt, I am using a fitted sheet. This first step is to prepare that fitted sheet to make it easier to measure and cut. If you are using a flat sheet or drop cloth then you can skip this step and move onto the measuring and cutting out part.
To prepare the fitted sheet, the elastic edging needs to be removed. Use sewing scissors to cut this on the very edge where the elastic and the sheet meet. This elastic is perfect to be kept in your stash for any future projects needing it. You will get a lot from one single size fitted sheet.
Next, you want to cut down each of the sewn corners as they will still be gathering up the sheet. You want the sheet to be flat for the measuring and cutting part. This will make the sheet a little less even on these parts and create some ‘T’ style corners. That’s not a problem because these bits won’t be included in the making of the tree skirt.
Step 2 – Measure and cut the sheet
Now the fitted sheet is prepared, lay it down on a large surface or the floor. Then fold this in half and then half again. Essentially you are folding the sheet into a quarter. This is so we can cut a full circle for the tree skirt.
Use a measuring tape to determine how wide you want your tree skirt to be. This will be dependent on the size of the tree you have and how far you want the skirt to come out from underneath. My tree skirt measures 40cm wide.
Then take water erasable or heat erasable marker and tie one end of a ball of wool/yarn to it. Then measure the wool to the width the tree skirt is to be and cut from the main ball of wool. Place the end of the wool on the top corner of the sheet and hold it in place tight. Pull-on the wool until it is taught and at 40cm from the corner.
Start from the edge and use the pen/wool combination like a compass to draw a semi-circle from one side of the fabric to the other.
Finally, use the measuring tape again and measure 2cms down from the circular line all the way across. This will be the seam allowance. Use sewing scissors or pinking scissors to cut the circle part.
Step 3 – Create an opening
To be able to place the tree skirt on the tree and secure it in place, the centre needs to be cut out. Use a round object in whichever size you feel is best for the opening. I used a round jewellery dish and centred this. It was roughly 45cm from the edge to the centre on all sides of the circle. Draw around the dish with the fabric marker.
Then use a ruler to draw a line from the middle of the circle down to one edge of the circle material. Then use scissors to cut the down and out.
Before sewing the tree skirt, a few ties are needed to secure the tree skirt together. To do this you will need six pieces of the thin satin ribbon measuring at 20cm each. This will give you three ties in total.
Step 4 – Hem the skirt
Once everything is cut out and ready, then it is time to head to the sewing machine. All edges of the tree skirt need to be hemmed. Now hemming circular items can be a bit tricky, so take your time and sew slowly.
Start by creating a rolled hem up on of the cut sides. Fold the edge 1cm inwards, followed by folding on itself another 1 cm. This should create a rolled hem. Pin in place.
Then pin into place three of the ribbons, one near the bottom, one in the middle and one near the top.
Sew a simple stitch along the rolled hem to secure into place. Stop once you get to the top of this for the top circular part. Again, create a rolled hem and follow this around the top circular part. This is the trickiest part of the hem to complete, and I didn’t fully achieve a neat hem. As it is a severe curve, the material will want to pull and pleat on itself, you want to try not to do this as much as possible. The sewing revival has great tips on how to complete a curved hem. Don’t worry if it is not perfect, as we will use pom-poms to complete.
Follow the hem and complete on the opposite side, making sure the ribbons match on each side as much as possible. This will make it easier to tie the skirt together.
Finally, hem the bottom of the skirt. I chose to zig-zag stitch the raw edge and then fold this in once and sew a stitch along the edge. Not the neatest, but definitely reduces the amount of pleating. Plus a few pom-poms along the edge will help hide any untidiness!
Step 5 – Press and remove marker
When all the hems are sewn, you want to press these to help them lay flat. I used my steamer for this as it is smaller than my iron and helped steam as well as the press. I also ran the skirt under a bit of water to erase the fabric marker pen that was showing on the fabric.
The tree skirt part is now complete and ready for the added pom-poms.
Step 6 – Make pom-poms and attach
Probably the most time-consuming part of the project is creating the pom-poms. So, my advice would be to make you pom-poms over a few evenings whilst watching some festive movies. You will be amazed at how many you will be able to make in this time. My pom-pom tree skirt needed 50 pom-poms in total.
You can make the pom-poms any size you like, but I thought they looked best in a smaller size. To make like mine, use the smallest size pom-pom maker with whichever wool of choice you have chosen. I opted for a glittery white wool/yarn as I thought it represented snowballs under the tree.
Once you have made the pom-poms it is time to attach them to the skirt. You can place these wherever you like, but I prefer the look of them around the edges.
Use a measuring tape and mark along the bottom edge every 10 cms, placing a dot. This will be where the pom-poms will go. Once happy with the placement, use a hot glue gun to secure the pom-poms in place. You can also hand stitch these on, however, for quickness and easiness, the glue gun is the fastest option.
When the bottom edge is complete, place pom-poms all around the top hem. This is perfect for hiding the mistake of the curved hem…no one will know!
You can leave the pom-pom tree skirt like this, or add a few in on the centre panel of the skirt for a fuller effect.
Then, the pom-pom tree skirt is complete and ready to go around the bottom of the Christmas tree!
What do you think of this pom-pom tree skirt? Will you be giving it a go this Christmas? Let me know in the comments below!
How to Make a Pom-Pom Tree Skirt – Video:
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Such a great idea! I saved it on Pinterest for later ❤️
Glad you like it! Hope you enjoy making it as much as I did, you will have to let me know if you do give it a try!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy
This is so pretty! I love making pom-poms. They look so cute. I love the idea of making tree skirt with them.
Antonia || Sweet Passions
Aww, thank you. I’m glad you like it, so simple but effective, isn’t it?
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Aimsy xoxo
This is so cute, Aimsy! Anything DIY with pom poms and I’m in!
Aww, thank you. I love how it turned out, definitely one of the cuter projects. I am right there with you, you will find me where the pom-poms are haha!
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Aimsy xoxo
I love this! It looks so cool and festive 🙂
Thank you! Definitely brining in the snowy festive vibes.
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
This looks so pretty. I love pom poms. I’ve made a tree skirt this year but I definitely think I’ll add some pom poms to it ready for next year. Great tutorial.
Aww, thank you. Me too, pom-poms just add an extra layer of fluffiness, don’t they? I bet your tree skirt is beautiful and even better with a few extra pom-poms!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
This is such a cute way to dress up the foot of the tree! I’d never heard from a thing like this, but I might try it this year!
Thank you, it’s a great way to add a bit of character to the tree decor, isn’t it? If you do give it a try I would love to see your creation!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
How very crafty. A great way to recycle an old bedsheet! Thanks for sharing.
I know right?! I can’t believe I haven’t thought of using bedsheets before for sewing creations, after all they are just one big sheet of material. Glad you like it!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
This is so adorable – thanks for sharing!
Aww, thank you. I love how it turned out, and it just looks lovely under the tree, doesn’t it?
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
Our skirt bit the dust so this is a timely post for me. Thanks for the detailed instructions!
Ah, glad it has come at the right time for you and has given you a bit of inspiration. Hope you find the instructions useful
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Aimsy xoxo
This is so cute!!
Thank you! Glad you like it.
Aimsy xoxo
What a nice idea! Thank you for sharing it!
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Glad you like it and hopefully find it useful!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
Oooh this is such an amazing idea! I want to make this for my tree!
Love, Amie ❤
The Curvaceous Vegan
Glad you like it! You can add as many or as little pom-poms as you like. I reckon it would look really nice in a more luxurious fabric, like faux fur or velvet with the pompoms on top.
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Aimsy xoxo
I love this pom pom tree skirt you’ve made Aimsy, it’s so cute! I’d love to make one for myself x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Thanks, Lucy! The pom-poms definitely add on the cuteness, don’t they?
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
This is so cute! Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
Glad you like it and thank you. Love how it has turned out!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
I need this tree skirt! I bet it would look like snow at night with the tree lights on.
We have a very durable tree stand but the down side of having durable things is they usually are not very attractive. This is the perfect cover up! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
It looks magical with the tree lights glowing on it. Extra pom-poms would give it an even cosier look, don’t you think?
Definitely the perfect cover-up, just change the sizing to cover it!
Glad you like it and thank you for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
Simple, but clever. The all white snowball pompoms look classy, but I suppose you could do them any color to match a theme. I really like projects like this where things you may already have are used to make something special.
So simple but effective. You could definitely do them different colours to match the theme. I originally draped my fill pom-pom rug around it, which has all the blue, teal and purple hues of my decor and it looked super effective too. A perfect way to recycle an old bedsheet for sure!
Thanks for commenting and glad you liked!
Aimsy xoxo
This looks so cute! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this before x
The pom-poms are so cute, aren’t they? Glad you like it!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
Wow! This is so cute. Super simple but looks amazing! I love your DIYs 🙂
xoxo Olivia | http://www.oliviaandbeauty.com/
I love a DIY when it is simple but effective. Really easy to make too. Glad you like it!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
wow this is wonderful crafty idea for a Christmas tree skirt, I need to make this 🙂
Mel | Moonlight Mel
Glad it has inspired you. It is simple but effective, isn’t it?!
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Aimsy xoxo
What an excellent idea! It looks like little soft snowballs to sell the winter effect even more!
Glad you like it! Definitely, the snowball pom-poms add a great wintery effect, don’t they?
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
This is so cute! So simple but incredibly effective – thank you for sharing.
tash – a girl with a view
So cute, right? I agree simple but effective too and gives a different twist to the traditional tree skirt.
Thanks for commenting, glad you liked it!
Aimsy xoxo
wow you made a great Christmas Tree skirt, those white pompoms look super cute.
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Aww, thank you! I love how the pom-poms look on the skirt, definitely giving off snowball vibes!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
You really have the most creative and brilliant ideas. Adding those adorable pom poms to a tree skirt is absolutely fantastic!
Aww, thank you…I just love making things haha! They add a simple but effective quality don’t they? I mean you could go all out with them and have it completely covered in pom-poms. That would look fab too!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
This tree skirt looks amazing, such a great tutorial for those of us who don’t have a tree skirt yet!
Glad you like it and thank you! Tree skirts are so easy to make, its the curved hems that are tricky really. Hope it has given you some inspiration!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
How cute! I love the pom-poms.
Happy Holidays!
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Pom-poms are just the best, aren’t they? Glad you like the tree skirt!
Happy holidays to you too and thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
I love the idea of a pom pom tree skirt! It makes the tree skirt popping!! Using an old fitted sheet is perfect. It doesn’t need to go to waste and gives you another reason to get some new ones ;). I love that the pom poms are easy to make. It seems like a fun process too!! Love that this is an easy to follow tutorial. Thanks for sharing!
Nancy ✨ mdrnminimalists.com
Aww, glad you like it! It definitely adds something else to my little tree, doesn’t it? Recycling at its best, and yes definitely gives you an excuse to go out and buy more haha! So easy to make, but a little time consuming if you have loads of pom-poms to make…totally worth it though!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
Love this idea! I am not that good with a sewing machine, but it looks amazing! Thanks for sharing x
Glad you liked the skirt! Practice makes perfect on the machine. There is still loads I need to learn, especially the curved hems of this tree skirt!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo