While I was waiting to head back to NY for a while, I decided to just get a little tree for the apartment! I know I won’t be here for the holidays. But I needed a little something to start celebrating the holidays by decorating – one of my favorite things! Since bright red isn’t quite my style, (if you can believe that) I decided to whip up a mini DIY canvas tree skirt out of some scrap canvas. I was originally going to paint some patterns on it but after sewing it I decided I liked it better plain – all the focus on the tree!
And now I got some extra canvas to make one for our big tree at home too! I have been. using a faux fur chunk of fabric for the last few years but I think this would be a much better option. The stitching is very easy, so don’t be too intimidated if you don’t do much sewing. It was pretty easy – and if I can do it, so can you!
![simple Christmas tree in white room](https://themerrythought.com/wp-content/uploads/08-25054-post/TreeSkirt2-693x1024(pp_w480_h709).jpg)
What you need for DIY Canvas Tree Skirt:
- canvas
- sewing machine
- scissors
- tape measure
- pins
Follow the video below for step by step instructions!
![close up of ornaments on Christmas tree](https://themerrythought.com/wp-content/uploads/08-25054-post/TreeSkirt3-667x1024(pp_w480_h736).jpg)
![small Christmas tree with simple tree skirt](https://themerrythought.com/wp-content/uploads/08-25054-post/TreeSkirt4-681x1024(pp_w480_h721).jpg)