Materials Needed:

• 4-1/2' x 4-1/2' piece of canvas
• measuring tape
• 4 yards cream linen
• sharp scissors

• fray-blocking glue
• 3 1/3 yards grosgrain ribbon
• hot glue gun and hot glue sticks

Measure and Cut Canvas

Using a tape measure, mark and cut a square of canvas that is approximately 4-1/2' x 4-1/2' (Image 1). Fold the square into quarters, then over itself to form a triangle with the folded center at point. Cut base in a quarter circle (Image 2). Cut a small quarter circle out of the point (Image 3). Open the skirt until it's folded in half and cut along the radius on one side of the center hole only (Image 4). This will provide a hole for the tree trunk and a slit in the fabric so the skirt can be placed under the tree. Apply no-fray glue along all raw edges and allow to dry. Tip: A canvas painter's drop cloth is an inexpensive material perfect for this project.

Measure and Cut Linen

Using sharp scissors, cut linen fabric lengthwise into 2-inch-wide strips.

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Create Ruffles

Preheat hot glue gun. Apply a line of hot glue approximately 1 1/2 inches from outside edge of skirt. Create ruffles by pinching linen with fingers and pushing gathers down onto hot glue (Image 1). Work in small sections, no more than about 12 inches at a time. Continue this process around the entire skirt edge (Image 2). Start the next row approximately 1 1/2 inches above the previous row. Continue adding rows until entire canvas base is covered.