40+ Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern Ideas To Sew

Here are more than 40 Christmas tree skirt pattern ideas for you! If you are looking to sew a new Christmas tree skirt, here is a great list of popular free Christmas tree skirt patterns for you to try out! For every skill level, from beginners to advanced. Quilted, with pompoms, tree skirts with ruffles, pleated tree skirts - you name it. They have free patterns and tutorials, so you can start sewing right now!

Add a handmade touch to your Christmas tree this year and make the holiday season special!

If you're here for Christmas sewing projects, you'll love this site! Check out the free quilted stocking pattern, the Christmas pillow pattern, and this super quick (and beautiful!) holiday table runner tutorial. The holiday season is perfect for quick creative ideas!

40+ Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern Ideas

Now, back to ideas for Christmas tree skirts! I've rounded up 40+ of my favorite free tree skirt patterns - all in one place, and I keep updating them, so you'll never need to search again.

I love how tree skirts wrap around the base, hide the stand, and instantly make any tree feel cozy and festive. And if you're curious, here's the newest one I made for our family - I love it! ↓

1) My NEW Free Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern

Just fresh from my sewing machine, this free Christmas tree skirt sewing pattern is reversible, quilted (but NO binding) - and quick. Make sure to see the other side of the skirt too!

2) Easy PomPom Tree Skirt Tutorial

Made by Stephanie at Swoodson Says. She mentions the project was so easy it might even take you longer to pick your fabric than to finish this fun Christmas sewing project. Definitely worth a try!

3) Reversible Tree Skirt Pattern

Need a last-minute reversible tree skirt? This simple, beginner-friendly tutorial from Chelsea at Sew Simple Home makes it easy.

4) Adorable Ruffled Christmas tree skirt pattern

This ruffled tree skirt by Pretty Prudent is just adorable! The tiered ruffles create beautiful dimension and hide any tree stand imperfections.

5) Quilted Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern - Log Cabin Tree

Adorable detail from the log cabin tree - check out this quilted tree skirt tutorial at Quilt Scapes. Beautiful quilting design (I usualy just use straight-line quilting) and it's good to mention, an intermediate pattern, for experienced quilters. This one's definitely an heirloom keeper!

6) Square Quilted Tree Skirt Tutorial

One of the prettiest quilted tree skirt patterns for intermediate skill level. I love how it combines the traditional red-green and white combination of cute tiny prints. You'll find this tree skirt tutorial at Crazy Mom Quilts.

7) Traditional Plaid Tree Skirt Tutorial

Make a timeless plaid tree skirt! The faux fur trim adds a classic, luxe touch. Tutorial over at Flawed Yet Functional.

8) Pleated Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern

This adorable trim gives just the right amount of accent to make the tree skirt timeless. You'll find this pleated tree skirt at NewtonCustom Interiors. Classic, and you can add red accents too!

9) Naturally Dyed Christmas Tree Skirt Tutorial

I'd never think of this, but did you know you can sew your own tree skirt from naturally dyed fabric! Check out the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.

10) Free Quilted Tree Skirt

I've just found another beautiful free quilt pattern for a tree skirt at Jordan Fabric. Stunning!

11) Easy Quilted Christmas Tree Skirt To Sew

What a lovely playful tree skirt! Tutorial by Sew Crafty Jess here.

12) Easy Buffalo Plaid Christmas Tree Skirt

This tutorial is new, quick, and very little sewing is involved! Head over to 5 Little Monsters to check it out.

13) Quilted Tree Skirt Tutorial

Do you love plaid and would like to give it some structured feel for your Christmas tree? You'll love this free tutorial for a super easy quilted tree skirt. Check it out here.

14) Red-White Chevron Tree Skirt

White and Red Chevron tree skirt, tutorial by The Frugal Homemaker

15) Faux Fur Tree Skirt

Faux Fur Tree Skirt tutorial by Sew What Alicia.

16) A Jelly-Roll Tree Skirt

Isn't it adorable! The jelly-roll friendly tree skirt pattern by A Bright Corner.

17) Stenciled Christmas Tree Skirt

A cute stenciled sewing project by Little Red Window.

18) A Smart Applique-Hack Tree Skirt

Embroidered Layered Patches by The House That Lars Built  make a stunning tree skirt that's just as fabulous as the actual tree!

19) A Lovely Star-Shaped Tree Skirt

The pattern is provided by Gathered.how and is free. I love the star design paired with that gorgeous patchwork that makes this holiday tree skirt a real heirloom piece. It measuers 60 inches in diameter but it can be sized up or down.

20) Fair Isle Christmas Tree Skirt

Heather has sewn this cute double-color tree skirt - check out her tutorial at Heather Handmade.

21) Repurposed Tablecloth Tree Skirt

Do you plan to add a lot of color to your Christmas decor? (I do that!) Make a solid color tree skirt! I love Lisa's upcycled version - and check out here what to do if your tree base is too small and keeps falling over. (smart!)

22) Hexie Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern

This hexie tree skirt pattern is free at Favequilts, here.

23) Hexagon Tree Skirt

Do you notice this hexagon tree skirt resembles the shape of a snowflake? Get the tutorial at So Sew Easy.

24) A Fat-Quarter Friendly Dresden Plate Tree Skirt

A fat-quarter friendly tree skirt tutorial with a free template, by Debby Kratovil Quilts

NOTE: I've just realized this tutorial had a printable template, now it's no longer there but it was basically an 18 degree wedge dresden plate ruler. If you have one, just enlarge and use, it's even faster than printing out a template. Hope this helps.

25) Felt Flower Tree Skirt

A gorgeous tree skirt! Easy sewing project, too: no hemming needed, a smart flower template added. Check out this tutorial here at Sugar Bee Crafts.

26) Striped Christmas Tree Skirt Tutorial

I like the fresh and contemporary design of this striped tree skirt. Check out the tutorial at Delia Creates.

27) Ruffled Tree Skirt Tutorial by Kara

Kara at Creations by Kara shares a quick-sew ruffled tree skirt tutorial here. Lovely!

28) Carpenter Star Quilted Tree Skirt pattern

Learn how to sew a quilted tree skirt - this carpenter star tree skirt is a free pattern, it comes together quickly and looks amazing! Tutorial here.

29) Unconventional Scandinavian Style Christmas Tree Skirt pattern

Perfect if you're not into the traditional reds and greens for Christmas - tutorial here at Nalle's House! (Also, this Marimekko print is gorgeous!)

30) Pretty Patchwork Tree Skirt

Pretty Patchwork tree skirt - get the tutorial at Stitched in Color.

31) Granny Square Quilted Tree Skirt

Love the design! Get the free pattern at Fort Worth Fabric Studio

32) Diamond Block Pieced Tree Skirt

A beautiful quilted tree skirt tutorial - head over to Freshly Pieced.

33) Peppermint Christmas Tree Skirt tutorial

This tree skirt tutorial was made by Heather Kojan for Moda Bakeshop - find it here (A shoutout to Diane D. - thank you for finding the new link to this project!)

34) Hexagon Tree Skirt tutorial

Hexagon Tree Skirt tutorial by Jacey Craft, tutorial available here.

35) Ornament-Trimmed Tree Skirt

Love pink and non-traditional Christmas decor? You'll love this tutorial and free templates by Better Homes and Garden (here). Or you can also use my own free vintage bauble templates to cut and stitch.

36) Blue Scalloped Tree Skirt

Blue and white scallops. For an easy sewing tutorial of this playful tree skirt version head over to Centsational Style.

37) Patchwork Tree Skirt Tutorial

A simple patchwork and vintage style go a long way. For tutorial, visit Brown Paper Packages blog.

38) Easy Ruched Tree Skirt

Easy Ruched tree skirt by Sew Much Ado.

39) Feathers And Striped Fabric

A little different: striped blanket with feather trim. Tutorial at Better Homes And Gardens.

40) Leaves And Pom Berries Tree Skirt Pattern

Easier than it looks like - get the tutorial here at Homey Home Design.

41) North Pole Tree Skirt

North Pole Tree Skirt tutorial from Esch House Quilts

42) Candy Stripe Tree Skirt

Check out the tutorial here at Gotham Quilts - it includes a free template to make this cute candy stripe tree skirt.

43) Mini Tree Skirt Pattern

Head over to Bernina's blog We All Sew to get the free template and tutorial for this cute mini tree skirt.

So, this is the end of my most thorough and comprehensive list I've ever made for Christmas. I'm sure you've found your favorite tree skirt to sew by now!

And the Tree Skirt I Made For Our Christmas Tree?

NOT INCLUDED in the roundup.

If you're still reading (ooooh, then you are part of my fav readers group!) and curious which tree skirt I made (And I'm loving it!), it's this Quilted Tree Skirt I've sewn up using Caroline's Mini E-Course.

It is not free and that's why I did not include it in the list above. But it's my all-time favorite for making a tree skirt - and for a first-time quilting project!  

Edited: I'm adding a few pieces of useful information to determine the size of your ideal Christmas tree skirt since quite a few readers requested more info about it. So,

What is the standard size for a Christmas tree skirt?

Christmas tree skirts come in a number of sizes that depend on the size - height and width of your Christmas tree. Some stores will offer tree skirts 48", 52", 56", and even 72" in diameter, and these will suit a wide range of sizes and styles of tree skirts. Smaller tree skirts are used with tabletop Christmas trees.

The most common size for a Christmas tree skirt, however, is somewhere at 50" - 55" in diameter, as this size is suitable for most 6'-8' tall Christmas trees (average size).

How big should your Christmas tree skirt be?

As a rule of thumb, your Christmas tree skirt should be just a few inches wider than your Christmas tree at its widest point. The easiest way to find out your best tree skirt size is by measuring the width of your longest, widest branches. With your tree skirt extending a few inches beyond the widest branches, it will remain visible even with a few gift boxes stacked around. And by all means, do take into account the part you want to have visible at all times - the beautiful handmade tree skirt you're about to sew deserves to be seen and noticed!

And two quick fixes for your current tree skirt:

Is your tree skirt too large? Tuck any excess fabric under the tree skirt itself. Does your tree skirt appear too small? Try sewing some extra wide trim around the perimeter of your tree skirt. Ruffles are ideal here!

Happy holidays! Damjana