Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Getting Tree Skirts For Your Decorations

By Paulette Short


Tree skirts are fabrics designed to hide the base of the Christmas tree. The mat is supposed to be wide enough to cover the area underneath the plant. With an opening, you can slip it on the trunk and then position it so that it covers everything. You will be able to find these items in stores selling Christmas decorations.

There are many designs available. It will not be difficult for you to find something highly appealing and at the same time compliments the interior of your house. You can choose from a variety of colors and prints. The shapes available are not only circular. Different kinds of fabrics are also being used to make these mats.

These items have been around for a long time. Because candles were being lit, wax drops accumulated on the floor. A cloth was placed at the base to catch these. The cloth also had another purpose which was to catch the needles from the plant. This item helped to minimize the mess.

Today, the mat is more of a decorative feature. Instead of ordinary fabric, the designs have become more elaborate. Different fabrics are used to create a pattern and there could be features such as beads, embroidery, and prints on it. Aside from providing cover, it makes a convenient place to put all those gifts.

When you want to buy or make your own mat, you should determine how large an area has to be covered. Check how long the feet of the base are so it will not poke out through the cloth. There should be no guesswork in this purchase. To be safe, you can take some measurements so you know how long and wide the cloth should be.

You will need to get the right measurements as there are also risks to having a larger than needed skirt. For example, people could trip on it when they pass. The impact could be strong enough to knock down the plant. The risk could be even more pronounced if you have active children and playful pets.

The type of opening is essential as this can make wearing it and removing it easy. Some openings have no fasteners on it so that it will be more convenient for you to water the plant. It will be up to you to strategically position the fabric so that the opening is not obvious but still remains accessible.

If you have decided to add this to your plant, then you could minimize expenses by doing the sewing yourself. You could measure the base and find some unused fabric from past projects. Alternatively, you could go to the stores and check what they have to offer. Given the many kinds of designs, expect highly different prices.

Tree skirts are decorative pieces that are used to cover the base of the Christmas tree. It will make your display more appealing and at the same time it will give you a place for your gifts. There is an opening in the fabric so that you can easily water the plant when there is a need.




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