A Look At Tree Skirts

By Paulette Short


Tree skirts are mats that are sewn especially to cover a tree stand. It can hide the base as it has an opening in it and there is a hole made to accommodate the trunk. It makes your display more appealing as the fabric can be decorated with various items. Stores have taken to selling these products.

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.

The practice of putting clothes over the stand began many years before when candles were still used for lighting the display. Since the wax can drip all over the floor, cloth was placed. Another benefit to putting the mat was that it also caught the needles from the plant since these will be shed all over time.

In recent times, these fabrics are more for decoration rather than function. Candles are rarely being used and artificial plants have become popular. The designs have become more creative and items like beads and embroidery are already being used. The fabric hides the base and at the same time provides an area where you can place your gifts.

The main concern when making or purchasing this kind of item is that its measurements should be right. Determine how long the feet of the stand are so you will know how big of a diameter you should be looking for. If the fabric is too short, then it will not completely cover the stand, defeating its purpose.

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.

It would be less expensive if you just find leftover fabric in your house and then sew the whole design on your own. By doing so, you can personalize the design and ensure that it covers the base of the plant adequately. If you do not want to sew this, then you could check what the stores have to offer. With so many designs, some will be affordable while others could be costly.

If you do not want the base of the plant to show, then use tree skirts. These are fabrics that have been sewn in such a way that you can fit in the trunk with ease. Having such a cover will still allow you to water the plant when needed since there is an opening. It also makes a good place for displaying presents.




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