MAKE THIS BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE DOES! GENIOUS FOLDED FABRIC CHRISTMAS TREE TUTORIAL, by Diy Simply on YouTube. 14 min 56 s.
- Video length
- 14 min 56 s
- Time to do it
- 1 to 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Press your fabrics flat, then cut squares about 3 inches wide. A small tree takes roughly 30 squares, so cut a few extra in each colour.
Fold each square in half diagonally with the right side facing out and press the fold firmly. A sharp crease keeps the triangle from slipping later.
Cut two triangles of backing fabric for the tree body, plus one matching triangle of batting. Make them a little wider than the finished tree you want.
Draw faint horizontal guide lines across the right side of one backing triangle, about 1 inch apart, so your rows stay level.
Pin the folded triangles along the bottom row first, points facing down, overlapping the sides so no backing shows between them.
Add the next row above, tucking the raw top edges under the row below, and keep layering upward until you reach the tip.
Stitch each row down across the top edge of the triangles, then place the second backing triangle on top, right sides together, and sew around the outline, leaving a gap at the base.
Trim the seam allowance and corners, turn the tree right side out, push the point out gently and press. Add a hanging loop if you want an ornament.
Hand sew a jingle bell to the top point, then close the gap with a small ladder stitch.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the overlap generous, about half of each triangle, so raw edges never peek through the rows.
Alternate light and dark fabrics row by row so the layers still read clearly from a distance.
Always cut away from your body and keep your fingers behind the rotary cutter blade.
Test your stitch length on a scrap first, since loose weaves and metallics fray quickly.
Questions
Do I need a sewing machine for this?
No. A machine is faster and gives stronger seams, but you can stitch every row by hand with a small running stitch. Press the folds well either way.
How much fabric does one tree use?
One fat quarter of each colour gives plenty of 3 inch squares for a small ornament tree. Scraps from other projects work just as well.
Can I skip the batting?
Yes, but the tree will look flat. A thin layer of batting, stitched through the rows, gives the puffy quilted finish.
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