4 DIY Tabletop Fabric and Lace Christmas Trees Step-by-step

Last Updated on October 30, 2023 by Mary

Today, I would like to share a step-by-step tutorial on how to create tabletop fabric and lace Christmas trees using supplies that are readily available at home. You do not need to be an expert crafter to make these adorable trees. They can serve as an affordable and beautiful Christmas gift for someone or make for a frugal yet stunning table centerpiece or decoration.

4 DIY Tabletop Fabric and Lace Christmas Trees Step-by-step

I made these 4 Christmas decoration trees today just for fun but then I thought about sharing how to do so with you.

Supplies Needed to Make DIY Fabric and Lace Christmas Trees

  • Fabric pieces like Velvet, cotton or Jute
  • 180 Gsm thick paper (I used A4 and A3 sheets)
  • Super Glue or Hot Glue
  • Lace Trims
  • Masking Tape
  • Ribbons and embellishments
  • Fairy lights
  • Yarn or Jute Twine
  • A pair of scissors
  • Thread and Needle (to make the shabby chic Christmas tree)
Supplies Needed to Make DIY Fabric and Lace Christmas Trees

How to Make a Paper Cone to Make a Christmas Tree

Step 1

Firstly you need to make a paper cone out of paper. You can also find ready-to-use cones at Michaels and Hobby Lobby etc. Take a Sheet of paper, place it on the table, and start folding it in the way shown below to form a cone. You can make the cone wide or narrow as per your preference.



How to Make a Paper Cone to Make a Christmas Tree

Step 2

Secure the ends of the paper with masking tape or any other tape. I prefer tape to glue.

Make a Peper Cone for DIY Christmas Tree

Step 3

Now trim the triangular end of the cone to make an even round base.

DIY Christmas Tree Cone Base

You can prepare as many cones as you like by following these 3 easy steps.

Paper Cones for DIY Fabric Christmas Trees

DIY Lace Shabby Chic Christmas Tree Step-by-Step

Take one cone and a few trims of laces to make this DIY Lace Shabby Chic Christmas Tree.

Step 1

Take thread and needle and start moving the thread through the lace just the way it is shown in this picture. You need to add gathers to the piece of lace.

Create gathers in the piece of lace with needle and thread

Step 2

Glue the pieces starting from the bottom. Glue the first gathered lace piece in a way that its end touches the bottom.

DIY Lace Shabby Chic Christmas Tree Step-by-Step

Step 3

Keep pasting gathered lace pieces above each other.

Step 4

Paste all the pieces through the top and then embellish the tree with pearls, beads, or just a simple brooch. Your cute DIY shabby chic Christmas tree is ready.

DIY Lace Shabby Chic Christmas Tree

Easy DIY Tabletop Sashay Yarn Christmas Tree Step-by-Step

This is the second DIY Tabletop tree. You can make this tree with yarn, ribbon, burlap twine, or a thin lace. I had some sashay yarn so I used that.

Step 1

Start wrapping the yarn or twine starting from the bottom of the cone.

DIY Tabletop Sashey Yarn Christmas Tree Step-by-Step

Step 2

Wrap the tree all the way to the top and secure the end with glue.

Easy Sashey Yarn Christmas Tree

Step 3

Wrap a string of battery operated fairy lights on the Christmas tree to give it more festive look.

Ribbon or yarn DIY table top Christmas tree

The DIY Sashay yarn Christmas tree is ready.

DIY yarn and ribbon tree with fairy lights

DIY Velvet Fabric Christmas Tree, Step-by-Step

Step 1

Take the paper cone and fabric of your choice. First, lay the fabric on the floor and place the cone in one corner. Cut the fabric while rolling the cone on the fabric until the whole cone is covered. When the cone is completely wrapped, cut the fabric to the corner.

DIY Velvet Fabric Christmas Tree, Step-by-Step

Step 2

Paste the fabric on the cone with hot glue, super glue or fabric glue and roll and paste the ends inside the paper cone as displayed in the picture.

DIY Velvet Fabric Christmas Tree Tutorial

Step 3

Embellish the tree with ribbons, charms, or any embellishments that you like

DIY Velvet Fabric Christmas Tree

DIY Felt Fabric Christmas Tree

You can create a Christmas tree by using just any fabric.

DIY Felt Fabric Christmas Tree


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