Christmas Tree Skirt - tips for cutting centre hole and opening?
Hi all,
I'm in the process of making my first ever Christmas tree skirt, and have got to the point where I have to cut the centre hole and also the opening through the skirt itself so that it can be placed around the tree.
The pattern I have essentially says 'stay stitch either side of where you intend to cut the centre hole and opening, and then cut the centre hole and opening' with no further guidance/tips as to how to reduce the likelihood of messing up.
I've spent a lot of time and effort on this tree skirt, and would really like any tips anyone has as to how to perform the surgery with the best likelihood of a decent outcome.
It's a carpenters star pattern, if that makes any difference.
Specifically I'm wondering if it is best to cut the opening up a seam, or up the middle of a section to avoid the seam? Does this even matter? But any advice would be most welcome!!
Thank you in advance