I've done a few YouTube tutorials on circle skirts and I thought I would go ahead and make a blog post for those who are written learners or just to have both for reference. If you're more of a visual learner and would like to see the tutorials I have included a few links for you at the end of this post. :-)
*updates with my circle skirt measurements for reference
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| DIY Circle Skirt Pattern & Measurements |
Start by taking your waist measurement where you want your skirt to sit at. This could be a your natural waist or a high waist. This will be your A measurement. Next divide your A measurement by 6.28(Ï€x2). This will be your B measurement. Then measure the length you want your skirt to be including seam allowance for the waist and hem. This will be your C measurement. Add your C and B measurement together to give you your total length which is your D measurement. This works not matter what size or length you want your skirt to be.
Now use your D measurement multiplied by 4 and then divided by 36(the amount of inches in 1 yard) to determine the amount of fabric needed for your skirt. Make sure that when you purchase your fabric it is at least the width of your D measurement.
* For example my waist/A measurement is 28".
I divide that number by 6.28 to get about 4.45.
Now my B measurement is 4.45".
The desired length for my skirt is 45"(I'm 6 feet tall) not including seam allowances.
I add 4.45(B) + 45(C) + seam allowance to equal my D measurement.
My D measurement is 50.95"
Now I know I need the width of my fabric to be at least 50.95"
Cut your initial piece of fabric in half. Fold over each piece of fabric and start marking and measuring. If you are going to add a zipper cut one of your halves in half. You will end up with 2 side seams and 1 back seam. If you use a bed sheet which is one of my fave fabrics(because I'm super tall) fold your length wise and then fold it in half. This way you will end up with only one piece of fabric. You would then cut a slit down once side to add a your zipper if you choose to add one.
A few tips would be to wash and iron you fabric flat first, pin your measuring tape down at the top corner to make sure your measurements are the same all around and make a pattern piece using your measurements so you will have it handy anytime you want to make another skirt.
Thanx for reading! I hope this post has helped. Be sure to check out my YouTube channel for various DIY and sewing tutorials. Including 3 different tuts showing you how to use the pattern to make a tulle maxi skirt with a zipper here, a maxi skirt using a bed sheet here and use it to make a maxi dress here. I also have a tutorial here showing you how to attach a zipper.
Leave any questions or comments you have below. As always, feel free to share this post.
Leave any questions or comments you have below. As always, feel free to share this post.
Happy Sewing!!! :-)
