{"id":1884,"date":"2016-04-25T19:08:33","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T13:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/?page_id=1884"},"modified":"2024-05-06T01:23:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-05T19:53:35","slug":"circlular-skirt-pattern","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/circlular-skirt-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Full Circle skirt pattern {&#038; free sewing tutorial)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 18pt;\">I just love the flowing lines of a circle skirt. They look good on most girls with their full folds of fabric and and neat silhouette near the waist and hips. They have the required<a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/sew-a-gathered-skirt-with-pockets-sewing-tutorials\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"47046\"> fullness of a gathered skirt<\/a> without any of its bulk at the top. So, what I mean is, do not hesitate to make one &#8211; it is easy to make and nice to wear. Win win. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-cut-a-circle-skirt.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11102074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-cut-a-circle-skirt.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-cut-a-circle-skirt-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-cut-a-circle-skirt-150x91.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 18pt;\">The real circle skirt is a full one piece doughnut shaped fabric shaped into a full-skirt. That is the skirt I am going to make here. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 18pt;\">There is one limitation to making this skirt &#8211; if you want a long skirt you will have to join extra fabric. This is because, the circle you make is limited by the width of the fabric piece you have (which is usually 45 inches or 60 inches). With a 45 inch wide fabric piece, you can get an 18 inch long circle skirt which sits above the knee. Many would call it a short <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/skirt-length\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"29142\">length skirt,<\/a> depending on their fashion sensibilities and length preferences.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 18pt;\">Related post :<a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/circle-skirt-calculator\/\"> Circle skirt formula calculator.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/circlular-skirt-pattern\/#Free_sewing_pattern_for_Circle_skirt\" >Free sewing pattern for Circle skirt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/circlular-skirt-pattern\/#Pro_Circle_Skirt_Designer\" >Pro Circle Skirt Designer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/circlular-skirt-pattern\/#1_Skirt_Cutting_Fabric\" >1. Skirt Cutting (Fabric)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/circlular-skirt-pattern\/#2_Waistband_Piece_Cut_1\" >2. Waistband Piece (Cut 1)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/circlular-skirt-pattern\/#Measurement_needed_for_making_this_skirt\" >Measurement needed for making this skirt:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/circlular-skirt-pattern\/#Fabric_for_your_circle_skirt\" >Fabric for your circle skirt :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/circlular-skirt-pattern\/#Calculating_how_much_to_cut_for_the_circle_shape\" >Calculating how much to cut for the circle shape<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/circlular-skirt-pattern\/#Fold_the_fabric_for_cutting\" >Fold the fabric for cutting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_sewing_pattern_for_Circle_skirt\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\">Free sewing pattern for Circle skirt<\/span><\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you just want to go and stitch your circle skirt, do the calculation in this tool. Or else go on to read the math explained  below. <\/em>I would do both. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"skirt-tool-pro-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"skirt-calculator-container\">\n        <h2 class=\"skirt-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pro_Circle_Skirt_Designer\"><\/span>Pro Circle Skirt Designer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n        <p class=\"skirt-subtitle\">Advanced math including Seam Allowance and Waistband adjustments.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"skirt-form-grid\">\n            <div class=\"skirt-input-group\">\n                <label for=\"skirt-unit\">Unit<\/label>\n                <select id=\"skirt-unit\">\n                    <option value=\"inches\">Inches<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"cm\">cm<\/option>\n                <\/select>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"skirt-input-group\">\n                <label for=\"skirt-waist\">Body Waist Size<\/label>\n                <input type=\"number\" id=\"skirt-waist\" placeholder=\"28\" step=\"0.1\">\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"skirt-input-group\">\n                <label for=\"skirt-length\">Desired Total Length<\/label>\n                <input type=\"number\" id=\"skirt-length\" placeholder=\"20\" step=\"0.1\">\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"skirt-input-group\">\n                <label for=\"skirt-waistband-toggle\">Adding a Waistband?<\/label>\n                <select id=\"skirt-waistband-toggle\">\n                    <option value=\"no\">No (Elastic\/Faced)<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"yes\">Yes (Separate Band)<\/option>\n                <\/select>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div id=\"waistband-height-group\" class=\"skirt-input-group\" style=\"display:none;\">\n                <label for=\"skirt-wb-height\">Finished Band Height<\/label>\n                <input type=\"number\" id=\"skirt-wb-height\" value=\"1.5\" step=\"0.1\">\n                <small>e.g. 1.5&#8243; finished width<\/small>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <button id=\"calculate-skirt-btn\" class=\"skirt-calc-btn\">Generate Pattern Specs<\/button>\n\n        <!-- Results Area -->\n        <div id=\"skirt-results\" class=\"skirt-results-card\" style=\"display:none; opacity:0;\">\n            <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Skirt_Cutting_Fabric\"><\/span>1. Skirt Cutting (Fabric)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <div class=\"result-highlight\">\n                <span class=\"result-label\">Waist Radius (Cut at):<\/span>\n                <span id=\"res-cut-radius\" class=\"result-value\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"result-highlight\">\n                <span class=\"result-label\">Hem Radius (Cut at):<\/span>\n                <span id=\"res-outer-radius\" class=\"result-value\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div id=\"waistband-result-box\" style=\"display:none; margin-top:20px;\">\n                <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Waistband_Piece_Cut_1\"><\/span>2. Waistband Piece (Cut 1)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"wb-dims\">\n                    <p>Cut a rectangle: <br>\n                    <strong id=\"wb-width\"><\/strong> long x <strong id=\"wb-depth\"><\/strong> wide.<\/p>\n                    <small>*Includes 1&#8243; overlap for button &#038; 0.5&#8243; seam allowances.<\/small>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"pro-tips\">\n                <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip:<\/strong> \n                <p>Circle waists stretch! <u>Stay-stitch<\/u> the waist curve immediately after cutting to prevent it from growing while you sew.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n    .skirt-calculator-container {\n        font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, sans-serif;\n        max-width: 650px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 30px;\n        background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 12px;\n        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); color: #333;\n    }\n    .skirt-title { text-align: center; margin: 0; color: #2d3436; }\n    .skirt-subtitle { text-align: center; color: #636e72; margin-bottom: 30px; font-size: 0.9rem; }\n    \n    .skirt-form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px; }\n    @media (max-width: 500px) { .skirt-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\n    .skirt-input-group label { display: block; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 5px; }\n    .skirt-input-group input, .skirt-input-group select {\n        width: 100%; padding: 12px; border: 2px solid #f1f2f6; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 1rem; transition: border-color 0.3s;\n    }\n    .skirt-input-group input:focus { border-color: #6c5ce7; outline: none; }\n    .skirt-input-group small { color: #a4b0be; font-size: 0.75rem; }\n\n    .skirt-calc-btn {\n        width: 100%; padding: 16px; background: #6c5ce7; color: white;\n        border: none; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\n    }\n\n    .skirt-results-card {\n        margin-top: 30px; padding: 25px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 10px;\n        border-top: 4px solid #6c5ce7; text-align: left; transition: opacity 0.4s ease;\n    }\n\n    .result-highlight {\n        background: #fff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; \n        display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\n        border: 1px solid #dcdde1; margin-bottom: 10px;\n    }\n    .result-value { color: #6c5ce7; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; }\n    \n    .wb-dims { background: #6c5ce7; color: white; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; }\n    .wb-dims small { opacity: 0.8; }\n\n    .pro-tips {\n        margin-top: 20px; padding: 15px; background: #fff3cd; \n        border-radius: 8px; color: #856404; font-size: 0.85rem;\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<script>\n(function() {\n    function init() {\n        const toggle = document.getElementById('skirt-waistband-toggle');\n        const wbGroup = document.getElementById('waistband-height-group');\n        const btn = document.getElementById('calculate-skirt-btn');\n\n        \/\/ Handle the Toggle Display\n        toggle.addEventListener('change', function() {\n            wbGroup.style.display = (this.value === 'yes') ? 'block' : 'none';\n        });\n\n        btn.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            const waist = parseFloat(document.getElementById('skirt-waist').value);\n            let length = parseFloat(document.getElementById('skirt-length').value);\n            const unit = document.getElementById('skirt-unit').value;\n            const hasWb = document.getElementById('skirt-waistband-toggle').value === 'yes';\n            const wbHeight = parseFloat(document.getElementById('skirt-wb-height').value) || 0;\n            \n            if (!waist || !length) { alert(\"Please fill in waist and length\"); return; }\n\n            \/\/ Math Constants\n            const SA = (unit === 'inches') ? 0.5 : 1.25; \/\/ Standard Seam Allowance\n            const stretchComp = (unit === 'inches') ? 0.125 : 0.3; \/\/ Bias stretch compensation\n\n            \/\/ 1. Correct the Skirt Length\n            \/\/ If total desired length is 20 and waistband is 2, the skirt fabric should only be 18.\n            if (hasWb) {\n                length = length - wbHeight;\n            }\n\n            \/\/ 2. Calculate Radii\n            const mathRadius = waist \/ (2 * Math.PI);\n            const cutRadius = mathRadius - SA - stretchComp; \/\/ Substracting SA and stretch\n            const outerRadius = cutRadius + length + SA; \/\/ Hem allowance added\n\n            \/\/ 3. Waistband Dimensions\n            \/\/ Length: Waist + 1\" overlap + (SA * 2)\n            \/\/ Width: (Height * 2) + (SA * 2) <-- because it's folded in half\n            const wbLengthResult = waist + 1 + (SA * 2);\n            const wbWidthResult = (wbHeight * 2) + (SA * 2);\n\n            \/\/ Display Results\n            document.getElementById('res-cut-radius').innerText = cutRadius.toFixed(2) + \" \" + unit;\n            document.getElementById('res-outer-radius').innerText = outerRadius.toFixed(2) + \" \" + unit;\n\n            const wbBox = document.getElementById('waistband-result-box');\n            if (hasWb) {\n                wbBox.style.display = 'block';\n                document.getElementById('wb-width').innerText = wbLengthResult.toFixed(2) + \" \" + unit;\n                document.getElementById('wb-depth').innerText = wbWidthResult.toFixed(2) + \" \" + unit;\n            } else {\n                wbBox.style.display = 'none';\n            }\n\n            const results = document.getElementById('skirt-results');\n            results.style.display = 'block';\n            setTimeout(() => results.style.opacity = '1', 10);\n            results.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'nearest' });\n        });\n    }\n\n    if (document.readyState === 'loading') {\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', init);\n    } else {\n        init();\n    }\n})();\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Measure and decide on the cutting of the fabric<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measurement_needed_for_making_this_skirt\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Measurement needed for making this skirt: <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 18pt;\">Waist round and Skirt length (with normal width fabrics (45&#8243;) you are limited to 18 inch or lower length skirts)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fabric_for_your_circle_skirt\"><\/span><strong>Fabric for your circle skirt :<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Choose a lightweight to medium-weight fabric like cotton, satin, or tulle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a video on how to cut the fabric for sewing the full circle skirt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"qTAI9bVb\" data-player-type=\"default\" orientation=\"\" override-embed=\"default\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2026-03-29T13:58:36+00:00\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Cutting a Full circle skirt \" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/qTAI9bVb-720.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/qTAI9bVb.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-base-background-color has-background\">Related post: <span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">If you are not sure about whether a circle skirt would suit you or not, you can check out this post on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/choose-skirt-style-to-sew-for-body-shape\/\">Choose a skirt design suited to your height and figure <\/a>and then proceed.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-base-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculating_how_much_to_cut_for_the_circle_shape\"><\/span><strong>Calculating how much to cut for the circle shape<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Formula for circumference = 2\u03c0r.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Here, the waist measurement is the circumference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">so waist round ( waist round on the body plus 1 inch extra) = 2\u03c0r.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to isolate the r (radius) now from this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Measure your waist. Add 1 inch for comfort (ease).<br>Example: 25&#8243; (Waist) + 1&#8243; (Ease) = 26&#8243; Total.<br>Now, divide your Total by 6.28 to find your radius (r).  26\/6.28 = r<br>26 \/ 6.28 = 4.14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fold_the_fabric_for_cutting\"><\/span><strong>Fold the fabric for cutting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Cut out a 45 inch square fabric from your fabric. (If you have a 60 inch wide fabric, cut a 60 inch fabric square and now you will get a longer skirt)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Fold the fabric once by the middle. Now, again fold the fabric by the middle. You get the fabric into 4 layers, like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circle-skirt-pattern-4.jpg\" alt=\"folding and cutting fabric for the full circle skirt\" class=\"wp-image-11102059\" style=\"width:934px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circle-skirt-pattern-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circle-skirt-pattern-4-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circle-skirt-pattern-4-150x78.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Mark the measurement you got as r ( in this case 4.1 inches) from the corner. Mark up 1\/2 inches up from this. This is the cutting line. (red line c in the picture above)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>Important Note: Because circle skirts are cut on a curve, the fabric stretches a lot. To prevent the waist from becoming too large, I move the marking 1\/2 inch UP (closer to the corner) and cut there. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Mark the length of the skirt from the radius. Cut it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you open the fabric it will look like this<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/full-circle-skirt-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"the round donut shape for the full circle skirt\" class=\"wp-image-11102060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/full-circle-skirt-pattern.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/full-circle-skirt-pattern-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/full-circle-skirt-pattern-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. Cut open the circle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you need to add an opening. For this, you have to cut open the circle shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circle-skirt-sewing-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"cut open one seam\" class=\"wp-image-11102061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circle-skirt-sewing-pattern.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circle-skirt-sewing-pattern-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circle-skirt-sewing-pattern-150x80.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It will look like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-cut-a-circle-skirt-2.jpg\" alt=\"one seam for the circle skirt\" class=\"wp-image-11102072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-cut-a-circle-skirt-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-cut-a-circle-skirt-2-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-cut-a-circle-skirt-2-150x74.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. Cut waistband fabric<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut a 4.5 inch wide fabric which equals the waist round plus 1 inch in length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-sew-a-circle-skirt.jpg\" alt=\"waistband edge\" class=\"wp-image-11102063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-sew-a-circle-skirt.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-sew-a-circle-skirt-768x337.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-sew-a-circle-skirt-150x66.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>If your fabric is rigid and not stretchy, add 1&#8243; extra for ease.<\/em><\/strong> Mine is stretchy so I skipped this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5. Sew the side seams now.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to sew the opening you have just now cut open  &#8211; just leave a 4 or 5 inch opening at the top<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circular-skirt-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"sew sides leaving 4 inch opening\" class=\"wp-image-11102073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circular-skirt-pattern.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circular-skirt-pattern-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circular-skirt-pattern-150x87.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6. Sew the waistband to the top edge of the skirt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circle-skirt-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"sew waistband to the skirt\" class=\"wp-image-11102062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circle-skirt-tutorial.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circle-skirt-tutorial-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circle-skirt-tutorial-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7. Sew the zipper<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep one edge of the zipper face down. With a hand sewing needle and thread sew the zipper edge in place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/make-a-circle-skirt.jpg\" alt=\"zipper face down\" class=\"wp-image-11102066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/make-a-circle-skirt.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/make-a-circle-skirt-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/make-a-circle-skirt-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Baste stitch the zipper to the other edge of the opening too. Curve the top edge of the zipper to the outside as in the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/make-a-circle-skirt-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"baste stitch\" class=\"wp-image-11102067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/make-a-circle-skirt-tutorial.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/make-a-circle-skirt-tutorial-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/make-a-circle-skirt-tutorial-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a zipper foot (preferably an invisible zipper foot) to sew the zipper in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/make-circle-skirt-with-zippered-opening.jpg\" alt=\"sew onvisible zipper\" class=\"wp-image-11102068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/make-circle-skirt-with-zippered-opening.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/make-circle-skirt-with-zippered-opening-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/make-circle-skirt-with-zippered-opening-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Close the zipper and see that everything is aligned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/diy-circle-skirt-2.jpg\" alt=\"close the zipper and try it \" class=\"wp-image-11102064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/diy-circle-skirt-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/diy-circle-skirt-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/diy-circle-skirt-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 8. Sew the waistband<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold the waistband top edge to the back from the top of the zipper. Fold the edge at the back over the waistband seam allowance( ie tuck the edges to the inside). Baste stitch everything in place. (This stitching is optional but highly recommended if you want the front to look nice) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Top stitch the waistband from the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-make-a-circle-skirt.jpg\" alt=\"fold waistband edge to the back\" class=\"wp-image-11102071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-make-a-circle-skirt.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-make-a-circle-skirt-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-make-a-circle-skirt-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 9. Hem the circle skirt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a baby hem. For this, first fold the bottom edge to the inside and sew along the fold. Cut the extra fabric outside of this stitching line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sewing-pattern-for-circle-skirt.jpg\" alt=\"fold hem\" class=\"wp-image-11102069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sewing-pattern-for-circle-skirt.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sewing-pattern-for-circle-skirt-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sewing-pattern-for-circle-skirt-150x83.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold the fabric edge once more and sew in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sewing-pattern-circle-skirt.jpg\" alt=\"sew hem\" class=\"wp-image-11102070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sewing-pattern-circle-skirt.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sewing-pattern-circle-skirt-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sewing-pattern-circle-skirt-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Hemming a curved edge is quite challenging in my experience but when done this way, it somewhat behaves. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/easy-circle-skirt-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"circle skirt\" class=\"wp-image-11102075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/easy-circle-skirt-pattern.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/easy-circle-skirt-pattern-768x344.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/easy-circle-skirt-pattern-150x67.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Make a pull on <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/make-pull-on-skirt\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11102399\">circle skirt -with less flare<\/a> following this tutorial<a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/make-pull-on-skirt\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11102399\">. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Checkout this post about <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/how-to-hem\/\">How to&nbsp;hem&nbsp;with a sewing machine<\/a>&nbsp;or <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/hand-hemming-stitches\/\">16 ways to hand hem.<\/a> A narrow hem is the best choice for this skirt.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"622\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/skirt-lengths.png\" alt=\"skirt length \" class=\"wp-image-7245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/skirt-lengths.png 622w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/skirt-lengths-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Related posts : <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/make-pull-on-skirt\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11102399\">Sew a half circle skirt tutorial<\/a>; <span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/skirt-length\/\">Skirt hems<\/a><\/span>  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/sew-flounce-hem-skirt\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/flounce-hem-skirt.png\" alt=\"flounce hem skirt\" class=\"wp-image-45449\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/how-to-sew-maxi-skirts-dresses\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"265\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Copy-of-FREE-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"maxi skirt and dress patterns\" class=\"wp-image-3158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Copy-of-FREE-2-1.jpg 265w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Copy-of-FREE-2-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/how-to-sew-skirts\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"265\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-FREE-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"free skirt patterns\" class=\"wp-image-2217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-FREE-compressor.jpg 265w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-FREE-compressor-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/diy-shirt-skirt\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shirt-skirt1-compressore.png\" alt=\"shirt skirt\" class=\"wp-image-8047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shirt-skirt1-compressore.png 280w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shirt-skirt1-compressore-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Related post: <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/maxi-dress-free-patterns-tutorials\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"55058\">Maxi dress free patterns<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I just love the flowing lines of a circle skirt. 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