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Don't you love it when a project turns out better than you had imagined?
That happened with this skirt! I had an idea of how it would look, but seeing it finished and on, I absolutely LOVE the finished skirt!
The fabric was purchased from Hancock Fabrics, and I found it on the clearance table. Never underestimate clearance!
I purchased 1 ½ yards. Here it is unfolded and laid out. You can see that the stripes are only one side of the fabric.
As soon as I saw the fabric, I knew that I wanted to make a circle skirt with it.
I used the same method for this women's circle skirt, that I did for my girl's Layered Square Circle Skirts. The only difference is that this skirt is a single-layer skirt, but you create the circle skirt pattern the same way!
How to Make a Circle Skirt Pattern
This is a good time to jump over to my other tutorial, Layered Square Circle Circle Skirts Tutorial.
This post explains exactly how to measure and convert those measurements into a pattern for the Circle Skirt.
Once you have the pattern you will know how much fabric and elastic to purchase for your skirt.
Draw the pattern onto some butcher paper or even the blank side of some wrapping paper.
How to Sew a Women's Circle Skirt
Fold your fabric square into fourths.
Pin the pattern to the fabric making sure that the waist portion of the skirt is on the corner of the fabric that is completely folded and has no raw edges. Cut around the pattern.
Optional Step: Use a serger and sew along the waist and then the hem. The fabric that I used tended to fray a touch so I wanted to stop that before it started.
Use a satin ribbon for the hem of the skirt. Turn the ribbon into bias tape my ironing the sides in and then in half.
Sew the ribbon/bias right over the serger-sewn hem to give the skirt a nice finished look.
The waistband is created with 3-inch elastic using the method stated in the Layered Square Circle Circle Skirts Tutorial and sewn into the waist of the skirt.
The skirt came together really pretty quickly and I love how it turned out.
My inner little girl came out and I had to do a couple spins!
Do you have a favorite skirt that you have sewn Share and leave a comment below!
Sewing Essentials
- The Sewing Machine we use is a Singer Fashion Mate and has been a great machine.
- The Cricut 18" x 24" Self Healing Cutting Mat is my favorite. It has a beautiful pattern on one side and measurements on the other.
- This Rotary Cutter cuts easily and is very comfortable to hold.
- And one can never have enough Measuring Tapes! I'm always misplacing mine.
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PJ @ Planned in Pencil
I do love a good circle skirt! That material was perfect for it!
Patty Bennett
Wow.. you did an amazing job!! Love it! SO CUTE!
thriftstorecrafter.com
Love how you positioned the stripe. Very unique!
Gina @ Kleinworth & Co.
Turned out great. I have been wanting to make some for myself after doing some for my girls. Love this one.
Miranda Winslett
How cute!
Allison {A Glimpse Inside}
SUPER cute Katie! Love it!!
Thanks for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party. I'll be featuring this tomorrow. 🙂
Karla
So pretty!! I want to make one! I love that last picture! I would LOVE for you to share this at "That's My Style" Link Party TODAY! I hope to see you there. 🙂
Karla
Ruth Soukup
I absolutely adore this skirt!! You did such a fabulous job on it! Thanks so much for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!
Randi@SowderingAbout
This is a really pretty skirt and you did an amazing job!
Debra Hawkins
I love this so much. This is what my daughter calls a twirly skirt!
Susan @ Oh My! Creative
Hi,
Fabulous Skirt! Featured you today from the Whimsy Wednesday Link Party!! Thanks for sharing!
http://www.ohmy-creative.com/home/decor-accents/diy-craft-trends-style-home/
Susan
Kimberly FiveLittleChefs
I love circle skirts! One day I will be brave enough to make one! Thanks for sharing at Fantastic Thursday. Come back soon.
Alexis Middleton
Love this! The strip really makes it. So fun and unique!
sugar snaps accessories
What a clean crisp and fun look
SWEET HAUTE for Sweet Haute
Lovely!!! Thanks for linking up at the Thursday SWEET HAUTE Share linky party, hope you stop by every week! I really appreciate your support and encouragement
cucicucicoo: ecological living
That is just gorgeous! I love how the stripes go just around one side, while the other side is all white. It's like a little surprise! I just found you through Pinterest and am loving your projects! 🙂 Lisa
Clairejustine oxox
Great skirt the stripes really set it off 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays pinning 🙂
Clairejustine oxox
Pinned and featuring this week at Creative Mondays too 🙂 thanks for linking up ...
Katie
I love your skirt. It's so stinkin' cute. I wanna make one now too. I would love it if you linked this up to my Motivate Me Monday linky party at IT'S A ginger SNAP.
Mariana
I like this block is very educational and motivation, great job.
I hope to see your next video.
Best regards.