A circle skirt is a classic and versatile piece of clothing that can be easily made at home. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced seamstress, creating your own circle skirt can be a fun and rewarding project. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of making a circle skirt from scratch.

Materials You’ll Need:

  • Fabric (preferably lightweight and flowy)
  • Measuring tape
  • Pencil or fabric marker
  • Scissors
  • Elastic band
  • Sewing machine (or sewing needle and thread)
  • Pins
  • Iron

Step 1: Take Your Measurements

Measure your waist using a measuring tape. Write down the measurement as ‘Waist Measurement’.

Next, determine the desired length of your skirt. Measure from your waist to the desired length and write it down as ‘Skirt Length Measurement’.

Step 2: Calculate & Cut the Fabric

Take your waist measurement and divide it by 3.14 (pi). Round this number to the nearest inch and add 1 inch for seam allowance. This will give you the radius of your waist circle.

Lay out your fabric on a flat surface and fold it in half. At one corner, measure and mark the radius length from the folded edge. Use a pencil or fabric marker to create a quarter-circle, from one end of the radius to the other. Cut along this line.

Step 3: Create the Waistband

Measure the circumference of your waist and add 1 inch for seam allowance. Cut a strip of fabric with a width of 3 inches (or your desired waistband width) and a length equal to your waist circumference + 1 inch.

Fold the waistband in half lengthwise and press with an iron. Open it up and fold each side towards the center crease. Press again. Fold the waistband in half lengthwise once more and press.

Step 4: Attach the Waistband

Match the raw edges of the waistband with the raw edge of the skirt’s waist circle. Pin them together, distributing the fabric evenly. Sew along the pinned edge using a straight stitch, removing the pins as you go.

Leave a small opening in the waistband for inserting the elastic. Sew the remaining edges of the waistband together to form a complete circle.

Step 5: Insert the Elastic

Measure the elastic around your waist and cut it to size, ensuring it’s not too tight but snug enough to hold the skirt up.

Using a safety pin attached to one end of the elastic, guide it through the opening in the waistband until it comes out the other end. Overlap the two ends by about an inch and sew them securely together. Close the opening in the waistband with a few stitches.

Step 6: Finishing Touches

Try on your circle skirt and adjust the elastic if necessary. Make sure the length is to your liking as well. Hem the bottom of the skirt by folding the raw edge up by 1/4 inch and pressing, then folding it up again and stitching in place.

Give your skirt a final press with the iron and voilà, you’ve just made yourself a fabulous circle skirt!

Making your own circle skirt allows you to customize the fabric choice, length, and waistband style to perfectly suit your taste and body shape. With a bit of practice, you’ll be able to whip up circle skirts in an array of colors and patterns for every occasion.

Now it’s your turn to get creative and enjoy the process of making your own circle skirt!

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