We get asked a lot of questions about the circular skirt. Yes, we often tear our hair out doing it. That's why I decided to show you all the stages of the making.
To begin with, we have to do some calculations, yes it is essential! So grab a pencil, a piece of paper, your tape measure and a calculator and go!
Calculation for a circular skirt
I will calculate in inches. For those who are in cm, it will be exactly the same mathematical approach.
First, you need to determine the radius using the following formula.
2Pi r = C So r = C / 2Pi
- "C" being the circumference, we are going to measure our circumference at the exact height where we wish to wear the skirt.
- Pi being equal to 3.1416
For example, the circumference I want to have is 32 1/2 '' (32.5). So I'm going to divide this number by 6.28 (2 x Pi )
32.5 / 6.28 = 5.18 so r = 5.18in
Once you have found the radius, you will be able to determine how much fabric you need. Yes, a circular skirt is a lot of calculation, we don't give up!
Quantity = length of the skirt (I need 16 inches) + the radius + the seam values X 2
So if I do it with my data: (16 "+ 5.18" + 0.5 "+ 0.25") x2
Rounding it off gives me 44 inches long or 1m13. This quantity is valid for plain fabrics as well as for fabrics with patterns having a meaning.
Place and cut your fabric
1) Fabric with a direction in the pattern
Step 1: You must fold your fabric in half and draw a line perpendicular to the fold (see yellow line). Take the time to take a good look at which way the pattern is, so as not to put it upside down. Then you will draw a line 1/4 "from the line you just drew for stretch fabric or 5/8" for woven fabric. This will be your seam allowance (see orange line).
Step 2: Next, we will draw the arc of the size of the radius (see the yellow line). To do this I use a seam slip gauge . Then draw a second curve outward at 1/4 "for stretch or 5/8" for woven. This will be your seam allowance at the waist (see orange line).
Step 3: Draw the curve of the length you want to have by adding the seam allowance according to the finish you are going to do (see yellow line). We calculate from the yellow ray.
Step 4: You can now cut your fabric with the two orange lines and at the bottom of the skirt.
Step 5: Then cut a second piece using the first piece to have two symmetrical pieces.
Step 5: Then cut a second piece using the first piece to have two symmetrical pieces.
Step 6: Assemble the sides. Apply the size of your choice. This can be a yoga style band or a drawstring elastic band.
2) Plain fabric or fabric whose pattern does not make sense
Fold your fabric so that there are 4 layers. You will only have one cut at the waist and at the bottom.
Follow steps 2, 3 and 5 whichcan be found above.
That's it 😊 Hope you find this article useful.
You can also refer to the video on the circular skirt here.
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