MASTERING CIRCLE SKIRTS

Circle Skirts: A Complete Cutting Guide (PDF Book)

Master every circle-skirt variation—from 180° half-circles to dramatic 1440° flounces and train styles.

Dive into this richly illustrated, step-by-step guide that teaches you how to draft and cut seven popular circle-skirt designs. Whether you’re sewing a casual day skirt, an elegant evening gown, or a playful peplum blouse, this PDF walks you through each measurement, radius calculation, and cutting technique so that your garment hangs perfectly.

Inside, you’ll learn how to create:

1. 360° Full Circle Skirt

– Calculate and subtract for an exact waist opening.

– Fold-and-cut method to draft a true full circle from waist or knee.

– Fabric-amount guidelines for single-piece versus pieced circles.

2. 180° Half Circle Skirt

– Adjusted radius formula (waist ÷ 3.14 minus 2” for hem accuracy).

– Fold-once drafting for a semi-circle flare starting at waist or knee.

– Seam-and-hem allowances for a clean, professional finish.

3. 720° Double-Circle Skirt

– Divide your waist measurement in half, cut two donuts, then combine for extra volume.

– Precise radius and fabric-width calculations to avoid waste.

– Examples of double-circle peplums, skirts, and gowns.

4. 1080° Triple-Circle Skirt

– Split your reduced waist measurement into thirds for three donuts.

– Quarter-fold drafting to maintain accuracy across all three circles.

– How to join and stitch three donuts for maximum flounce.

5. 1440° Quadruple-Circle Skirt

– Create four small-radius donuts (waist ÷ 4 minus 4”).

– Sewing technique to join four pieces seamlessly and produce an ultra-full skirt.

– Inspirational examples: ballroom gowns, statement peplums, and more.

6. Circle Skirt with Train

– Draft a standard front half-circle; extend the back hem to form a graceful train.

– Calculate separate front/back lengths (e.g., front 36” vs. back 48”) while keeping the same radius.

– Layout and cutting tips so the train drapes evenly on the floor.

7. Hankie-Hem (Pixie) Circle Skirt

– Adapt the full-circle radius method but cut straight “handkerchief” edges instead of a smooth curve.

– Create long and short points for an asymmetric, floating effect.

– Variations on hankie hems: from simple 360° to multi-circle versions for extra drama.

What You’ll Find:

* Clear measurement tables (waist, knee, and length formulas)

* Step-by-step radius calculations (full vs. half circles, minus allowances, etc.)

* Fold-and-cut diagrams for every circle type (quarter-fold for 360°, single-fold for 180°, etc.)

* Tips on how much fabric to buy for each variation

* Seam-allowance, dart, and hem-curve guidelines

* Real-world photo examples of circle skirts, peplums, and gowns for inspiration

Whether you’re a fashion student, hobbyist sewist, or professional designer, this guide gives you all the tools you need to draft flawless circle-skirt panels. No guesswork—just precise formulas and visuals to help you cut, sew, and finish skirts that hang and flow exactly as they should.