Making A Circle Skirt // How To Pattern And Sew A Full Circle Skirt

I recently did a couple of detailed videos here on the channel about how I draft and make pencil skirts, and today I wanted to show how exactly I make my full circle skirts instead! A-line skirts will be coming soon, what other styles would you like to see?

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First, a disclaimer: So many of you have kindly offered to send me things, including vintage items you may have inherited, and I am so honored you would think of me and of course I do adore vintage treasures, however, unfortunately I only have so much storage space currently! So there is a chance that if something just wont work for me, or doesn't fit me etc, that I may not be able to keep all of your lovely things. Please only send things if you are okay with the possibility that I may donate items I just cannot keep. If you would prefer I put things that I can't keep into the TCH Etsy shop to help raise funds for me and the channel, please specify this in a note or letter in your parcel. Thank you so much!

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Thank you for watching!

[Betsyschugar]

she uploads this video RIGHT AS I'M WORKING ON SEWING A FULL CIRCLE SKIRT WHAT IS THIS WITCHCRAFT

[katechips]

This is so helpful!!! I've watched a couple circle skirt videos before but none of them explained well enough for me to understand what to do when making a circle skirt that's too long for the width of fabric. Thank you so much!!

[pris]

I don't wear skirts or dresses, but I still watch every single one of your videos because I love your voice.

And your snarky comments are fun too!

[paulamiller]

I learnt about hemming with bias tape from you. Thank you. It has changed my sewing life. Only took 53 years. Told my mum about is and she thought it is a great idea as well. I enjoy hand hemming. Yu get a better finish.

[verdondamayes-cooper]

I love your tutorials, you inspire me to draft my own patterns which really saves money and is much more creative. Great job as always

[katiepender]

I absolutely adore how you explain technique! Witty and entertaining as per usual. Well done 😊

[kayhamil]

I found you recently and am even more encouraged to begin making the clothes I've always wanted. Your voice is so soothing.. Thank you!

[karenmariekruuse]

Yeah, there are tons of other tutorials out there, but having one from someone that you "know" and trust makes all the difference . I've messed up a few skirts in the past because the instructions were not clear or thorough enough. But this one is so well executed it gives me inspiration and courage to try again :) Thank you as always for the solid content!

[selkiemorien]

I feel like this was easier to understand than the last video on a circle skirt :D This is going to be helpful, thank you!

[silmarlfan]

I have the Singer Model 99 too! it's in the table, made 1926! she needs a little TLC and oil but she's perfect to go!

[asilverfoxintasmania]

Love your videos, been binge watching some of the ones you posted before I found you. Your voice has been a welcome calming addition to my life in what has been a rather crap week. Because of you I am starting to dabble into 40/50's vintage which isn't something I thought I would do! I do have a question as a noob vintage wearer, are you wearing a petticoat under your finished skirt at the end or is that just due to the hand of the fabric?

[Midlife_Manical_Mayhem]

i could use a little help before i attempt such a fete. i am plus size (not sure of my waist measure at the moment, but i wear a 22W in ready to wear. i really want to make a circle skirt, but to have it be midi length, does the average cut of fabric allot for making on such size in its width? i realize i'd probably have to make 2 separate panels, but before i go to all the paper work (just going to use kraft roll), i'd like to know if its beginner able before i begin. i appreciate any input. thanks. AND, i love your rambles. makes it all more colorful and enjoyable to watch.

[luciamorenovelo]

Why not cut it on the bias? I've often seen that done.

[pipaige]

Why is this the first pattern tutorial that shows how to fold the damn fabric. I know how to measure and cut but I can’t wrap my head around how to fold the fabric! So thank you this has literally saved me from a crisis.

[PolyvoreThea]

Love the twirl! I prefer full circle skirts - I always have. The longer the better. I have had to go shorter in my mobility device - a good rule of thumb if one needs to use a mobility device, don’t have a skirt that is so long it will catch in/under wheels.

[kaytiej]

Thank you for being so patient and explaining the zipper process so clearly...again! I prefer a lapped zipper but haven't been very successful. Now I know why. Your 'rambling explanations' suit me just fine.

[alisonwasserman]

I feel so safe and comfortable with your tutorials. I took my first sewing class in 7th grade, circa 1972, when Home Economics was still a thing, and we only used woven fabrics. I love working with woven fabrics. There is nothing so satisfying as two perfectly sewn armhole facings, interfaced, hemmed, and understitched, in crisp cotton. Sigh…

[katietomasello]

Great point on letting the skirt hang overnight. It’s been many many yrs ago but I had decided a chiffon over skirt would be a good idea. I only hung it up because I had been working for several hrs. When I came back I almost fell over. When the bias relaxed it looked like it had been cut with a spoon. Lol. Fyi for anyone that has this happen never remeasure/ cut unless you have it on a person or manikin adjusted for the person. If you attempt this hanger, it will hang different every time you cut & hang it up, like sewing gremlins inhabited the skirt. This skirt is beautiful… love the bias edged seams, Even w/ a serger I do this w/ some fabric, & yes sometimes because I don’t want to change the thread. Lol. Looks great!

[mimzyriepensell]

The saying was " there's more than one way to skin a catfish" ...over the years the fish was dropped....so they were not actually talking of skinning I do like your saying better, there's more than one way to add a zip...lol...

[thecadaver]

The finish on the side seams looks so satisfying it almost makes me forget how much I hate finishing seams