Wearing: DIY Circle Skirt, Crop Top designed by me, Vintage Beaded Jacket from London (most treasured vintage piece I own!), Zara Heels, Gold Necklace from Boticca, DIY rings from the hardware store
You need:
– 2 meters (or around 2.4 yards) of linen fabric
– Sewing Pins
– A hook and eye fastening
– Scissors
– A skirt zip
– A sewing machine
1. The first thing to do is to take your fabric, fold it in half and then fold it again.You then want to cut the skirt out following the diagram below.
I wanted mine a little big so I could add some pleats in the back so I added a few inches to my natural waist.
2. Now you will have a big circle of fabric with a hole in the middle. Hopefully the hole will be the right size for your waist. If it is slightly too big, you can make a few pleats in the back like I did – I preferred this because it added volume to the skirt. Cut a seam into the skirt as shown below.
3. Now, first run theĀ zig zag stitch along both new seams to prevent fraying. Then pin the seam on the inside and the zip in as shown below. Using your sewing machine, sew the seam shut and zip in.
I suggest you use bias binding to do this to get a clean hem – it can be tricky to hem a round edge like this and bias binding is a great way around it. I didn’t have any on hand and needed to finish the skirt in less than half an hour to wear out (yes, that’s how I roll) so instead I went around the raw edges using a zigzag stitch to prevent fraying and then did a single fold hem. If you have a serger that would work even better. Add a hook and eye to the top of the zip so it is more secure.
Its so pretty. must try it
Pixel Hazard | Bright Green Laces |
aahh love this! definitely going to try!
http://luxelovenyc.com
Thanks for this lovely DIY i needed to have a skirt like that !
Faveurdautomne.blogspot.com
Xoxo | ChloƩ
Skirt is beautiful. I adore the vintage jacket too. Whole outfit together is just gorgeous.
Xox Soph
that is amazing! great skirt, great colour! Thanks for the tutorial! š
love it! I was thinking about making a circle skirt today, such an easy but chic look!
Double-Pizzazz by Thorunn Ivarsdottir
Awesome!
I love circle skirts because they are fun, flirty, and girly~
Thanks for this tutorial!
http://dreamyrosefashions.blogspot.com/
This is amazing!!! I’ve been buying a bunch from American Apparel and now I can just make my own!! Thank you!!
With Love From Hollywood, Kier
Piperlime Giveaway!
Fashion Addict
Fashion Addict
So jealous of the lovely fabrics you have access to – such a simple but gorgeous DIY – now I’m off to make about 10 of these to wear all summer!
Circle skirts are one of the easiest things to make but sadly I wasn’t sucessful the first time I tried to make one. I should probably give it another go!
chimericalperfection.blogspot.com
Wow, this tutorial is awesome, and comes at the perfect time! I’ve been wanting to sew a skirt for a week now but haven’t found the inspiration or motivation to do so…until now! Thanks for the inspiration!
http://thelittletexan.blogspot.com/
This is fabulous! I have dress that looks like this only in navy. It’s great and comfy, except when the wind blows a little bit š
http://www.2boroughs.blogspot.com
It came out perfect! Great photos-love the outfit and you look gorgeous.
This is so pretty! Thanks for the tutorial!!!!! http://katejones.me
Love how it turned out! So easy and fresh!
lilalane.blogspot.com
that circle skirt is super cute š
http://pinktistic.blogspot.com/
I’ve always wanted to make a circle skirt~ Thank you so much for this tutorial!
cute!!! š
Natalia, my-crazy-idea.blogspot.com
so cute !!
love it. I have made my own š
yes i love circle skirt they are super easy!
-Jessica
http://runninginsideus.blogspot.com/
I was just thinking about making one of these the other day!
Such an easy skirt.
I love the fabric you chose, it made for a skirt that looks so so good on you š x
The Lovelorn
Love it! I actually just finished a circle skirt of my own using basically the same pattern technique. It’s so easy and cute!
btw, GORGEOUS beaded jacket. wherever did you find that?
Chloe
http://www.thesweetlysour.com/
amazing skirt, especially in such a bright color š
http://hypemyhip.blogspot.com/
I love this diy!!!
http://thestelstyle.com/
Amazing!!I have to try this one!!
G, you are just so frigging talented it’s ridiculous. This is fab! Miss you xx
South Molton St Style
I’ve got one similar. Great idea! š
GREAT!!!
http://diamondsandspikes.com/
http://www.facebook.com/diamondsandspikes
that`s a awesome skirt:)
http://www.rambutan18.blogspot.com
Great post!
ItĀ“s so easy!
i like it!
kisses
http://mywhiteidea.blogspot.com.es/
I shit I love itttttttttt
But my sewing machine is in Spain and I don’t have access to one š
Nooooooooooooooo
Totally gorgeous dress. I really wish I could sew š
xo
glamDevils
Wonderful color! Great skirt!
From http://www.xeanafashion.com
LOVE it!
so easy but so beautiful!
<3
FASHION PHILOSOPHY
http://www.fashionphilosophy.net
This might just be my first sewing machine project š And you are looking great!
http://lisbonlove.wordpress.com/
sorry but where did you get your top? i love it!!!1
i loved the skirt.And you told it very clearly for beginner š if you want to look at my blogs;
http://www.styleillusionist.com
http://www.serapoguztan.blogspot.com
I love this outfit!! So jealous of your gorgeous jacket!
It looks amazing, I just bought some linen and now I have something to use it for š And I love the way you wore it!
xx
http://www.queenoffunkydiy.blogspot.com
So so fun! I want to try many of your DIY ideas, but here we cannot find the same fabric as you use.
It looks so cute! Definitely going to give this a go! xx
I can’t believe you made that
it’s so cute, & your jacket is amazing too
you have great style š
http://www.bobbieaustinscloset.com
I wanted to do this! your tutorial came just in time!!!
xx
Meelena
I think i will try this! :’D great DIY :))
these picture are amazing! and your style too! i’m definitly fall in love with your blog! so i want invite you to see mine, and if you like it, we could follow each other. What do you think? i wait for you! i care! a big kiss
Miriam Stella
fashion blogger italiana
MY FACEBOOK FAN PAGE CLICK HERE
are you gonna do a tutorial for the crop top that ure wearing??PLEAAASE!!
I love the whole look you put together! I wish I could sew.
Layla,
http://chicchefblog.com/
It’s beautiful, like a flower. Love the way it blooms and blown by the wind.
(Sorry, I made comment in the wrong post before, so silly me)
Nataya,
Naty Ponders Style
Chachamisu Photography
WOW! Awesome š
Nathalie – http://curls-and-bags.blogspot.com
The skirt is awesome, but seriously EVERYTHING looks great on you, if i’d only have such a gorgeous figure like you!… I loved your midriff top designed by you, so i went to find it on google… I thought you designed it for some clothing company;))) please do a tutorial, i am dying to have it!!!!
The skirt is so pretty, I’ve got to try this! xx
How cool x
I love it ! You are soo talented!
HEYLJ
FOLLOW ME!
http://www.heylj.com/
I cant believe how easy that is and i have not even considered that!
Amazing!!!
http://www.i-am-cc.blogspot.com
just plain awesome. AWESOME tutorial. awesome.
Sounds simple & I love the colour of that skirt! You pull off hot pink so well! X
skinny-chili.blogspot.com.au
That’s so awesome!
PS, please check out my new blog with new content based on fashion, beauty, decor, books, food and more!
I’d love any support I can get, Thank you š
thisishinna.blogspot.co.uk
Hinna
I love this tutorial! The colour of the skirt is gorgeous and suits you perfectly! Is it made from a lightweight linen/cotton? It looks like it has good drape!
Jade
bigbirdinasmallcage.wordpress.com
Wow it looks so easy
Love it š
http://lovelaughliveme.wordpress.com/
lovely, you ‘re so pretty with these skirt !
m.c. modadicoppia
http://modadicoppia.blogspot.it
Nice skirt!
http://initialed.blogspot.com
This is adorable! It seems pretty simple, I’ll have to give this a shot.
wow thats beautiful! usually sewing stresses me out so much! good job <3
http://www.catwalktokate.blogspot.com
I love that skirt a lot! The color is amazing
xox, isa
http://www.amazinglybe-au-tiful.blogspot.com
I have been craving a Red circle skirt for so long now. Thanks for putting up this great DIY so I can make my own!
http://prudenceandaustere.blogspot.com
looks amazing!!!
http://same-but-diffrent.blogspot.de/
The top is amazing as well as your vintage jacket š
Soffia Theodora
http://www.secretthis.com/
i have to try this ! a skirt like this would easily cost around 70 dollars at express. i love diy’s. cute blog girl š
http://www.sultanassanctuary.blogspot.com
This is so cute! you are so talented!!
nice blog š
skirt is pretty
cool and nice <3
http://heidi-mochamac.blogspot.hk/
Hiiiii dolll i dicoverd you blog and i think is amazing im following you i hope. You follow me too xoxo lia http://www.muahhwhosthatchic.com
Åwietny ten twĆ³j blog š obserwujÄ š
zapraszam do mnie http://linka-kattalinka.blogspot.com/
Great job dear! Love also the color you chose š
Lots of kisses, Elena
fab outfit, love the skirt
http://herpersona.blogspot.com.au/
http://herpersona.blogspot.com.au/
seems so easy and i am sure both wearing and making is pretty funny š
http://rosaygrismoda.blogspot.com/
I highly suggest you use invisible zippers. They looks great, really clean up the look of the garments you make and are super easy to install. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2Dz6tk_fW4
Yes I love invisible zippers too! Thanks. x
That skirt is so gorgeous. You look wonderful in it.
x
http://www.thethriftylookbook.blogspot.co.uk
Simply Beautiful!
I ADORE THIS SKIRT! BRAVOO
So easy and looks perfect!! The fabric you chose is super nice, I love the color and the texture. I’m doing this, that’s for sure!! š
http://www.daretoDIY.com
Such a lovely DIY :}}}}}}
Actually, with this idea you can also make circle – top, adding 2 diagonal seams for hands :))
Defo will try this š
http://www.aztecsilver.blogspot.com
one of the most important things with a circle skirt which you forgot to mention; Once the waistband is finished and you are ready to do the hem, hang the skirt on a hanger and let it hang for 24 hours. Parts of the skirt are on bias and will stretch out longer than straight of grain areas. Once it has hung for 24 hours then check it for length and mark. (put on judy and mark the same distance from the ground up, all the way around the skirt. On your skirt, you can see this was not done, and some parts hang lower than the rest of the skirt.
Love the color of the skirt!
One thing – I think it’s really important to mention that you should let the skirt hang a day or two before hanging it. As part the the circle skirt is cut on the bias of the fabric, the weight of the skirt will pull some of it down and make the hem REALLY uneven, so it’s important to let the skirt hang a while before re cutting the hem.
Great tutorial!
This is a really great idea, I think that would have helped the look of my skirt – I didn’t have time to hang it but I very much encourage my readers to if they have the time. Thanks for your advice. xx
Geneva
Wow well done, I love it!!
x Jony
http://www.shout-outtoyou.com
Hi! i love it!
Plis join to my site http://reginareshina.blogspot.mx/
One kiss
Babay!
Those shoes are super killer!!!!!! YES!
– Gracie
http://stbgfashionforward.blogspot.com/
You make these DIY look so easy im not even going to attempt this. This is a bit advance for me.
Ohhh you make everything look so easy! Know i’d never manage it though. haha.
http://studsanddreams.blogspot.co.uk/
Lovely skirt, I’ll definitely be making it as soon as I decide on a fabric(:
But….
What about the top?! I love it, I’ve seen you wear it in so many skirt tutorials, and I KNOW I’m not the first person to ask about it- Have you made a tutorial? Where is it? Will you make one?
I tried the skirt with a different fabric (just to try it out) and had a very hard time hemming the skirt (it kept bunching up). I think I’ll re-make the skirt using linen but adding more seams. Maybe that will make it easier to hem in a circle? Just wondering if it bunched up on yours or if my sewing skills just suck….
You have really a talent. I love your DIYs and as much as I want to try this, I have no sewing machine š keep inspiring us.:)
gian by design
i’ll need to try it!
Geneva, Do you have a tutorial on sewing in a zipper? im still learning all the little things and i really wanna make this skirt but im scared to add the zipper! =(
All these are the cute dresses to be won by not only great actresses but also by simple girls.
Ā funny online clipsĀ
love it
meine-mode-welt.blogspot.com
Oh I love this! I want to make this immediately!xx
brutalfashionandbeauty.blogspot.co.uk
so easy to make!
so easy to make!
Firstly, I must say, you have the most amazing body.. Don’t worry, I am not a crazy stalker person, just a little bit envious š The skirt is fab as well and your blog is lovely and very inspirational!
What a great tutorial! I’m somewhat new to the blogging community as well as DIY clothing (I can make other crafts, but I’m so uncoordinated with sewing!), and this made it so much easier! By any chance do you think you will be doing a video tutorial for this skirt? And it looks great on you, by the way! I love this color!
lacedressescarefulmesses.blogspot.com
wow thank you so much! this post is really helpful, I’m making a dress with a circle skirt for the bottom. I’ll post a link once it’s up!:)
http://www.bekanicolee.blogspot.com
Love love love this! I dont have a sewing machine so I am going to give hand sewing a go. I love this skirt so much. Fingers crossed for me. I have never made anything…ever. I am also going to try your beautiful asymmetrical skirt this weekend too. Love it!
Wish me luck!
I made this last night. It turned out so cute! I only used about 1 yard of fabric though. Also, the fabric I used was a woven houndstooth, so it frayed very easily. I had to hem the top and bottom, and because of the curved circle, the hem was giving me some trouble. Will try linen next time for sure.
I love this pattern! Its so easy!! congratulations on so many good ideas! š
Love this, so simple but so pretty! Hope I don’t mess up putting the zip in!
Lauren
livinginaboxx
Love this, so simple but so pretty! Such a beautiful colour too!
Lauren
livinginaboxx
What an amazing blog !!! I love this DiY : it’s simple, beautiful and creative š I’ll try it with some black leather (I had searched one for weeks but I couldn’t found it …). So thanks you very much for this great project !!!
Thanks! I made a suede one recently š
This is wow! Never knew it could be this easy!! I guess I would ā„ĢØĢølĢ Ģ²Ģ¶Ģ„Ģ<3vĢ Ģ²Ģ¶Ģ„Ģā„ĢØĢø to call it a buterfly skirt.
I love it! I have to try this, it seems so easy.
Greetings from Argentina!
would cotton work? I have so much I need to use!
[…] DIY Lilac Circle Skirt (like this), DIY Transparent clutch, H&M white top, Tony Bianco Karissa Heels, Coach Navy Hat, Coach gold […]
[…] Click here to take a look at her blog! she has interesting and inspirational DIY projects that are easy to do. […]
[…] https://apairandasparediy.com/2012/07/diy-circle-skirt.html […]
I love this! Definately making one myself! Could you please put up the DIY for the croptop? It would be awesome!
-Charlotte
Greetings! I’ve been reading your website for some time now and finally got the courage to go ahead and give you a shout out from Humble Tx! Just wanted to tell you keep up the good work!
[…] of a bodycon skirt, and the bottom section which is a mini circle skirt (similar to the one I did here). You will then attach these two sections […]
Hey! I just got the fabric for this and I thought it was 2 yards and totally forgot it was around 2.4 yards! So I was wondering if you think 2 yards are okay?
I think you can simply calculate it… add the radius of your waist to the desired length; if it’s less than one yard the fabric is enough :3
[…] sich dafĆ¼r interessiert, wie man einen richtigen Circle Skirt macht, der informiert sich im Tutorial von a pair & a space. Wie man eine alte Jeans in einen klassischen Jeansrock verwandelt, verraten euch Sanne von sanne […]
[…] DIY CIRCLE SKIRT […]
[…] A circular skirt like this one from A pair and a […]
I employed a lot more than half an hour :’D but it’s probably because I prefered sewing by hand, considering how badly my sewing machine works š
I used a heavier black fabric and added a waistband. It’s embarassing, but the most difficult thing for me was sewing the zip well :S also because the fabric was a bit difficult to work with.
Anyway, also if I had to work more than that I expected, the skirt looks great and I really thank you for skaring this awesome project!
What if I wanted the skirt to be a tad bit shorter?
hi, did you not use a zipper foot to attach the invisible zip then?
I’m having a some problems with the hem, I think it’s because it’s a curve but there are a lot of creases when I’m sewing it and it’s coming out a bit bumpy. Is anyone else having this problem/ know how to solve it?
@victoria just make the length of your outside circle smaller (when your marking your fabric) or shorten to hemline afterwards though the first option would be easier š
Thanks for sharing. I am going to try this. I would love to be able to print the pages with the template and the directions.
Lovely skirt!
I made this one!
It is so beautiful!!!
<3
š
What length did you take? In order to make it high-waisted like yours?
[…] DIY […]
I love this DIY I would like to make a maxi circle skirt how can I adjust the tutorial
[…] apairandasparediy.com […]
Greetings from Idaho! I’m bored to tears at work so I decided to check out your site on my iphone during lunch break.
I enjoy the info you provide here and can’t wait to take a look when I get home.
I’m shocked at how quick your blog loaded on my cell phone ..
I’m not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyways, very good blog!
This is such a wonderfully written pattern, I’m going to make this asap!
[…] Find out the steps here. […]
[…] LondonĀ tutorialĀ and Laney used one inĀ Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing. I also found aĀ circle skirt tutorialĀ on my new favorite DIY blogĀ a pair & a spare. Oh wait just found another circle […]
[…] The grown-up circle skirt. […]
We wore these in the 50’s when I was in high school , with a bunch of crinolin petticoats under so they stuck out.
[…] need to learn I look to Youtube for; But in this case I found a great tutorial on a blog I follow, A Pair and A Spare. I would encourage everyone to try it if you are confident in your basic sewing skills because it […]
i am in love! been making my own patternless skirts for a while now, can not wait to try out your ideas. thank you!
[…] robe est plutĆ“t simple Ć faire, j’ai cousu une jupe cercle en coton noir (voir le tuto de a Pair and a SpareĀ ) sur un dĆ©bardeur en coton lĆ©gĆØrement ombrĆ©. J’ai rajoutĆ© une ceinture pour marquer la […]
i loved it im 13 an going to make this for my mum, its gonna be mink color but i will make a top and attach it to form, a dress.
[…] DIY CIRCLE SKIRT […]
Thanks so much for the tutorial! I made one using it and did a short post about it here on my blog: http://agirlandherchickennamedbetty.blogspot.com/2014/02/diy-circle-skirts.html
[…] * I’ve been searching high and low for the perfect circle skirt so I might as well just make my own […]
[…] Photo via: apairandasparediy.com […]
I tried this out and made my own circle skirt for my blog. It turned out super cute and I wear it all the time!! Check it out here (http://www.kokay.me/do-it-yourself/easy-diy-circle-skirt/).
[…] DIY […]
I have just discovered your blog and I love it! Congratulations.
[…] and found quite a number of really, really good DIY blog posts. While I tried to do mine from A pair & a spair, I ended up doing the simpler version, without the zipper, just using the elastic waist band to […]
Still love the top (and the skirt). Several people asked about a tutorial for the top, but you never answered! Any chance? Could you at least model it for us? Thanks.
Great tut but would have been better if you showed us the math and where to measure.
Hey I am so delighted I found your web site, I really found you
by mistake, while I was searching on Yahoo for something
else, Anyways I am here now and would just like to say thanks for a remarkable post and a all round thrilling blog
(I also love the theme/design), I don’t have time to browse it all
at the minute but I have saved it and also added your RSS feeds, so when I
have time I will be back to read a lot more, Please do keep up the great work.
The skirt hung up looks like a cute top!
Wow I know I’m late coming to this post but I totally love this. I love my sewing machine, but I have no idea how to use it. You make things like pleats and hems seem doable š
Love this post! So glad to find your blog <3
Mash
http://www.sarmash.com
[…] Geneva (oui oui, c’est son nom…) nous explique comment coudre une jupe patineuse ici: https://apairandasparediy.com/2012/07/diy-circle-skirt.html . C’est en anglais mais les explications sont plutĆ“t […]
Cool it looks so easy
[…] ready to set up the sewing machine. I found a handy tutorial on how to make a circle skirt here on A Pair and A Spare. We decided to make our skirts a relatively modest 14.5″ long, to stay true to the movie. I […]
So Geneva….
This is my first attempt! I’ve now taken my radius divided it by 6.28 and cut out twice. For some reason the waist is sooooo huge on my–twice! I don’t really get the math of why it’s not working out….Any idea?
I’m thinking of somehow layering the two huge pieces to make it flouncy or something. I’ll makeshift a waist I guess.
Ha! So much for my first attempt.
Thanks for any advice or help!
Ann
hi!,I like your writing so so much! proportion we
be in contact more approximately your article on AOL?
I require an expert on this space to solve my problem.
Maybe that’s you! Looking ahead to see you.
[…] | 3. Cape de pluie chez Me Sew Crazy | 4. T-shirt chez Landofnod | 5. Gilet chez Nyx | 6. Jupe chez A pair and a spare | 7. Gilet chez I love sewing […]