Circle Skirts (3 Ways) | Easy How to - Whitney Sews

[@sarahsmithard8001]

Yes! I’m so happy to have found a tutorial showing a reversible circle skirt. I wanted to check on the best way to finish the outer curve. Thanks so much x

[@lindadechow2212]

Your method for cutting is excellent for a smaller skirt, doing the hems in this fashion is sheer genius. Great ideas and so seriously cute on your baby! It has been awhile since I sewed elastic in this fashion, it is actually the best. Brought back memories of my mom, too. =)

[@MsFredericks]

I lost count on how many videos I watched and this one is by far the best one for beginners. Now I feel confident enough to give it a go. Thank you!!

[@Whitney_Sews]

Awesome! I'm so glad the video was helpful for you :)

[@pinkvelvetkitty]

Whitney, that was a fantastic tutorial. Easy and so cute! Great detail on how to put in the elastic waist. And I love the various options. So glad you mentioned what happens with directional fabric...I probably would have made that mistake. I'm going to make one or several for my grandaughter. She is the perfect toddler age for these skirts. Thank you for taking time to do these tutorials.

[@Whitney_Sews]

I'm so glad you liked the video. I made sure to mention about the fabric because I almost made that mistake one time with some vintage fabric that I only had a small amount of. Glad I figured it out before cutting it or I would have been very upset.

[@ghadas.r9483]

FINALLY, I found someone to help me with the measurements ! THANKS A LOT 🤗

[@megan2176]

I had a circle skirt when I was younger, and it was perfect for twirling! I need to make some for my daughter while she's still at the twirling age! Looking forward to the birthday DIY video! :)

[@Whitney_Sews]

Hehe I still love twirling in circle skirts! I just make sure to have some shorts on underneath so everything stays covered. Also great in case of a sudden wind gust.

[@mizztally]

I am 23 just getting into my circle skirt age

[@jcrefasi1]

thanks for taking the mystery out of the math! Also love the fold over elastic waistband. This is a new product to me and I was hesitant to use it but you made it look "sew" easy

[@Whitney_Sews]

Yeah, I was unsure about fold over elastic at first, but bought some to try with cloth diapers. After working with it a time or two I decided to try to find other projects to use it on.

[@PurpleTurtle7009]

You have totally saved Me.My Daughter is 10 and is obsessed with wearing skirts but never seems to like the ones in the shops.Thank You for showing this tutorial.I can now take Her to the shop and She can choose Her Own fabric, and She'll be able to sew it all Herself too :)

[@Whitney_Sews]

+Heather Gell Glad the video was helpful! You'll have to let me know how her skirts turn out :)

[@archystrange13]

Great tutorials! I can't wait to make these for Arrah in the coming warm season :) I've only made one a couple of years ago using your Halloween circle skirt tutorial. This would be more convenient without the zipper.

[@Whitney_Sews]

Thanks! These skirts would be so cute on Arrah! Plus they are super fun to twirl in :)

[@angieangie4419]

Awww, those skirts are so cute. And little Peyton looks adorable in all, especially the double skirt.

[@Whitney_Sews]

Aww thank you! I hope to make several more for her when the weather warms up :)

[@saraswatip6350]

Angelica Cuevas pw

[@mangairamasamy3664]

Thank you for the clarification. I love all those 3 skirts . Thank you once again

[@54gravi]

Oh my goodness, Whitney these skirts are Super Cute! I need to sew some for my granddaughter 😍

[@christinerazo8504]

With the band what was the length and width of the stitch I always have trouble with this thank you for your video very nicely done much love from Cali.

[@chanib4507]

Aww Payton looks so cute in the skirts! Totally saves money in buy clothes lol Will give this a try.

[@Whitney_Sews]

Yep! It doesn't take much fabric for kid size skirts and if you find a good sale it's even cheaper!

[@clothhousefashionhubdiamond]

Lovely patterns

[@trychrochet71]

they are the cutest skirts,its so cool that you can make clothes for her

[@tammy5590]

Great video. Did you minus any off the elastic waist measurement?

[@lindabrown7374]

These are sooo cute. Peyton looks adorable. I would love to see some sewing videos for things that could also be used for boys. My first grandchild :) is a boy and will be born in June.

[@Babymaker83]

Fab! Thank you so much, you're so clear when giving instructions which is awesome

[@Whitney_Sews]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video :)

[@yamunabai1188]

Whitney Sews aishutte

[@lobstermushroom]

Love your tutorials. I remember as a teenager I had a really long circle skirt for choir. Nothing like a twirly circle skirt :) You should do video making your circle skirt into skorts. Adding the shorts underneath are nice for active elementary school age girlies who love skirts.

[@Whitney_Sews]

Hehe they are so fun to twirl in! I always just wear separate shorts underneath (or bloomers in Peyton's case) that way I only had to make two pairs of shorts, but can wear them with any number of skirts in my closet.

[@bindhujose1206]

wow, Nice work

[@martha3989]

Hi, thanks for sharing. I have made some circle skirt for my daughter but I haven't found the way of even it. They are always long at the bias point. I have cut a little at that point but it still long. Please if you have any tips for fixing this problem, it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@Whitney_Sews]

If you can it's good to hang a circle skirt for a day or two before hemming to give it a chance to stretch. Then trim and hem. But even then some fabrics are still going still be a little weird and there's not much that can be done. I have some store bought clothing that is longer at the front and back because of that.

[@martha3989]

@@Whitney_Sews thanks

[@mamtachandel8632]

really u showed most easy ways ,thanx very very much

[@Karen.L.771]

what width elastic do you use please? brilliant tutorial x

[@Whitney_Sews]

Just standard fold over elastic

[@GraceFilled]

Great video! After 4 boys I just had my first girl so I hope to learn to sew her a few cute goodies especially since she is 6 months in size 12-18 lol :) thanks for sharing!!!!

[@Whitney_Sews]

Aww yay! Congrats on your girl :)

[@mangairamasamy3664]

Thank you for your prompt reply ! Can you please tell me the length of elastic to be used for a girl measuring 20 '" hip size. I am thinking of using a 1" width elastic.

[@Whitney_Sews]

It depends on the quality of elastic you're using (how soft or stiff) and the child's comfort level. Some kids don't mind tighter fitting clothes and some like the waistbands to be fairly loose. I wrapped elastic around my daughter's waist while she was watching a movie so she wasn't paying much attention to what I was doing. Then simply test to see what tightness seems right. If anything go on the slightly larger size so they can grow into it instead of quickly growing out of it.

[@hazelkinvig-paul8231]

Fantastic! I'm going to have to try and make that reversible one, so handy! TFS xx

[@olivialopez1305]

Can you follow the same method if you use a knit? Or should I follow your older video where you made the circle skirt out of old tees?

[@Whitney_Sews]

+Olivia Lopez I've made 5 circle skirts from knit and I made them all the same way I showed in the t-shirt circle skirt video. Since the knit is stretchy if you add in the ease like in this version the skirt would be way too big in the waist.

[@jeanborawski2251]

Hi Whitney, I made your circle skirt for my granddaughter and it came out great! In fact, I made it twice. I'd upload pix but I don't see how!

[@Whitney_Sews]

That's awesome! If you are on facebook you can add the pic to the Whitney Sews facebook page :)

[@ezinneugo3]

Hi ma'am I enjoyed your video, but I want to ask if you use the same 6.28 to get the radius for adults?

[@Whitney_Sews]

Zinnie Blessed Yes, because 6.28 is 2xpi and that is used for finding the radius of any circle.

[@郎-g8q]

Hi, I've been thinking about making a DIY skirt and I've already watched a few tutorials, but I haven't seen anyone using the same thing as you to cut the circles in the fabric. However it seems very convenient. That's why I would like to ask you what it is exactly and where I can buy it. I would be very grateful for your answer.

[@Whitney_Sews]

Are you talking about my cutting tool? It's a rotary cutter made by Fiskars. Here's on on Amazon that is just like mine (except different colors). amzn.to/2lESoCJ

[@marthasekgoto4440]

Nice lol, its being for the long time looking for this pettern. thanx keep it !!!!!

[@SOULSTARBELLYDANCER7]

The 3rd does look the easiest so far. I made my daughter a skirt today and she got to wear it. It wasn't a circle skirt but a basic one and she couldn't wait to wear it. I am a little nervous about the FOE. How much should I cut? Any sugguestions for doing this with knit or a yoga wasit band? Thanks.

[@Whitney_Sews]

The amount of FOE you need depends on your kid's size. I just wrap it around my daughter's waist stretching slightly and ask her if it feels ok. Then cut a little extra to overlap. You can definitely switch it to a different type of waist.

[@newnormtrump7519]

this will help me get around zippers for now since i am a beginner thank you

[@99rylee]

those are cool. I'm inspired to make one for my self

[@beaconnor5776]

I'd like to make the car seat poncho for my granddaughter and the pattern calls for your circle shirt-how can I get this pattern? I'm helpless w/o a pattern. Thank you so much. Bea

[@Whitney_Sews]

You create your own pattern based on the measurements you take.

[@sayyaabbas]

Hi Whitney..What should be the length of the fold over elastic, please?

[@sayyaabbas]

Ok I found the answer from one of your replies to someone else. Thanks

[@JennaASMRwhispers]

I'm making a pinafore for my daughter and this was a great help thanks

[@CorinneValtremont]

very good as usual!

[@Whitney_Sews]

Thank you!

[@mahij5622]

can u make a circle short frock like middi.Plz make a video on this. I'm waiting for your video😐😐😐😐

[@euklinrichards7444]

Can you make a high and low skirt. Nice work.

[@nitin3312]

very nice

[@DonakondaCreation]

wow great super duper wonderful exllent thank you mem

[@lilblu3y]

how do you know how much fabric you need to buy to make the skirt?

[@Whitney_Sews]

It completely depends on the waist size and skirt length you decide on. The best thing you can do is make your pattern then fold some fabric you already own to lay the pattern on and determine from that how much fabric it will take for you. I believe for the ones in the video it took a square measuring about 25 x 25 inches.

[@lilblu3y]

Thank you I will try that :)

[@mangairamasamy3664]

Your explanation is quite easy to follow.. Right now I am making the circular skirts for my grand daughter. My doubt is " From where did you arrive this 6.28 ? " What does it indicate ? Can you clarify this ?

[@Whitney_Sews]

6.28 is 2 x pi. It's easier to type in 6.28 on a basic calculator and cuts out any symbols for sewers who aren't great at math.

[@Pixie82]

Super cute, totally considering making an adult sized reversible skirt :)

[@Whitney_Sews]

You should totally make one! If you do I would love to see pics :)

[@crazyjo2197]

How many inches of ease would you recommend for an adult skirt?

[@Whitney_Sews]

I do not recommend this tutorial for an adult sized skirt. The fold over elastic isn't strong enough to be stretched over hips (that's the measurement you need to use for an adult skirt) and come back to it's original size. Let me find a link to a circle skirt I made for myself so you can see the type of waistband I put on it.

[@Whitney_Sews]

Here's that link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGmUhGdjjcpkh8k

[@crazyjo2197]

@@Whitney_Sews thank you!

[@3MEGALOVE]

Excellent! Thank you!!!!

[@dag1937]

whitney can you please make a tutorial on how to make bloomers Because i want to make these skirts but i want bloomers for underneath her dresses

[@Whitney_Sews]

I have never actually made bloomers. We have been picking up bloomers every time we find them at the thrift store for this summer. Peyton has figured out how to unvelcro her diapers so I'm going to have to keep bloomers on her all the time when she wears dresses and skirts.

[@olivialopez1305]

+dag1937 Childrens place has what they call cartwheel shorts they are short spandex shorts that come in a ton of colors. I buy them for my girls and make them wear there with skirts or dresses.

[@heyladybuggg]

dag1937 You can buy them anywhere they sell dance clothes. In cheer they call them lollies. My daughter has been cheering for 13 years and to this day always wears her lollies whenever she where's a skirt or dress. I know that there are patterns for bloomers, because she wore them under her formals that she made for Rainbow Girls. It was a pretty simple pattern. Just like pajama pants with ruffles on the end. Sorry so long, but I hope this helps.

[@heyladybuggg]

dag1937 You can buy them anywhere they sell dance clothes. In cheer they call them lollies. My daughter has been cheering for 13 years and to this day always wears her lollies whenever she where's a skirt or dress. I know that there are patterns for bloomers, because she wore them under her formals that she made for Rainbow Girls. It was a pretty simple pattern. Just like pajama pants with ruffles on the end. Sorry so long, but I hope this helps.

[@doragomer2624]

heyladybuggg thank you so much

[@kemmtrydavid9425]

Nice one

[@farmtofeast223]

very nice simple super

[@donnah5378]

Nice 👍🏾

[@Books.N.Roses26]

How do you calculate how much foe to use.

[@Whitney_Sews]

Mine came in packs of about 2 yards so I just sew it on until I get to the end and trim the excess. I don't like to precut elastic because I might stretch or more or less than I think I will. Hehe so in other words, always start with more than enough and trim excess at the end is my advice.

[@helmyfenisia5266]

I made one but i didn’t fit me. Too small. Is it becoz my hip too large? I tried but it getting so tight when it went to my hip and it stopped there.

[@Whitney_Sews]

Helmy Fenisia Probably. This video was how to make a skirt for a child so I used their waist for the measurements. For an older girl or adult you have to use the hip measurement instead. You might also have to use regular elastic in a casing instead of fold over elastic because there will be a bigger difference in the size of the skirt opening to the size of your waist.

[@helmyfenisia5266]

Whitney Sews oh Ic, but why i saw in KZbin , every one use waist measurement even for woman and they devided to 6.28 without radius. But thanks for your explaination.

[@marthasekgoto4440]

I'm going to make it.

[@shanaazmohammed7713]

That's a great idea for the edge by adding the lace because I HATE sewing on circle edges🙈😂

[@distinctivefabric3083]

awesome..

[@Whitney_Sews]

Thanks :)

[@rae7411]

it's good tutorial. may I ask for pants tutorial

[@Whitney_Sews]

+rae7411 I made a pajama pants tutorial a few years ago. You can search Whitney Sews Pajama Pants to find it :)

[@rae7411]

Whitney Sews actually I meant a pants for kid around 4 years old and want to draw the pattern for him I don't have a readymade pattern

[@Whitney_Sews]

+rae7411 Yeah, it would be the same. Just use a pair of pants he already has to make a pattern (that's how I made my PJ pants pattern) then sew them together the same as in that video. You don't have to make them from flannel like pajamas, you can use whatever fabric you want.

[@ashlynpelecanos5869]

This was awesomeeeeeee

[@shanaazmohammed7713]

OMG if my daughter sees this reversible skirt she will MAKE me want to make one like this😂😂

[@rasheedamohammed9200]

i like it

[@jenniferhopesafe9742]

Was that a pizza cutter you used to cut the fabric?

[@Whitney_Sews]

It's called a rotary cutter. It's a circular blade that is intended for cutting fabrics and used with a cutting mat underneath.

[@jenniferhopesafe9742]

It does resemble a pizza cutter if you think about it. LOL Either way, it does look like it'll make cutting fabric a bit easier.

[@Whitney_Sews]

Yep! I love using mine because it gives me super accurate cuts.

[@matemahe]

OMG everything looks way cuter small... Just think how cute it would be as pinafore dresses!!!

[@Whitney_Sews]

Hehe I know right?!? I love looking at clothes, shoes, etc in baby size because it's just so much cuter!

[@littlecritter13]

I love making clothes for my lil man ❤️ you should do a baby/toddler t-shirt tutorial (not sure weather you consider a 13 month old a baby or a toddler)

[@Whitney_Sews]

Technically she's a toddler because she doesn't crawl anymore at all...but I still have a hard time accepting that she isn't a baby.

[@littlecritter13]

same. lil man is only a few weeks younger then her and he is almost fully walking :( it makes me so sad but happy at the same time.

[@eileensimpson3725]

thank you that's great :)

[@Whitney_Sews]

You're welcome :)

[@Babymaker83]

Lace length required- Total Length x 3.14

[@Whitney_Sews]

Thanks! I always just use from my huge stash so I never really measure to see how much is needed.

[@vanessatrotter69]

🥰🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀💜

[@rajkumar-ui3rq]

nice very nice

[@Whitney_Sews]

Thank you!

[@fabulousmarilyn3.088]

tutorial on plus size skirts, please. thank you

[@massagebyfeet]

Peyton is a beautiful baby!

[@nitin3312]

your daughter is so beautiful

[@morganhockridge1838]

Omg my name is Payton but on my moms account