Why Circle Skirt when you can Circle OUTFIT? 😎

[@notmadmaud]

I actually have a wonderful book by Rosie Martin called No Patterns Needed: DIY COUTURE from simple shapes. It's full of clothes you can make with just rectangle, circle, and triangle pieces of fabric.

[@ArtemisScribe]

Thank you for this recommendation! I'm brand new to making bigger projects and the idea of patterning is just so daunting! I've checked this book out and it looks perfect for what I want to try doing! Actually looking forward to this now!

[@notmadmaud]

@@ArtemisScribe I'm glad I could help!

[@TeacupTSauceror]

While adding this to my wishlist I also came across freehand fashion which is by one of my favourite sewing bee contestants! I think I know what next month's fun budget is going on

[@vinamax]

There are some great patterns from basic shapes that don't get enough love! The "viking" hangerrock is all rectangles and triangles, and is pretty much a pinafore dress. I keep meaning to make one for everyday modern wear but need a heavier fabric than I currently have first..

[@michellebyrom6551]

Wrap and Drape Fashion by Elisabetta Drudi is great for using basic shapes to create different looks without modern fastenings. Creative Dressing by Kaori O'Connor takes basic shapes from ethnic dressing as a starting point. I've referred to it repeatedly for over 40 years. A couple of patterns takes the circle in different directions. Minimal tailoring in the most structured piece of a circular jacket, 4 quarter pieces using raglan style seams, short sleeve and side seams, open front.

[@WhitneyAvalon]

Thank you for the "circles are pointless" wordplay on the sign! 😂

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

I snorted, and coffee just about came out my nose. Whups.

[@ColorJoyLynnH]

I made a top like the white tank top, out of crisp African Ankara cotton. It has too-small armholes and is shorter than yours. It’s at least great on “too hot to live” days cuz it doesn’t cling. I wonder if a peplum/belt thing would help me like it better.

[@Chappysmom]

And the "something to work around" reference.

[@cursedseagullgames]

I think the circle dress with the circle top feels like "ghibli peasant" aesthetic. Definitely want to try making some circle clothes too (and I should have a surplus of fabric SOMEWHERE)

[@r.m.miller]

YES! I came here to say this. It's very round(obviously)which brings Ghibli to mind.

[@roisinhackett4320]

Yes. Studio Ghibli was what I was thinking

[@r1n8k]

Ponyo loves R E V O L U T I O N

[@AmyTheArtist9]

YES! The combo at 24:47 SCREAMS ghibli, I adore it

[@nodaybutoday14]

That’s exactly it!

[@rocacoshi]

To me it has a very distinctive similarities to the Korean Hanbok, and the red summer dress seems very k-fashion from now a days. The very clean, fresh, simple yet beautiful works that came out really fit in to that and they’re just truly amazing and summery

[@aprildriesslein5034]

The "slip dress" reminded me of the baby doll dresses of the 1990s. I used to love wearing mine with my combat boots. 😄

[@RivLoveshine]

Exactly. It reminds me of the Kinderwhore style.

[@shutterchick79]

I'm a 90's teen myself - that was a fun look. I also liked the tunic top and leggings look.

[@emrysziegler7354]

The dress reads as very Ghibli-core to me. Especially once you ties the straps up and layered it with the blouse!

[@themissindependent97]

Exactly this.

[@mariaarena8080]

yesss i was hoping for someone to agree with meee!

[@HomeWithMyBookshelf]

Yeesss! And the straw hat!

[@mirabellegoldapfel6256]

Absolutely, the kids in Totoro wear similar shirts, and Ponyo as well and especially with the straw hat.. I had to think about the Straw Hat Cafe that belongs to the Ghibli museum in Tokyo...

[@thevampirefrog06]

@@mirabellegoldapfel6256 The dress with the hat definitely made me think of Kiki (both Kiki herself and the other lady characters)

[@jayc9345]

Berets would be circle headwear. Also, for the coral dress, maybe add a drawstring or something to gather it at the back? That could help make the front a bit more fitted and wrangle the volume into a faux-bustle sort of thing, then still use a belt to define the waist, or make the drawstring really long to tie around your waist for apron-dress vibes.

[@MorganDonner]

I was very curious to try making a beret! Maybe next time 😉

[@Inna-sa]

@@MorganDonner mushroom beret! Red with white spots. Ahh you'd look so cute!

[@chasewighton4064]

I was thinking extra long wider ribbon ties (or 3” wide ties made of the same material as the dress) on the sides of the dress and then wrapping those around the torso to create a fitted bodice look, and then tie them in the front or the back in a bow?

[@lunarsma8446]

Love your ideas!

[@Smidgeon-pigeon]

This is such a fun experiment! I've been playing around with less conventionally constructed, less conventionally flattering/slimming shapes and silhouettes in my own sewing lately, partly as part of a larger process of rethinking how I'm seen by other people and how much value I place on that. Body neutrality is an interesting tie-in that I hadn't thought about, so thank you for that!

[@cyborg_siren]

With outfits like these, it's easy to throw on a belt if you desire it to be a little more formed as well.

[@EC-xc9gy]

I've been loving the Lagenlook ideas and working on adjustable-sized clothes based on that. I love to see others puzzling out similar ideas!

[@carrie9716]

That’s a really interesting idea! I have always put off garment sewing because I end up not liking how it looks on me. Maybe I just need to try more abnormal construction.

[@charissearmstrong429]

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[@charissearmstrong429]

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[@feeberizer]

Tent dresses were popular in the 60s when I was a girl. They were a big circle with a yoke in the center. I had two - bold pink and bold lime. They had white polka dots and a white curved yoke. I had to make sure I wore shorts and a sleeveless T underneath so I didn't show anything private whenever I twirled around. I loved those dresses!

[@sylvesteralexander2]

this feels like accessible fashion. making fashionable garments sometimes seems like it's beyond my understanding, but this all makes sense & looks super fly. I'm inspired to give it a try!

[@AshLG]

The closest established “aesthetic” might be mori-kei? A lot of the colours, natural materials, loose flowing shapes and lots of layers gives mori vibes, but they do tend to have more trims/lace and asymmetrical details, and less bright colours. Definitely they’re clothes that you could style into a bunch of different fashions!

[@biguattipoptropica]

there's an offshoot of Meri kei that uses brighter colors but I can't remember the name. I'm pretty sure the dress itself would be called a tent/trapeze dress. Edit: it actually also reminds me of a babydoll lolita jsk.

[@Silverroses013]

This is immediately what I thought of!

[@four1629]

@@biguattipoptropica do you mean fairy kei? side note, i love seeing j-fashion in random places lol it makes me so happy

[@DragonRiderShiru]

@@biguattipoptropica otome kei?

[@BCSchmerker]

+{UClLQ_gsr77ZbxaxzZBo1XkQ} *I presume that by **_Mori kei_** ye mean 森系 "Forest Style," from the 森ガール Mori Girl mixi, which dates to 2006?*

[@l.n.4929]

I think things like this are great transformative pieces for pregnancy. You don't have to buy tons of special tops if you have something like this - and afterwards, you still can add pleats.

[@blazertundra]

I wouldn't be surprised if that was a driving factor in why tent dresses and ponchos became a thing in the 1960s. I'd love to see them come back, as the silhouette of that era can look good on almost any figure if you drape it right.

[@argusfleibeit1165]

I think Morgan's trying to send a message. Also explains the big hair chop. "Oh-no-she-di-ent!!!"

[@carrie9716]

Your latest haircut is giving me “main character in a futuristic fantasy” vibes and I love it! These outfits totally add to the look!

[@lauralake7430]

Haircut coveting

[@amricatt]

The short hair is so cute on you.

[@MiotaLee]

the styling from the intro reminds me so much of my old art teacher o.o it's uncanny, really.

[@MicheleLHarvey]

These circle projects are very 1950's-60's to me. Around the time they were making caftans, capes, swing coats and bat-wing everything. Thanks Morgan, for the creative carrying out of a single idea to its end. It's certainly a springboard for creativity!

[@infamoussphere7228]

I just realised what the red circle dress + top reminds me of - Little My. You've created some Moomin fashion. Moomin characters wear...really circular outfits come to think of it. For some reason I thought you were going to make a circle jacket with attached half or quarter circles as set in sleeves, that would be another fun circular outfit.

[@deborahwager5883]

I recently made my first circle skirt, and found that one of the advantages of making it from two half circles is...pockets! Love this exploration of of the possibilities!

[@swiinka]

Same here! I made mine from four panels and two of them have pockets on

[@RockinTheBassGuitar]

This is really fun, getting to see someone's creative process. FYI: many of these would make super cute maternity clothes without the belting.

[@keriezy]

Even with the belting above the belly!

[@mayaresnikoff7921]

That was my thought as well (currently being in a maternity-clothes wearing period of life)- clothes that reduce the pressure to decide "yes, I am ready for maternity wear" or "now I am ready to return to my regular wardrobe" once baby arrives are always a blessing!

[@mjbe]

No, we have to wear saggy panel pants and monochromatic black all day, every day /s

[@RockinTheBassGuitar]

@@mjbe that how I felt when I was pregnant lol.

[@hellsingmongrel]

There are totally people who sell pretty affordable "circle dresses" on etsy, and as someone who is a very very lorge girl, I've always been *intensely* interested in buying one. But now I know how to *make one*! Thank you! They're always so beautiful and flowy and pretty to me! The ones they make are like chiffon-y and stuff, so they just look like beautiful, breezy beach dresses! :>

[@danielletdg8423]

Do it! I’m not much of a skirt person, but I want to make one now. 🙂

[@zeusathena26]

Me too! It's something I've been meaning to make. I like the idea, of getting my favorite fabric, & start sewing. I'm sure you'll look great! It's a forgiving style for us +sized girls.

[@StarlingofAzerath]

King size bed sheets work great. I can get a full circle in one piece from one and my waist size is 45" and the length is about 30.

[@emilyjeanine1159]

Last year I had created a good sized wardrobe out of all rectangles. I loved it! It had a real 1940’s/50’s vibe. This year, I am pregnant and know that at least most of the tops I made wont fit me come summer. When you made the first “circle tank top,” I was like, “That’s gonna be it, that’s what I’m gonna try to make for my belly.” So wish me luck, I hope it works!

[@ИевлеваКатя]

When I was little, all of my dolls sported circle dresses of pretty much the same construction as your shirt before you put the sleeves in it. I feel like a whole doll wardrobe of those would be a fun project for a child

[@laurelanne5071]

Really though! When I was I kid, my mom used to give me scraps and remnants to do what I wanted with, and circle and triangle based doll clothes was how they usually ended up!

[@loveandbitterness4295]

You can also do a DOUBLE CIRCLE skirt. For ultimate swooshiness. Would only recommend for very light fabric, also you wont be able to stop twirling.

[@jeanwillis7774]

I would love to see a demo of a full circular skirt! My favourite is fading from so much wear! Mine also has a yoke from the elastic waist about 6 inches long that stops the fullness that you can get if it doesn’t have one.. ( Love and bitterness came up with this idea too) Love all your ideas!!! ♥️🇨🇦

[@soffialv2209]

Oh yes, I made a mini-ish double circle skirt for my graduation party a few years back, and now sometimes I just put it on in my house just so I can spin and feel like a human tornado. 100/10 would recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@MimsieSky]

Ooohhh yes! Double circles skirts are the ultimate! I made an alice in wonderland costume with a double circle skirt and spinning in it is the most fun!

[@roadrunnercrazy]

Ok. I can visualize a circle skirt, but how does one do a DOUBLE circle skirt?

[@soffialv2209]

@@roadrunnercrazy you cut 2 circle skirts and cut open one side, sew them to eachother and you have a double circle skirt (or 720° skirt I've heard them call it as well). Basically you end up with a spiral. They end up super full, and if you choose a stiffer fabric it has a bit of a holiday Barbie vibe...

[@rockaholictom]

The vibe I’m getting is “free spirit art teacher” like that one awesome teacher that actually listened to you and let you do outside the box things. I LOVE the cloak btw.

[@doobat708]

Morgan: "Take rectangular construction, but make it circle." Me [gleefully]: "Yes."

[@sunnysundaie5037]

Most of my favorite pieces in my closet look just like what she made. I have sensory issues so having clothes that are versatile and are not restrictive is very important to me. It’s cool to see that apparently I really like circles.

[@healinggardens-terribowlby3129]

I really like the fuller circle skirt, the long circle vest and the “Cape” variations, especially the green with the large pin! Thanks for experimenting for us! Fun!

[@opossauce]

as a character designer, watching your thought process and seeing all the incredible different uses you come up with for the same piece of clothing is SO INSPIRING !!!!!

[@motherthebutter]

OMG saaaaaaaame I took so many screenshots to save as potential ref for future character designs

[@crow_your_beloved]

​@@motherthebutter literally same!!! when I saw the way she pinned up the 1st blouse to where it had that sort of Grecian look a lightbulb went on in my head like "oh! this is exactly what I've been looking for as a fashion style for my oc's!"

[@Ella-iv1fk]

Stash busting with Morgan - CIRCLES ONLY! If you deviate a little from the circle theme the red dress might work with a bodice attached to it with an empire waistline. One of my favourite summer dresses is basically in that style, with elasticated shirring at the back and underbust

[@SarahLauserTM]

Like a very high-waisted circle skirt?

[@marymcfarland2089]

I was thinking a lovely blouse if enough fabric left...

[@kaylahall1219]

I thought that too! Empire waist! Also maybe a yoked top 🤔

[@michellebyrom6551]

1930s shawl collar/cape attached, maybe, to the front neckline. Like putting the green shawl and pin over the coral dress for shape. Single layer or double collar works. Gives good cover yet let's the air circulate.

[@Whitney_Sews]

I love this! The coat and the white shirt are my favorites.

[@MorganDonner]

Thank you! I've already worn that shirt several times since, absolutely a great wardrobe staple!

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

Me too! Totally yoinking the pattern on BOTH of those(even though it's just a circle lol)

[@sarahwatts7152]

I totally agree with Morgan about adding the edging to the coat. It turned the meh color into something fabulous.

[@Barblooms]

You created so many garments, it left me wondering how long it took. I swear your hair grew at least half an inch through the process. And, BTW, cute ploy to keep us watching through your sponsor spiel!

[@drywdanner6896]

Your circle coat is throwing some major 1860's vibes! Love all the options, may make a shirt for myself.

[@jmm8305]

Coral dress is cute, I actually yelled “nooooo!” when you cut the straps. I think it would be cute with an elbow sleeve tee and narrow drawstring belt. The fabric is very nice cut on the bias and I think you’ll be able to do some very flattering things with it, especially worn as a jumper. Loved everything else too but the simplicity and versatility of the circle accessories was a beautiful surprise!

[@kaylahall1219]

I though also like an empire waistline on that would be adorable!

[@infamoussphere7228]

I was really pleasantly surprised by how well the circle dress neckline worked! I think in the end it just wasn't Morgan's style, which is fair enough - it wouldn't be my style either (I don't wear strappy things because it necessitates wearing more sunscreen and also if it's summer and I go somewhere air conditioned it's too cold) but I do think it was a successful garment

[@pippastrelle]

This would also kinda be brilliant for a fantasy or sci-fi where weaving lends itself better to circles or something so this is the standard wear! Very similar yet different

[@urbanforestelf]

I feel like this is the sewing equivalent of transforming cartesian coordinates into polar coordinates. I‘m so in love with the green hood and the long vest! I feel like in darker, more earthy tones, these would be perfect for a Dune-like apocalyptic sci fi outfit!

[@Kick0a0cat]

I am in awe of people who understand math to such a degree. I would love to be able to😅🙈

[@MangoMintMickey]

@@Kick0a0cat so Cartesian coordinates are on the standard 2D coordinates with the vertical (y) and horizontal (x) axes. Polar coordinates are defined by an angle and a distance and is frequently demonstrated on circular graphs. I hope that helped a little 😅

[@four1629]

omg i thought you meant lolita coordinates (different term for outfit) i was so deeply confused

[@swiinka]

Totally! It's like real life complex numbers haha

[@urbanforestelf]

@@four1629 haha so sorry if I confused you! I just have a maths course at uni atm and it gives you a weird view of the world if you go do something for fun immediately after a lecture

[@Matt_the_Bat444]

The circle dress and shirt combo looks like it would make a very cute maternity outfit. Just a really good idea for anyone looking for outfit ideas for Summer and Spring. It looks very flowing and comfy too.

[@cacklebarnacle15]

Headcanon for literally any fantasy verse from now on: Gnomes have only circle (and half, quarter etc) pattern clothes, because their weaving technique is heavily inspired by spiders /is done by spiders.

[@agimagi2158]

I absolutely adore this!

[@nikiteek]

These pieces remind me a lot of the fashion in Witch Hat Atelier, which is a beautiful fantasy comic that takes a lot of inspo from medieval art and clothing styles! I always feel like the author did a ton of study into historical fashion for the designs, they’re super unique and detailed with pleats and fastenings.

[@K0HAKU_97]

Yes! That is the most beautiful manga I’ve ever seen!

[@jiroanmatesanething7295]

Omg i love that manga! I baught 3 books and cant find the 4th.

[@ragnkja]

Circulation garments: Beyond mantles, cloaks and circle skirts ❤️

[@Chappysmom]

Being a knitter, there are lots of sweater-shawl-hat variations that work from circles, and it's always great. Such a perfect organic shape. Your variations all look great. Also ... now I need more circle skirts.

[@moonflower5553]

I really love that green hood with a pin thing. It gives maiden in the woods and 1940s rich housewife in the same breath.

[@MI75436]

I know this aesthetic! It’s how folk Slavic dresses named Sarafan are made! And they are supposed to be with those thin strips, a belt, and worn on top of white blouse with puffy sleeves! So you intuitively really got into the look and logic of traditional slavic attire 😮❤❤❤

[@cboyko1]

I kind of love this as an exercise in drafting and draping and being willing to *try* with stash fabric. The other thing about these giant circles is you’re really not cutting your fabric into anything tiny, so anything you never like enough you can remake into other things.

[@soffialv2209]

I love this newish direction you're going, super experimental, trying whatever... I feel it super liberating and encourage us to play more, being less afraid of just messing with things, I love it ♥️

[@beccas2665]

The vibe you're looking for with the red dress w/white shirt under is "Eccentric Middle School Art Teacher" Edit: with the belt plus the hat, you become a Miyazaki character

[@kitnel]

I have received so many compliments on my circle top. I recommend that even the most basic of sewers give it a shot. It's classic and fits very well with the whole "selkie dress" aesthetic.

[@FlumadiddlingAway]

The dress, particularly over the shirt and topped with the straw hat, have me strong Ghibli vibes and I love it!

[@delanocarson7544]

The first white shirt thing was giving me like simultaneous ancient toga and grade school are teacher vibes.

[@ragnkja]

Once the arm holes were cut it became essentially a short mantle.

[@melanyacraven5011]

Looked like a poncho to me lol

[@Mscdave84]

I love how this almost seems like you’re putting together a symphony. You are taking an idea, the circle, and exploring different themes and variations on it. Love it!

[@TheSuzberry]

What a terrific idea.

[@TekiKekai]

This has such interesting fantasy implications! Fantastical historical humans who instead of stitching together squares and rectangles for clothes somehow settled on circles. Now my brain is buzzing with ideas for what historical dress but make it circles would look like! Crossing my fingers that other sewists here on KZbin play with this idea!

[@MorganDonner]

Circles would make sense if crochet/nalbinding/netmaking were the clothing making techniques that a group developed before weaving - would totally be a cool fantasy element!

[@cherryAnarchist]

Coming back to this video 2 years later just to leave a little note for myself. This is the video that got me to start crochet, so I could, in my hubris, make the little circle cape/hood for myself. While I still havent finished, I have grown closer with my mom and made a blanket for my sister! Thank you, sincerely, for the inspiration.

[@adrianneporta8032]

Love the dress! 20 weeks pregnant and this looks so comfy and cute 😍

[@ItsJustLisa]

The dress with the blouse under it (belted or not) just screams “arts fair/festival” to me. I’m sure that there must be some summer art fairs where you are now and that is the perfect outfit. It would be cool and comfortable. Add that moon necklace you’re wearing and it’s perfect! I agree about your cape/coat in mustard not being color I would gravitate to either, but the design is beautiful! A black wool tie belt would be gorgeous. And I bet it’s deliciously warm

[@MK116]

Ha I thought middle school art teacher!

[@chrissihr1031]

Yes! I got a very junior high art teacher/sewing home ec teacher vibe from the dress and blouse!

[@lolabun715]

Came here to say basically the same thing haha! Cool art teacher vibes, definitely. Like the kinda art teacher that makes kids want to be artists. 👍

[@DrTurtleBee]

Honestly, it kind reminds me of the Chemise ala Reine and big renn shirts with all that volume of fabric. But instead of rusching all that fabric to mold it to your neckline, you've modernized it and let the circle take out all that bulk. Also, I often use tree skirts for winter capes. Basically, a circle skirt cape with all the extra faux fur and other fancy tree skirt trimings already built in. So comfy.

[@melissashiels7838]

Omg, the plain green circle/hood is exactly what I need to do with a small piece of wool my sister gave me!

[@chrisem79]

Love the original dress -- perfect for a summer cocktail party

[@an_evening_star_rose5991]

I was skeptical about other circle projects besides circle skirts (which I love). But omg you’re giving me soo many ideas with your creations. I didn’t even know circle everything could be so cute!

[@meamela9820]

I love the little green ridinghood styling! And that purple vest with the green skirt and white blouse! That is one of my favorite colour combos and I had forgotten how much joy it gives me. The dress gives me strong kawaii vibes, but I don't know enough about the different styles in that genre that I can say exacly what word I would use for that style.

[@nicoleroca4306]

Also, the floppy hat is giving me Link vibes after seeing you wear so much green. It really is so cute! And for that slip dress, I think it's ok to not be happy with it since there's no point in wearing something that doesn't make you feel good. There's a lot of volume in the dress so maybe change it into a romper with side pockets?

[@sarahbast6618]

I definitely got Link vibes from that hat! My daughter is VERY into LOZ right now. Now I have no excuse not to make one.

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

Same! I totally thought she was going to say Link(looks like the hood from the Dark Link set in BOTW) but then she said Smee lol

[@elizabethsaltmarsh8306]

The thing I've found making circle skirts (and I've made several in different flavors) is that it's always a push and pull between simplicity and features. Want to literally cut a donut and make it a skirt? Then you'll need an elastic waist band because that inner circle needs to fit over your hips. Don't want elastic? Then you're going to need a seam or a cut to make an opening. Want pockets? More seams/openings. This isn't a problem or counter to the spirit of the circle skirt. It's just problem solving. My recent favorite has been bias cut plaid maxi half circle skirts. The bias plaid looks really nice and it fits well onto a 60" wife piece of fabric (at least for my 5'2" frame). It's assembled from two quarter circle pieces to make easy seams for side pockets and a zipper. And maxi length = warm. They're great fashionable/practical winter clothing that, at least right now, a ton of other people aren't wearing.

[@NicoleSudhoff]

I love this comment so much, thank you! Inspirational

[@kaylahall1219]

I love it too! 🤔I have a plaid I’ve been wanting to make into a circle skirt…. I’m going to play around for sure

[@breedlejuice8691]

I think I found my go-to circle skirt: three panel circle skirts. One front panel, two back panels. That way I can install pockets on each side and hooks + placket on the back. Definitely not as simple as a single circle, but it has all the features I want :)

[@danisarmi30]

If you want a circle warmth layer, check the idea of making a ruana. There's square/rectangle versions and circle versions, but they're a really simple warmth layer! edit, kind of close to what you did, but without the opening on the side. Just the circle with the neckhole. Some are open, though that's generally the rectangular ones. Circle ones are closed

[@awkwardpotato7900]

In videos like this Morgan always looks like the cool art teacher

[@megankilman3428]

I love the lets play with this idea vibe, i'm so new to sewing (And as an accountant just feel very un-creative) I stick to patterns and something telling me what or how to do things. Seeing how to just flow with an idea and the creativity and versatility that comes with it is something i didn't know i was craving.

[@river_witchery]

Seeing the red cone hat made my day. I made one of those for a Wirt (Over The Garden Wall) cosplay a couple years ago. I made mine out of cotton canvas fabric, and it really is stinkin' cute! Mine's kinda short and stubby, which I think adds to the cuteness. Wish I had more opportunities for wearing it though!

[@jrrpolzin2]

Big yes to vest cape thing. This is super fun!! :)

[@MorganDonner]

It's a shame I only have a little bit more of that fabric, I might just barely get some little sleeve out of the scraps 😬

[@jrrpolzin2]

@@MorganDonner or a standing collar....

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

@@MorganDonner Maybe get a black wool to add to the black accents? Just spitballing lol

[@erinduncan9165]

1) I now want one of the white circle cotton/linen blouses. Love the sleeves on it! 2) That red silk is so pretty! You should absolutely keep playing with it until you get it to be a piece that you love. We all know that you can get it there. 3) Thanks for the creative adventure that you took us on with you!

[@dawntreader2420]

I bet red half circle sleeves would make that red v-neck strapie (original, not tied), a fun summer dress, with the sleeves you liked with the white circle shirt. Thank you for these! I'm so excited to play with this concept!

[@Mellimaus02]

I own a summer dress that is really similar to the red silk dress, but made with a square instead of a circle pattern, which adds a fun hem! Also a relative gifted me this cool red cape which has handy buttons that close off the arm part (kind of like the seam on your first top, but closer to the hands and with one only one button at the hem) which transforms the whole garment from cape to more of a jacket. Circle clothing is so interesting :)

[@thevampirefrog06]

I have one of those dresses too, with a little ruffle on the hem, and honestly the more I wear it the more I love it. It's comfy enough to wear around the house like loungewear when it's balls hot outside, but you can still wear it out and about. Super light and loose and cool but the swoosh means it still looks nice even when the summer gets really hot and humid.

[@solayange]

The blouse is so good, i almost kinda want to make one. That and the moss green capelet/hood to wear with a huge pin. “Wearable medieval enchantress” vibes

[@bridgetthewench]

The multiple triangle-ish shaped panels route to a BIG CIRCLE is how I have to make my circle skirts, because I'm big and I like them long for maximum swoosh.

[@AnnekeOosterink]

I usually make two halves into one circle, but for some extra room I can recommend wider bolts of upholstery fabric or curtains. Upholstery fabric is typically heavier, so it has a nice swish (I think, anyway, I can majestically sweep off a staircase with my skirt behind me) and especially for winter skirts, the heaviness means there's less flowing in the wind, and less cold wind getting through the fabric. :)

[@bridgetthewench]

@@AnnekeOosterink With 60" fabric, I can make a skirt from 4 pieces, but I have made a few from quilting cotton, and those are 16 panels because the fabric is so narrow! I have some gorgeous wool that I'll be using for a winter skirt soon, and I can't wait to have it and be all cozy on cold days.

[@kimberlyfetherston9788]

The red dress with the hat gives me very strong ghibli vibes! It's cute and whimsical and overall a very wholesome, nostalgic feeling for summers in a cozy seaside town that only exist in my imagination.

[@TheSuzberry]

Morgan! Great hair design! Everything is cuter with a hat.

[@UnreasonablyNiceEE]

That green shawl/hood combo is amazing, especially with the circle skirt. I'm adding it to my list!

[@msamios.321]

I thrifted a round green plaid tablecloth that I was going to use to make a circle skirt, but seeing the Little Green Riding Hood look, I am now having second thoughts. Decisions need to be made!

[@michellebyrom6551]

Consider how you would finish it. Corded braid, satin, lace, colour, fastenings. Try taking it along to a good haberdashers to find what feels right and look at both dress and upholstery trims for potential ideas.

[@meinh956]

I really love the white top. A white top in itself is so versatile, but when you make it an oversized circle you get even more ways to wear. I like that it challenges your creativity in how to style it.

[@kellwillsen]

That shirt and dress combo would make super cute maternity wear, without looking like maternity wear. And it's really nice with the belt, too.

[@TheMimzez]

aw I really loved the green hood/shawl thing with the big pin. lol since it's just a full circle of fabric maybe even I could make it. I feel like it would look extra cool if it had some kind of trim on it too!

[@thejehanne]

I think adding ruffles to the neckline and straps of that shift dress would look soooo cute !! Loving the casual octogenarian art teacher vibe of the loose flowy stuff 💛

[@jckgirlsparkle]

I was also going to mention the octogenarian art teacher aesthetic! I love it

[@debvoz]

I love the experiment. So creative and such a fun challenge. For the pink slip dress, you might try a turtleneck in a contrast color under it it would fill in the top and cover the arms, and add an element of contrast. Love, love, love the jacket though, it is just lovely.

[@Nanenna]

The circle shirt really reminded me of a chiton while you were working on it, you were spot on with that "very Grecian" idea. A lovely marigold cloak! The black trim goes very well. The big statement buttons are very yes! I'm loving this cloak/coat guy. All these looks are very fun.

[@v.v365]

The feeling the pink silk dress over the white circle top was giving me was 2010’s 14 year old who loves the Disney channel and is trying to layer outfits like their favorite characters do😅

[@AndecayaAmdicalis]

Love that video, for especially not showing a perfect finished work. Instead it shows a lot of things you can do with circles. I love the capes and scarves. And I have so many ideas including circles in my future sewing trys. Thanks for the inspiration, Donna

[@HalliesComut]

For the circle shirt, I think what would work for the sleeved design is pinning the sides around your torso, and cut to create the flowy sleeves. Like it wouldn't be a fully complete circle, as you would have cut some slits in it, but it would be a single piece of fabric. I think it would be a good and simple hack for making a basic top with flowy sleeves. EDIT: I do think that the dress could be a fun slip to just wear under fuller skirt. Depending on the length of the skirt, you could get some fun pops of color, and because of the volume of the skirt area, it would poof out some skirts just a little bit, without using a crinoline.

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

I love the experimental "let's see what happens" attitude in this video! For the red silk dress, how about adding circle sleeves/sleeve caps? I was thinking it could be neat if it was off-the shoulder but then realized there'd be nothing to hold it up!! *fwumph* Oops! I adore your half-circle vest thing. I might try a half-circle skirt, I just finished a very pleated plaid wool skirt and omg it grabs every thing, I love swishy but I need to find a middle ground between swishy and grabby!! I'm wearing it over a medievla-style flannel rectangles-and-gores house dress I made last year. I just did a capelet for a wool housecoat thing based on Sewstine's kefta pattern to correct some issues with my design changes (I widened it across the back for comfort but it made the neckline too wide to keep my neck warm plus also itchy wool against my neck) and now I want to capelet EVERYTHING... my housecoat went from frumpy lumpy thing to kinda a purple plaid wool version of my oilskin duster coat!

[@Seventiesfashion]

They all worked amazingly well, but I LOVED the little green shawl/hood. My fashion taste is always divided between vintage 1940s/50s and kind of medieval/fantasy/elven and that one could totally do both!!! pinned with the hood it's very fantasy historical and with the statement collar and the belt it looked retro to me (I KNOW I've seen something similar on a old pattern.) I might have to make one now! Thanks!!

[@p27a]

OH my gosh i LOVED THIS VIDEO!!!! Makes me wanna give sewing circle based outfits a try, too!!! It seems so incredibly *simple* and it seems like something you could easily mock up in miniature with paper or plastic without too much of a fuss 😁😁 Someday when i buy the cord for my sewing machine I'll definitely put this on my list of things to do

[@renedemers8218]

I'm wildly in love with all of these looks turned out. It's a lot of cottage core all over the place, but especially the lighter weight fabrics have an ethereal fairy look to them.

[@FlybyStardancer]

This is such a neat idea! And I’d love to see more with that half-circle vest idea! Late last year I made a reversible petticoat-tie-on-style circle skirt… and it’s still just waiting for me to hem each side. Eeek! Part of my problem is that I need to even things out, because I 1) wasn’t super precious about keeping my cutting smooth when cutting it out), and 2)my body shape means that I need to take something like 2” off of the front to get it to be even with the back when wearing.

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

ME TOO. Dude, when I make skirts, I usually have the back hem about 3-4 inches longer, 'cause I got JUNK in the trunk.

[@woodenkat8971]

Yeah, I have the opposite problem. All belly, no basement.

[@FlybyStardancer]

@@woodenkat8971 I have a large belly too, but it’s almost reached it’s furthest point out at my waist, so skirts basically just hang straight down instead of flaring out from the waist. Either way it’s a PITA when it doesn’t hang evenly from the body!

[@woodenkat8971]

@@FlybyStardancer hear hear!

[@voxangelaemortis]

I kept seeing fashions of the past echoing back: The slip dress over a white shirt reminded me of the jumper dresses I remember being very popular (and wearing myself) in like 1990-91. The "statement collar" styling just required some more volume in the skirt to be something straight out of the Dior New Look. And the bandana/kerchief look, at 23:33 in particular, was something I could see stomping grapes right along with Lucy Ricardo. Loved it all! Thanks for the video!

[@Gems-of-Hope-Rocks]

With the first silk dress, I was thinking that attaching the half circle sleeves directly to the dress (but slightly wider straps) would be really nice.

[@MichaelWilliams-xs1cf]

Wow, the creativity, the quality, just wow. I only dabble in sewing but I am ceaslessly amazed at the incredible things people are able to come up with. Amazing work!

[@k8xiao]

I love how the belt cinched, folded back green shawl paired with the full circle skirt made you look like you're wearing a winter baro't saya, which is the national dress here in the Philippines that's made with pineapple fiber cloth hehe. Absolutely beautiful!

[@sharoto]

I love the ‘half circle vest cape thing’ best and need to make one myself. The green hood thingy was also really fun.

[@dionicia12]

The solution for turning spaghettis straps inside out is fantastic. I have some of the tools for turning straps inside out and haven't been able to get them to work. Your idea is brilliant.

[@jakeebug97]

The red dress definitely gives hippie art teacher vibes and I’m so here for it! ❤

[@sylligurl129]

The dress over the shirt gives me kindergarten teacher vibes. Every look was amazing and you have given me so much inspiration

[@dottiewi661]

Thank you for all those cute and beginner friendly ideas! Especially the cape and the sleeves! I also like the hood-cape circle, very functional. Also getting a Professor Sprout vibe with the relaxed fit of it all, but still swooshy like robes. I could imagine her gardening in those skirts and shawls/hoods/capelets (and in earthy colours)! And the cape has sort of yellow and black! (Even if it’s not your favourite colour)

[@sarah-phillips]

You have answered the age old question. I love circle skirts! I’m a BIG twirling fan so circle clothes sound cool. And I actually have a circle-y capelet jacket thing I wore for a historical costume and am feeling the need to bust it out. Your creativity with this is so fun. Love it!

[@sophiacarpenter6338]

Oooooh! I love playing with geometry and clothes!! That shirt is adorable and I will be trying that out. One of my favorite skirts I’ve made is a wrap-around circle skirt. I had been trying to make a normal circle skirt by miscalculated and cut the center hole too big. I used a round tablecloth that had some cute scalloped edging that I adore! Another circle clothing that I love is like the last half circle cape thing. You take a full circle, cut two slits by the center for arm holes, and you end up with a little cape! Not sure how to describe it without photos, but I really love the simple geometry of it.

[@melodyrector719]

I would love to see more details about how you made that long, dark red, "half circle vest". It looks very cool. Thanks!

[@tjjohnston4638]

Same!!! I need that long vest in my life! ❤️

[@beckijones8683]

Just seeing a pattern to see where to put the armholes!

[@namjoonsdimples91294]

The red pointy hat reminded me of wirt. From over the garden wall

[@k_tubbs]

I've been playing around with the idea of a cloak based on a circle skirt pattern and this was so encouraging.