Pattern · 1 pieces
Circle Skirt
A full-circle skirt with a dramatic swish. One quarter-circle piece, cut on a double fold.
① Measurements
② Fabric & layout
0.64 m
length at 140 cm wide
0.62 m
buy (+waste)
Pieces stay upright so the grainline runs along the fabric — that keeps the garment hanging right. Turn on rotation only for non-directional fabric. Cut through several layers for multiples; “on fold” pieces go against a fold. Buy a little extra for your first make.
Suggested fabric
Rayon/viscose challis · Crepe · Lightweight soft linen · Cotton-rayon lawn
120–200 gsm (3.5–5.9 oz/yd²)
soft and drapey
A full circle needs fluid drape so the hem falls in soft folds, so choose a light woven and let the bias relax overnight before leveling the hem.
Avoid: stiff quilting cotton, canvas, bottomweight twill
③ Place a motif
Preview where a chest print, pocket or embroidery will sit before you cut — then print it as a placement guide.
④ Print & cut
Print at 100% / “Actual size”. Measure the 50 mm test square before cutting. Tape pages by row & column, then cut along the dashed line (it includes seam allowance) and sew along the solid line. Watch the grainline arrows — auto-arrange may rotate a piece to save paper.
Atelier notes
- 01A circle skirt needs a waistband or elastic — the waist edge is a true circle.
- 02Let the skirt hang overnight before hemming; bias areas drop and need trimming level.
- 03Cut on fabric folded in four so the single quarter-piece becomes a full circle.
Waist radius 11.5 cm, hem radius 61.5 cm. · Cut once on fabric folded in four (both straight edges on folds) for a seamless full circle. · Seam allowance 12mm on the dashed line.