CIRCLE SKIRT MATH
Radius for your Waist circle =
(Waist measurement + 2 inches) ÷ 6.28
OR
Hip measurement ÷ 6.28

Using the waist measurement will give you a snug, and less gathered look. And though hips are wider than the waist, the added 2 inches (plus the fact that the waist is cut on a curve, which creates a little extra give in the fabric) makes it possible to get the skirt on around the hips. However, if there is a significant contrast between the hip and waist measurements, go with the hip measurement to create your pattern. The skirt will simply have more gathers in the fabric.

CIRCLE SKIRTS!
Circle skirts are fun to wear no matter what age you are! They twirl, they look adorable, and they're easy to make! We'll do some simple math to create our pattern and then sew it together with a simple elastic waistband. These skirts are great for everyday wear, holidays, and they're PERFECT for costumes.
Watch my followup videos to this:
HOW TO HEM A CIRCLE SKIRT here:    • How to Hem a Circle Skirt and Sew a C...  

HOW TO MAKE A POODLE SKIRT:    • How to Make a Poodle Skirt  

SEWING MACHINE RECOMMENDS:
My current sewing machine is a Baby Lock BRILLIANT. If you're looking to buy a good entry level machine, I also love the JOY and JUBILANT Baby Lock sewing machines. Great quality, at a great price:
JOY machine: http://shrsl.com/24azv
and
JUBILANT machine: http://shrsl.com/24azt

For more ideas and tutorials visit my website:
http://www.madeeveryday.com/

Fabrics used in this video:
• Tan/Mint grid by Cotton + Steel
• Dark Chambray by Joann Fabrics
• White + Pink dots by Joann Fabrics

Colored elastic from Joann Fabrics

Video Production by Side Street Productions:
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