I figured it was time for a new DIY project. A circle skirt is so easy to make and can be varied in all sorts of ways. No pattern is needed and it’s very fast to sew. You don’t even have to be good at it. I made mine very simple but with a flowery fabric suitable for spring. You can of course make it shorter or longer or anything you like. I chose to make it high waisted which gives a 70’s look, but if you want it lower just measure your hip size in stead. By adding more fabric (like half a circle or two) you can get more of a 50’s look. Then it will involve a little more math though.

You can look at this tutorial or do as follows:

1. Fold square of fabric in half lengthwise, then crosswise. Pin layers together. Measure around your waist. To find the radius, divide measurement by 3.14; then divide result by 2. Mark an arc on fabric for waist opening, measuring from folded center of fabric a distance equal to radius, using straightedge and pencil.

2. Mark an arc for lower edge of skirt, measuring from folded center of fabric a distance equal to the desired length of the skirt, plus measurement of radius determined in step 1.

3. Cut on marked lines through all layers. Cut along one folded edge. These edges are going to be sewed together again, but then while adding a zipper.

4. Cut a piece of fabric a little longer than your waist and 2-3 inches wide. This piece is to be folded together and sewed on as the top of the waist on the skirt as seen on the picture. If this is too tricky for you, just skip it. It was just something I added on my skirt, but I don’t think it’s needed.

5. Now you are ready to sew the edges together. Make room to add a zipper, so don’t sew all the way up. Sew the hem, and finally sew on the zipper. The zipper is the only part that can be a bit tricky, but if you pin it up nicely and sew slowly it should work out fine.

It may sound a little confusing, but when you’re at it you’ll see how it has to be done. This skirt was my first circle skirt ever and it was super easy and ended up looking fine. I am planning to make more of these, at least one in black cause I need a black skirt.