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This skirt was made as part of a Circle Skirt Sew-Along I hosted recently. We went through how to take measurements, draft a custom pattern, sew it up and finish it.
The second circle skirt I made was what I like to call my Winter Nights Skirt. The fabric is a curious sortsimilar in weight to taffeta and has a woven, slightly plush pattern. Surprisingly it was in the outerwear section of the fabric store, but reminded me of the fabric used in a 1950s vintage circle skirt I have (but can only wear once-in-a-blue moon as it has a tiny waist!). This was a far more simple skirt than the previous one, as I wanted to let the fabric speak for itself (though yes, I was tempted to add beads scattered across the skirtI may eventually!). I used horsehair braid around the hem and really love how it added body and bounce, without having to wear a petticoat. This is probably one that will get a lot of wear this winter, since it looks just as at-home with my striped tshirts as cashmere sweaters!
Material Notes
synthetic, plush, flocked
Difficulty
Novice
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Jan 6, 2012, 02.50 PMby amberg
I fell in love with this skirt when I saw it on your blog Casey! A week later I found the fabric at one of my regular fabric haunts. I think I may steal this idea and make a red and a black version. Lucky we live half way around the world from each other huh? :-P
Jan 5, 2012, 01.20 PMby adriprints
Love the fabric! Lovely circle skirt and silhouette!
Dec 19, 2011, 04.07 PMby achaia
love it, Casey! Has completely inspired me to make my own circle skirt in velveteen!
Dec 8, 2011, 05.40 PMby Tokie Ang
nice!! :)
Nov 7, 2011, 10.31 PMby Andrea Delesdernier
Nice work!
Nov 3, 2011, 08.26 PMby DanaRose84
What a romantic skirt! Beautiful silhouette.
Oct 14, 2011, 03.36 AMby dewreb
This is perfect.
Oct 13, 2011, 11.48 AMby lbell
Absolutely beautiful fabric and skirt, very elegant. Omg you have the smallest waist ever. Adding your skirt to my favs.
Oct 12, 2011, 11.51 AMby wildflower31
So elegant, I want to make a circle skirt.
Oct 12, 2011, 08.08 AMby sophielophie
What a lovely circle skirt. I love the fabric!
Oct 12, 2011, 12.27 AMby cyndi-de-crafti
Lovely and sexy in an elegant way. The length is very nice. :)
Oct 11, 2011, 10.57 PMby chillwear
Simply beautiful, love the fabric. You must have better fabric stores in your area then I do..
Oct 11, 2011, 06.32 PMby bjr99
Such a gorgeous outfit. Surprisingly the stripes work great with the floral fabric.
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Oct 12, 2011, 08.08 AMby pambox
i agree – of course the skirt could easily be dressed up for a black tie event, but with the casual shirt it looks both comfy and classy.
Oct 11, 2011, 05.14 PMby threadsquare
This is gorgeous! And it seems like a somewhat different look for you (you always look gorgeous, but I think the stripes are just so striking paired with the skirt). Love it.
Oct 11, 2011, 12.54 PMby Vanessa Velasquez
beautiful, the whole outfit is beyond words!!! i love it
Oct 11, 2011, 09.30 AMby Dibii
Your skirt looks so wonderful with the striped top and the fabric speeks themselve! Great choice and excellent job!
Oct 11, 2011, 09.14 AMby chula123
absolutely gorgeous ! and i love the fabric, would never have thought of using something like this for a circle skirt, but it looks great !
Oct 11, 2011, 08.56 AMby sew4my3
Lovely skirt. The fit is absolutely perfect and the fabric choice couldn’t be any better. Fantastic!
Oct 11, 2011, 04.32 AMby turtlegirl00
Great skirt!! Excellent job and looks adorable on!
Oct 11, 2011, 01.46 AMby mercules
That’s a beautiful, and perfect, skirt. Love how swingy it looks, it must be really fun to wear.
Oct 11, 2011, 01.20 AMby Timea Schmidt
Beautiful, beautiful! The horsehair was such a good idea to use. It gives the skirt this gorgeous bell like silhouette, without making it look overstuffed. I have the same fabric waiting to become something! Saw it at Jo-Ann and had to have it. It really does have this vintage vibe:)
Oct 11, 2011, 12.47 AMby Priscilla Folley
Oh Casey, this skirt really is something else! I loved it the moment I saw it. This fabric is superb. And I love the fact that you’re wearing stripes with a patterned skirt. I’ve begun trying that sort of thing myself and have been having such fun! Anyway, great job – once again!