Made By A Fabricista: Box Pleat Circle Skirt
Hi Fashionistas!
Here is my latest sewing project: A super voluminous box pleated circle skirt made with a bottom weight fabric that has texture and looks embroidered. The skirt is self drafted/free handed. Details on how to make the pattern are on the bottom of this post.
For a casual look, I chose to pair this skirt with a loose and flowy top.
For a more dressed up look, I chose to pair this skirt with my favorite button down and some nude pumps
Here is a view of the side and the back:
This skirt has a good amount of twirl factor, and the movement is just gorgeous.. To get this volume, I basically drafted a full circle skirt for myself. Then I cut 3 full circle skirts from the pattern. All pieces were a half doughnut cut on the fold of the fabric. I ended up with 6 panels (6 half doughnuts) that I seamed together. After that I free handed some box pleats on the waist. I did not measure or calculate. I just added pleats that are about 2 inches on the top. I also drafted the waist band. If you want to draft your own circle skirt, watch my video:
I used about 5 yards of this fabric. It is a cotton/lycra bottomweight with the look of embroidery on the surface. I have some leftover and will be making a dress for my daughter soon.
I hope you enjoyed reading this. I love this skirt. I might not wear it very often but this will be in my wardrobe for a very long time and I will definitely wear it to the next dressed up girls night out!
See you soon with my next sewing project!
XOXO- Vatsla at Fashion Behind The Seams
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Posted on April 20 2016
I love your skirt! Yes, circle, box pleat skirts are very popular this season. I am looking forward to making a couple of them. Thanks for the tutorial. You rock!
absolutely love that skirt
you also so beautiful n make it more pretty
Thank you! Love to see what you make!
Thank you!