HOW TO: MAKE FULL CIRCLE SKIRT PATTERN | KIM DAVE 

2:37 to make it easier, its literally just your waist measurement divided by 6.284. Thats all you need. You're welcome

I'm still in school and you explained the eequations needed for circumference and radius better than my maths teacher!! well done cool video ^_^

I’ve Been up all night it’s 7am in South Africa and I have an event tomorrow. for my entire dress I used your patterns alone and you’ve done more for me than my college teachers. God bless you. Patterns is very tricky🤧

i guess my math teacher was right when he said you will find maths in everything

I just got my first sewing machine for Christmas & I can't wait to get started!!! I'm so excited to make my first thing and this looks like I'll get to try to do a bunch of techniques in one project!!!

*Full Instructions* _You will need:_ ( 1:06 ) Waist measurement Length you want the skirt to be ( 1:19 ) Pattern Master Marker pen Scissors Tape measure Pattern paper Long ruler _Useful definitions:_ ( 1:34 ) Circumference: the enclosing boundary of a curved geometric figure, especially a *circle* Radius: Straight line from the centre to the *circumference* of a circle or sphere [diagram on screen] _Calculating the radius of your waist:_ ( 1:58 ) Waist measurement/6.284 = radius of waist _Method:_ 1. ( 2:46 ) Lay out (enough) pattern paper, folded in half 2. ( 3:11 ) Fold paper in half again, so it’s in quarters. Make sure the edges are as straight as possible 3. ( 3:21 ) Mark the radius along the edge of the *folded* corner, not the open corner. Mark it at the edge, the middle, and the last edge, so it’s a curve. You might want to see the demonstration for some of these 4. ( 3:48 ) Connect the dots so it’s a smooth curve, but with a straight edge at the very end. Label this as your waistline 5. ( 4:20 ) Mark the skirt length the same way you marked the waist measurement, but with more dots in between (ie not just edge, centre, edge). 6. ( 4:48 )Connect the dots, with the straight final edge, and label 7. ( 5:26 ) Mark your seam allowance for both the waist and the hem 8. ( 5:51 ) Cut out the smaller waist circle and then the full length of the skirt 9. ( 6:09 ) Open it to double check that it looks right and the waist is correct 10. ( 6:22 ) Spread it out completely. You can throw away the corner that you cut out. You now have your pattern piece 11. ( 6:37 ) This pattern, if cut correctly on the fold, only needs a piece of elastic sewn at the waist. If you would like to add a zip, cut up the circle from the outer circumference to the waist and measure seam allowance for a zip. Visual at ( 6:55 ) 12. ( 6:48 ) Adding your waistband. Cut a strip of pattern paper the length of your waist measurement and whatever width you would like it to be 13. ( 7:04 ) If you want to box-pleat your skirt (images at 7:06 ) you have to cut the pattern open. This needs a whole new video however (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3I-TLlkM4QM.html) 14. ( 7:23 ) Outro. This pattern can be used for flounced/flared sleeves or trousers, long maxi skirts, something fun with tulle, etc etc. It is in general very versatile 15. Basic step-by-step guide: shop.kimdave.com/collections/makers-corner/products/basic-skirt-pattern-guide

Thank you! It’s a struggle finding skirts that fit my style! Finally I can make my own with your help! ❤️

Aaaaa tysm!! I got a sewing machine for my b-day and I've been wanting to make a skirt for a cosplay tysm! the math totally went over my head (all math for does that 4 me lol) but I still got a pretty good result in the end! Again tysm!

Execution, illustration,print and narrative of technique is excellent! Best video by far for a full circle skirt! I think your techniques are the “go to” when searching for instruction of a pattern. Keep those tutorials coming.

You explained this very clearly and slowly. This is a simple pattern but from a total beginner perspective (and someone who is rather nervous about doing new things) it's nice to have things explained clearly and slowly lol

woow kim I really enjoy watching your tutorials, im a fashion student and when I don't understand something in class I just come to your channel and you actually explain it better or should I say in simpler terms. love you

I Love circle skirts. It was one of the first things I made for my youngest. xx

I love this channel! I used to sew with my nan as a kid, I'm 20 now and don't get to see her a lot, I've loved picking up sewing again and am slowly moving from patterns to self designed pieces and this is so useful! can't wait to have a go at my own dress!

I love it. Excellent job the calculation was easily understood. Yes I would really love to see how you calculated the box pleated circle skirt, and also how to calculate the amount of fabric needed and also for knife and inverted pleats too.( I guess this is too much to ask - smile)

I really loved the way you explained. You sounded more Educated and not always assuming. Good job.

Love your teaching is easy to understand clear instructions, plus with diagrams illustrating these are really helpful to me. All along many videos I have not been able understand it until I have turned on into yours. You have shown there many different styles one could create using this pattern these are so helpful especially to me. I do love the make up and I like the eye shadow you apply on, you look lovely with the soft features that you have. My hobby is sewing I do enjoy it when the finished product fit me nicely. I am onto my sewing pattern of my dress with circular sleeve and half circular skirt, will follow up from your teaching. Thanks for your time and I do appreciated very much. ht

This is such an easy and (mostly) foolproof tutorial. I stan. Thanks queen :)

Thank you! I’ve just started sewing clothes. I’ve always “winged” things in the past for my kids & so every other type of art, crafting, diy, refurbishing, house repairs, etc that you can think of. Since my kids are grown & I’ve been super artsy-fartsy lately, I’ve decided to start sewing. I mean, I have a machine. I know I can do this! My first project is a Mardi Gras cape for us. We live in New Orleans and are always trying to “out do” the year prior, so this year is capes! I figured a circle skirt would be a great start for a cape. We didn’t want Superman capes. We want something that goes around & can fling behind, if desire. Finger crossed!! Your video helped me so much. And I understood ALL of it!

Thank you for this. I'm about to make a circle skirt and was nervous. I will take your advice and make a pattern first rather than try to wing it and cut on the fabric.

Oh my gosh” To get it completely round circle ⭕️ divide your waist into 6 And to get a half circle divide into 3 that’s all.

Thanks, im a newbie sewer (i love how you simplify your instructional videos).

This is honestly one of the most simple and easy to both understand and follow tutorials for this skirt pattern that I have ever seen so far, and the fact that you concisely explained this in 9 minutes makes you my new hero!! Thank you so much for this!! :D I am currently on my way to find a large enough area of floor space and a measuring tape to make this pattern right now, though I may have to use newspaper for mine as I don't have drafting paper lol XD but hey, if it works, it works, all you need is a pattern to cut your fabric with after all :)

I usually love your tutorials but "if you do a little multiplications/ division" without explaining was confusing. For everyone lost do 30 ÷ 6.28= 4.77 round up 4.78

Thanks for sharing this, i am considering the idea of learning how to sew, your tutorial was really clear and well made.

I like your accent :D

Your explanation is really clear. Well done Priscilia. Made it easy for newbies like me to understand (i was inspired to make a skirt for my god-daughter about 2hours ago). Will be following your tips for sure, and will be watching your other videos as well. ❤

Thank you so much for this detailed tutorial. I am completely new to sewing and learning via reading/ youtube. Your video has been so helpful and I’ve literally just drew my first ever pattern.

Wow dis is d best video l v ever watch on cutting circle flare,is better to know how things are achieved than just copying what u don't understand. Tnx again hoping to get other videos. UR a darling.

Thank you! I am just getting in to sewing and I loved this video. I love how you described the math behind making the pattern.

thank you so much btw your hair looks amazing

Very good - this is the best basic Block video I've seen so far, I am looking to help a friend, I was once a sample machinist and a Pattern Maker and so on.

Thank you so greatly!!!!!!! You actually captioned your work making it easier for those of us that cannot hear able to follow along,,,,

The fact that this is almost 9:00 minutes long this is impressive for such an amazing tutorial

I was looking to make this kind of skirt for a while. I'm so glad you had this video.

I love how you teach. I finally understand how to get the inner circumference after watching your video. Thank you so much

Finally, a tutorial I can understand for this style. Thank you

Lady, you are a blessing. I am enjoying your tutorials. This is my next project. Thank you❤❤

Your beautiful self and wonderful aura has truly made my day. Thank you for teaching us 😘

I started sewing a year and a half ago and been trying to find a tutorial on how to make a circle skirt and this was really simple! Thank youuu!!!!❤️

Perfect you were thorough Sis keep it coming

Thank you for sharing this - I paused to take notes. Will definitely try!!!

Hello Pris, I remember the first time I saw this video, I was so excited to try it an I did, wow. Finally someone whom I could learn from without feeling like an Idiot, (considering that I had put in some months learning how to sew from a tailor here in Nigeria an ended up feeling stupid and frustrated not haven learned as much as I wanted). This video gave me hope and Joy and the background music is great too. Keep doing what you are doing the sky is your starting point and please please and please keep being yourself don't change except for the better

The pleated circular skirt is so pretty! I think this was the first time I've seen this kind of skirt. Thank you.

honestly this has helped me alot thank you so much!

I went through a lot of videos, but your explanation is too good and easy to understand. Thanks

Thanks so much for this video. Fantastically well explained and no unnecessary talking. Well done! Can you do a tutorial on a double- and triple-circle skirt please. Suitable for flamenco etc? I've found one but it is not in English

i’ve seen so many tutorials and this one was the only clear one. like such an amazing tutorial hoping to make my first skirt soon

I currently attending fashion school and experiencing difficulties.....you channel encourages and helps me

Perfect perfect 🥰 you defined it so so accurately , i was in huge trouble and confusion regarding radius. Thanks that you told it so clearly. Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

You did a wonderful job of explaining the math and my wife is going to try to make herself a skirt today. She feels confident now that she's seen this video. Thank you

Great video Pricilla, really enjoyed it. I’d love to see a video on the box pleated circle sprite you mentioned please 😀

This is the best video I’ve watched on circle skirts. Thanks very much

So easy to understand really explained the math in an easy way for everyone to understand I’m definitely giving this a try!

I am studying you make me understand calculating the radius thank you Kim, watching from Swaziland eswatini now

FOR ANYONE ELSE WHO IS BAD AT MATH AND FINDS 2:38 CONFUSING: instead of '30=2piR, 30=2x3.142, etc etc etc... Take your waist measurment. (A tape wrapped around your waist in a circle.) That's circumference. Divide that by 3.14.(That's 'pi'.) That gives *diameter*. 'Radius' is a fancy word for 'half of the diameter'. Diameter is if you drew a whole slash through a circle from top to bottom or side to side. Radius is if you drew a line perfectly from the center of a circle to the outside edge of the circle. You're welcome.

Thank you. The explanation was clear for us that are starting😉

Thank you so much for sharing; I've enjoyed it. you've explained it 🥰 perfectly. I have pink tulle fabric and want to make a 3 ruffle circle skirt.

BEST video ever! On circle skirt! Thanks!

You are wonderful😚😚😚 I am in love with you and your work.😃Thank you soooo much for sharing these pattern making tutorials.👍❤

Great work dear, I am going to try it tomorrow. Thanks for the lesson

Last year I skipped all of my geometry class and now I regret it :"""")

thank you so much for this video! I am so inspired by the last bit on all the ways to use the circle pattern for other clothes!

Love it! ❤ What an extraordinary video! Thanku! I thought it would be much more complicated. The maths bit will take me some time to learn it is true.

I have seen sooooo many tutorials on circle skirt math and my skirt always ends up a good 5" larger, even on non-stretch fabric. I am going to try your method because it makes sense. ☺️

She is the best been watching since 2019 🙌🙌🙌💕💕

Thank you so much ,your channel has really helped me in learning. Please I'll be waiting for the box pleated circle skirt tutorial

And they said I'd never use math outside of school. Lol.

thank you for sharing knowledge. I'm happy to be able to find this tutorial

Thank you so much for this amazing explanation! You are a born teacher.

Thank you so much for explaining this so well ❤️ also for saying how you weren’t good at math in school I was the same and been very hard on myself thinking I cannot do this.. but I can and thank you for your advice ❤️❤️ bless you

Your tutorial is delightful! Thanks so much for the clear explanation. I’m a new subscriber today!

Omg thank you!! This was literally the easiest video to follow!! I have watched other ones and still somehow managed to mess it up 😅

Your explain very easy I didn’t speak English fluently, but I understand every thing, and how to do it, thank you very much ❤️

You are simply wonderful. I have really enjoyed it. I am old but l think I have to go back to sewing

I like that you explained it with math. Makes it easier to understand the why rather than saying “just divide by 6 “ :)

your videos are so informative and detailed. Thank you so much for explaining the basics so well.

Been watching your videos for the last 5hours .thanks dear for all your knowledge sheared

You bright back my school memories

Thank you so much for this I was getting mad. And almost gave up but u made this super simple to follow. Thank youuuu

Thanks for this! I do fashion design in college and this really helped. I did it perfectly on the second try :))

You gave the best instructions by far. Love you!

The only problem I have is getting decimal point like the 4.78 on a measuring tape

My first time sewing. You described it good. Wish me luck

Wow this is the best video I've watched on circle skirt. Thank you so much

Found some beautiful material in my cupboard, this is my next project! Matching skirts for my girls and myself and hopefully a matching bow and head bands :) thanks beautiful

I was seeing the comments after a saw the video, and I thought it was hard, but it's actually really easy thanks

aaah I like your video ;-; i've looked many tutorials, and they all ake it so complicated and yours is so easy to understand!

So much skill!!! Well done! Love the skirt!

I just found your channel yesterday and I'm loving your videos. Thank you for sharing.

Omg i am going and make now. It's so simple, and i never sew before.

Thank you so much for the explanation and detailed video. That was a very understandable math explanation I have been able to find ❤.

You are amazing, I make formal dresses for my granddaughters snd you have given me so many ideas!!!

Hey just want to let you know girl that you always motivates me thanks for sharing your knowledge!!! Love lots !! Take care!!!

Yes please. Do you have a video on the slash and pleat circle skirt? Its beautiful and Id love to see how it is made.

Tq for this...it helped me to stitch my daughters tulle frock...😊

Awesome video! helped me figure the patter that I'm making for my skirt!

This is well explained. would love to see you make box pleats using slash and spread method and a female suit top. Thanks. Love your videos

I've been wanting to make this dress for like 4 years and this was so helpful

Thank you much for this video... it is helping me learn how to sew costumes/cosplay for my American Girl doll :) I needed this especially for a lolita dress I am designing for my doll :)

Just made the cutest skirt using this pattern thank you so much!!!!!! :)