Circle Skirt Calculator
Enter your waist measurement and desired skirt length to get exact cutting dimensions, fabric requirements, and folding instructions.
Uw metingen
Enter your measurements and click Calculate to get your circle skirt cutting pattern.
Waist Radius
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Buitenste straal
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Waist Arc
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Hem Arc
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Fabric Needed
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Panels
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🧵 Fabric Requirements
Width Needed
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Length Needed
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✂️ Cutting Instructions
All Measurements
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Afmetingen
Skirt Proportions
Arc Lengths (Waist vs Hem)
Circle Skirt Guide
Hoe het werkt
A circle skirt is cut from a circular piece of fabric with a hole in the centre for the waist. The waist radius is calculated from your waist measurement using:
Rwaist = Waist / (2 × π × fraction)
fraction = 1 for full, 0.75 for ¾, 0.5 for half, 0.25 for quarter
Skirt Types
Full Circle (360°)
Maximum flare and movement. Uses the most fabric but creates the most dramatic twirl. Great for dance skirts and formal wear.
¾ Circle (270°)
Beautiful drape with less bulk. Requires one seam. A nice compromise between fullness and practicality.
Half Circle (180°)
Moderate flare, very wearable. Uses roughly half the fabric of a full circle. Perfect for everyday skirts.
¼ Circle / A-Line (90°)
Minimal flare, classic A-line silhouette. Most fabric-efficient and easy to sew. Needs two panels joined at sides.
Tips
- Always cut on the bias (diagonal grain) for the best drape.
- Let the skirt hang for 24 hours before hemming — bias-cut fabric stretches.
- Use a narrow hem (rolled or baby hem) for the smoothest finish on curved edges.
- Add 1-2 inches to length if using stretchy fabric to account for relaxation.
- For waistbands, add a separate straight-grain band rather than folding the circle.