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Made By A Fabricista: Box Pleat Circle Skirt

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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

Comments

  1. bpatricia74April 22, 2016 at 7:54 PM

    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!

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  2. abiltomApril 25, 2016 at 5:17 AM

    absolutely love that skirt
    you also so beautiful n make it more pretty

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