Two-Tone Circle Skirt

This one of a kind circle skirt has that 50's style with a twist. I've applied a quilting technique to "mesh" the two opposing colors in the front and back. Play with the blocking pattern, length, color, even garment choice (I've made a dress using the same technique) the possibilities are endless!

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Step 1: Materials

FABRIC AND SUCH
2 yards each of your choice fabrics (4 yards total)- Any quilters cotton will work.
**** This is specific to the pattern I am using. It calls for about 3 yards to make the skirt, however with the cutting and piecing
you'll need extra, calculate accordingly***
3 yards of lining fabric (optional, but recommended)
7-9 inch invisible zipper
Thread to match fabric
Pattern

TOOLS
Sewing machine
Scissors
Tape measure
Marking pen
Straight edge for marking/cutting ( I use a binding ruler)
Rotary cutter
Straight pins
Hand sewing needle (optional- depends on hem preference)

HollyMann says: Jul 3, 2012. 4:40 PM

The skirt is awesome and you look beautiful. For the circle skirt pattern - I found an excellent tutorial/equation to use so you can very easily make a pattern yourself. It takes literally 5 minutes. I explain how to do it in my instructable here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Removable-Peplum-Skirt-Two-Ways/step6/Cut-Sew-Your-Peplum-On/ but for even more details - here is a link to a great tutorial with more photos as well: http://www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/tutorial-the-circle-skirt.html. :) Good luck with the contest - hope we both win! :))))

lianekatie (author) in reply to HollyMannJul 16, 2012. 12:31 PM

So sorry I didn't reply earlier, I was in the sticks with no internet service. I love your tutorial! I tried to figure out an equation just like that, but apparently my math skills are rusty. I will add this link to my instructable! CONGRATS! Loved your winning peplum skirt!

HollyMann in reply to lianekatieJul 17, 2012. 2:48 PM

Thank you so much - I understand about internet problems!!! It's frustrating :) Congratulations to you too on winning!!!! You definitely deserve to win on there too. The skirt is so cute - such a creative idea and I love it - looks amazing! My math skills aren't the greatest either. I am surprised how much you need math in calculating measurements for patterns. Are you sewing anything else now?

lianekatie (author) in reply to HollyMannJul 17, 2012. 3:33 PM

Thank you! I am always working on something. I'm nearly finished with a 1950's inspired, white (gulp) dress, with a contrasting origami belt. What's new for you?

Midgetracer says: Jun 8, 2012. 5:16 AM

Very classy

cecreetz says: Jun 8, 2012. 4:06 AM

Nice choice of fabrics-your directions are well written, easy to follow-pictures are beautiful-I know I could follow these instructions easily and be happy with the finished product!
Interesting techniques with a "twist"!
Nice job Katie-am looking forward to more Instructables from you!