Full, Half & Quarter Circle Skirt Sewing Workshop

Create a beautifully swishy circle skirt in this practical and confidence-boosting sewing workshop. Choose from a full, half, or quarter circle skirt and make it in your preferred length — mini, midi, or maxi — to suit your style.

During the workshop, you’ll learn how to draft a circle skirt pattern to your own measurements, calculate the correct waist and hem, and cut and sew your skirt with accuracy and confidence. You’ll also explore fabric choices, waistband options, and hemming techniques for circular hems.

This workshop is suitable for confident beginners and improvers who are comfortable using a sewing machine.

What you’ll learn:

• How to draft full, half, and quarter circle skirts

• Choosing the right skirt length: mini, midi, or maxi

• Fabric layout and cutting techniques

• Constructing the skirt and attaching a waistband

• Neat hemming methods for curved hems

• Fit and finishing tips for a professional result

What’s included:

• Expert tuition and step-by-step guidance

• Use of sewing machines and equipment

• Technical sewing support throughout the session

• A relaxed and friendly workshop environment

What to bring:

• Fabric Suggestions for Circle Skirts

  Circle skirts work best with fabrics that drape well and move beautifully. Your choice of fabric will affect how swishy, floaty, or structured your skirt looks.

  Ideal fabrics:

• Viscose / Rayon – soft drape, very swishy, great for full circles

• Lightweight cotton lawn or poplin – easy to sew, holds shape well

• Tencel / Lyocell – fluid drape with a modern feel

• Chambray (lightweight) – casual and wearable

• Crepe (poly or viscose) – lovely movement with minimal bulk

• Silk or silk blends – floaty and elegant (for confident sewists)

• Heavier options (best for half or quarter circle):

• Cotton sateen

• Lightweight denim or twill

• Wool blends (fine / lightweight only)

• Budget-Friendly / Upcycling Option

• Double duvet covers – large enough for a full circle skirt,

• Fabrics to avoid:

• Very thick or stiff fabrics (upholstery, heavy denim)

• Fabrics with little drape (canvas, heavy cord)

• Very slippery fabrics unless you’re confident (satin, chiffon)

• Approximate Fabric Requirements

  Skirt Type	Length	Waist 60–70 cm	Waist 80–90 cm	Notes
  Full Circle	Mini	1.2–1.5 m	1.5 m	Small radius, easy to cut
  	Midi	1.5–2 m	2–2.2 m	May need to fold fabric
  	Maxi	2–2.5 m	2.5–3 m	Paneling may be needed
  Half Circle	Mini	0.8–1 m	1–1.2 m	Less fabric needed than full
  	Midi	1–1.5 m	1.5–1.8 m	Flowy, but lighter than full
  	Maxi	1.8–2 m	2–2.3 m	Easy to manage with narrow fabric
  Quarter Circle	Mini	0.6–0.8 m	0.8–1 m	Ideal for narrower fabric
  	Midi	0.8–1.2 m	1–1.5 m	Less twirl than half/full
  	Maxi	1–1.5 m	1.8–2 m	Works well for panelled skirts

Fabric Tips

• Soft, drapey fabrics (viscose, rayon, cotton lawn, tencel) = best for full circle skirts

• Medium-weight fabrics (sateen, lightweight denim, wool blends) = better for half or quarter circles

• Avoid thick or stiff fabrics (heavy denim, canvas)

• Double duvet covers = easy, wide, and budget-friendly option

By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a finished circle skirt — full, half, or quarter — in mini, midi, or maxi length, plus the skills to confidently make more at home.

The address is as follows:

Sewing B
174 Derby Road
Stapleford,
Nottingham.  NG9 7AY

Travel

There is limited on-street parking in Stapleford  so we recommend one of the Broxtowe council carparks the nearest being Halls Road (2 minute walk)   https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/for-you/roads-parking-travel/car-parks/stapleford-car-parks/  The care park is £1.00 all day Monday to Friday and Free Saturday and Sunday (please double the machine in the car park)

If you are arriving from Nottingham or Derby via the Trent Barton I4 the stop is Halls Road. 

Refreshments:

Tea/ coffee to make.  Plus lots of cafe's very near to Sewing B to purchase coffee/tea and food.

More Detailed:
All of our sewing workshops and courses are designed for participants aged 16 years and over.