I love maxi skirts–I feel like the length is pretty flattering on me and they usually manage to hide most of my “problem areas”. However I do have one beef with them: most maxi skirts you find in the stores are cut quite slim through the hips. Combine a tighter cut with the lightweight stretchy fabric they’re usually made in, and a little too much ends up on display when I wear them. Like my mommy tummy. And a few other rolls I prefer to keep disguised. What I really want from the perfect maxi skirt is some fullness and drape.
After realizing how easy a knit half circle skirt was last week, I decided to give a half circle maxi a try. I love it! It’s as comfy as any maxi skirt, but the fullness just makes it look a bit better. Plus it swishes as I walk, which is kind of fun.
I followed the exact same steps as I did in the half circle skirt tutorial, just cutting the hemline quite a bit longer. This meant I needed 3 full yards of 60 inch wide fabric.
If you’d like to make one, follow the instructions in last week’s post.
Julie says
Was really helpful …from Nigeria
Angelique says
I love these skirt tutorials. I am not really a seamstress, and you will laugh if you see how i make stuff… Btw i had a good laugh at your Marilyn Monroe comment in the half circle skirt tutorial! Thank you so much for making it so easy for me.
margaret barrell says
I love how easy you have made making a half circle shirt and in showing that you can amke a maxi skirt as well. Thank you so much.
Rebecca Rose says
I love your blog! I’m just starting to sew and have a lot to learn. Like I had a terrible time with the hem, keeping it even. So any little helped tips are appreciated. But I have bookmarked you because I appreciate you and your content.