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This pattern includes verified home printable specification files, dual-unit sizing charts, and full cutting guides. Upstream source: FreeSewing (MIT / CC BY 4.0).

Circle Skirt Beginner XS – 3XL

Sandy Full Circle Skirt

Sandy Full Circle Skirt. Sourced directly from verified open distributions with authentic rights. Includes complete size tables, ease notes, and illustrated construction steps.

Technical Garment Schematics

Front and back flats illustrating seam lines, hem curves, and design details.

Front Elevation
Back Elevation

Sizing & Measurement Tables

Review both body benchmarks and finished garment ease before cutting your cloth.

Measurement Unit

Toggle between metric and imperial values across all charts

1. Body Measurements Chart

Your physical body dimensions. Measure over undergarments with a snug tape.

Swipe sizes
Size Waist Hip
XS 62 cm 88 cm
S 68 cm 94 cm
M 74 cm 100 cm
L 80 cm 106 cm
XL 90 cm 116 cm
2XL 100 cm 126 cm
3XL 110 cm 136 cm

2. Finished Garment Measurements Chart

Dimensions of the sewn garment, including designed wearing ease.

Swipe sizes
Size Finished Waist Finished Hip Finished Length Bottom Hem
XS 67 cm 125 cm 65 cm 380 cm
S 75 cm 133 cm 66 cm 395 cm
M 83 cm 141 cm 66 cm 410 cm
L 91 cm 149 cm 67 cm 425 cm
XL 101 cm 159 cm 67 cm 440 cm
2XL 111 cm 169 cm 68 cm 455 cm
3XL 121 cm 179 cm 68 cm 470 cm

Size Selection Guidance

Select size based on natural waist and fullest hip measurement.

Wearing Ease Explanation

Zero ease required through skirt drape; waistband features +2 cm wearing ease.

Fabric & Materials

Recommended substrates, stretch allowances, yardage requirements, and required notions.

Recommended Fabrics

Lightweight to medium-weight suitable fabric substrates

  • Lightweight to medium-weight suitable fabric substrates
  • Pre-washed natural fibers (cotton, linen, or bamboo)
Stretch Requirement: None (0% stable woven)

Notions & Sewing Tools

Ensure you have these ready before starting.

Notions:
  • Matching all-purpose polyester or cotton sewing thread
  • Universal sewing needle (size 80/12)
  • 7 inch invisible zipper
  • Hook and eye closure
  • Fusible waistband interfacing
Tools Required:
  • Sewing machine
  • Fabric shears
  • Pins or fabric clips
  • Steam iron and ironing board

Fabric Yardage Requirements

Size Bracket 115 cm (45") Width 150 cm (60") Width
XS – M 3.2 m (3.5 yd) 2.2 m (2.4 yd)
L – XL 3.6 m (3.95 yd) 2.5 m (2.75 yd)
2XL – 3XL 4 m (4.35 yd) 2.8 m (3.05 yd)

Seam Allowances & Cutting Layout

Exact seam allowances included in pattern lines, piece list, and cutting discipline.

Standard Seams

10 mm (3/8 in) included on all seams.

Hem Allowance

6 mm (1/4 in) baby rolled hem.

Neck & Armhole

N/A (Skirt garment).

Pattern Pieces to Cut

Piece Name Quantity & Orientation Grainline / Cutting Notes
Full Circle Skirt Panels Cut 2 Half-Circles Allows fluid 360° drape
Contoured Waistband Cut 2 in Fabric, Cut 1 in Fusible Interfacing 10 mm seam allowance

Fabric Cutting Checklist:

  • Press fabric before cutting to remove packing folds and pre-shrink fibers.
  • Align piece grainlines strictly parallel to fabric selvages.
  • Transfer notch markings with small 3 mm snips into the seam allowance margin.

Printable Pattern Files

Download PDF files for home printing on standard desktop printers.

Download Pattern Files

1.0.0

Direct pattern downloads. No registration, email capture, or paywalls required.

Updated: 2026-03-09
Instructions Available

Complete offline sewing guidebook with dual calibration test squares, yardage charts, pattern piece cut list, numbered steps, and troubleshooting.

14.0 KB 4 pages
A4 Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for A4 paper (20 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

232.6 KB 20 pages
US Letter Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for US Letter paper (21 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

244.7 KB 21 pages
Printer Calibration Test Sheet (Free Single Sheet) 2.4 KB

Print at 100% scale (no fit-to-page) and measure the 50mm and 2-inch test boxes with a hard ruler.

Download Test Sheet
Print Instructions:

Open the downloaded PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader or a dedicated desktop PDF viewer. In the print dialog, select "Actual Size" or "Custom Scale: 100%". Never select "Fit to Printable Area". Always measure the calibration square on Page 1 before proceeding.

These files are prepared from documented pattern references through a technical drafting workflow. If anything appears incorrect, unclear, or causes a sewing problem, email feedbacksewingpattern@gmail.com. Send pattern feedback.
100% Scale Verification

Print Page 1 at 100% scale without page scaling. Check Metric box (50 mm x 50 mm) or Imperial box (2.0 in x 2.0 in = 50.8 mm) with a rigid ruler.

Read full printing & calibration guide →
Tile Assembly Instructions

Align numbered registration marks and butt tile edges flush without overlapping untrimmed paper. Tape securely.

Step-by-Step Sewing Instructions

Draft construction notes. Readable online; review against the pattern pieces before sewing.

1

Staystitch Waist Curve

Immediately staystitch circular waist opening at 8 mm to prevent bias stretching while handling.

2

Stitch Side Seams & Insert Zipper

Stitch left side seam right sides together and press seam allowances open. On right side seam, install invisible zipper down to hip notch and stitch remaining seam to hem.

3

Attach Interfaced Waistband

Apply interfacing to waistband. Attach outer waistband to skirt waistline right sides together. Turn inner waistband under and stitch in the ditch.

4

Hang Skirt Before Hemming

Hang skirt on a hanger for 24 hours to allow circular bias fibers to drop and settle naturally.

5

Level and Hem

Measure hem from floor evenly all around. Trim excess and sew a narrow 6 mm baby rolled hem.

Troubleshooting & Fit Alterations

Solutions for common fitting hurdles and construction errors specific to this garment.

Problem: Seams puckering along stitch line

Possible Cause: Thread tension too high or needle blunt

Recommended Fix: Insert fresh needle and test balance on fabric scrap.

Problem: Wavy edge along curved perimeter

Possible Cause: Edge was stretched while feeding into machine

Recommended Fix: Staystitch immediately after cutting and use walking foot.

License & Permissions:

FreeSewing (sandy-full-circle-skirt). Distributed under MIT / CC BY 4.0. Designer: Joost De Cock & FreeSewing Community.

Source: FreeSewing (MIT / CC BY 4.0)

Joost De Cock & FreeSewing Community

Pattern Credits:

Designed by Joost De Cock & FreeSewing Community. Review attribution: Community Open Source Verification.

Version: 1.0.0-published • Last updated: 2026-03-09 Report a problem with this pattern (Sandy Full Circle Skirt)

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