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    Circle Skirt Yardage Calculator

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    Inner radius
    4.87 in
    Outer radius
    30.87 in
    Fabric needed
    1.72 yd

    ≈ 1.57 m

    Diameter (61.7 in) exceeds fabric width — cut as two pieces seamed at the sides.

    How it works

    The skirt is a flat annulus (a ring shape). The inner edge must equal your waist measurement plus seam allowance, so its circumference determines the inner radius: rinner = (waist + seam) ÷ (2π × fullness).

    The outer radius is the inner radius plus the desired skirt length plus a hem allowance. Yardage depends on whether your chosen fabric width fits the full diameter — if not, the skirt is cut as two halves seamed at the sides, which doubles the required length.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much fabric do I need for a circle skirt?

    For a full circle skirt on 60-inch fabric, most adult waists (26–34 inches) and a 25-inch length need 2.5 to 3 yards. Narrower 45-inch fabric usually requires twice the length because the skirt must be cut in two half-circles seamed at the sides.

    What is the formula for a circle skirt inner radius?

    Inner radius = (waist measurement + seam allowance) ÷ (2 × π × fullness fraction). Use 1 for a full circle, 0.75 for a three-quarter circle, and 0.5 for a half circle.

    Do I need to add a hem and seam allowance?

    Yes. Add your seam allowance (typically 1.5 cm or 5/8 inch) to the waist measurement before dividing, and add your hem allowance (typically 1 inch / 2.5 cm) to the desired length when calculating the outer radius.

    Why does a half circle skirt use less fabric?

    A half circle skirt has half the hem circumference of a full circle, so it fits inside a smaller fabric square and rarely requires piecing on standard 60-inch fabric.

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