Free 3/4 Circle Skirt PDF Pattern Download (Inclusive,21 Sizes)
My favourite thing to sew for other people is a circle skirt, specifically a three quarter circle skirt. In my opinion, a 3/4 circle skirt has the perfect amount of fullness. I’ve written several posts about circle skirts as part of an ongoing series, and this free 3/4 circle skirt PDF pattern is the final piece. I’m so excited to finally share it.
Before you download: Please read this entire post before you print or cut anything. There are two different cutting layouts depending on your size. It’s a quick read, I promise!
Table of Contents
About This Free 3/4 Circle Skirt Pattern
This free three quarter circle skirt pattern was generated using Sewist CAD software as a and is a parametric sewing pattern. This means that the pattern is adjusted dynamically based on specific measurements. I want to be upfront and say that it has not been tested by a group of pattern testers, however, I do have confidence in it.
A circle skirt is based on a single waist circumference measurement. Because this is a parametric pattern, each size was generated directly from a specific waist measurement, with no other variables involved. Each circle skirt goes in increments of 1 in, from 28 to 48 in at the waist, bringing us to a total of 21 sizes. You can check out my drafting tutorial for 3/4 circle skirts to learn more.
Don’t see your size? Email me and I’ll draft and send you the PDF for free.
How to Choose Your Size
This pattern uses only your waist measurement to determine your size. Here’s how to get it:
Take a snug measurement of your natural waist without any clothing. This matters because I’ve already incorporated around ¾ in of ease into the pattern.
Your size name will look like: W28, W29, W30… all the way up to W48. W signifies the waist circumference and the number corresponds to the actual measurements in inches. Find the file that matches your measurement and use that one.
Printing and Assembling the Pattern
Printing:
This is an A4 PDF pattern that will work on US Letter paper too. Select your paper size in your printer settings. For scaling, choose one of the following options: ‘100%’, ‘Actual Size’ or ‘No Scale’. Print the first page only and check that the test box measures correctly. If it does, print the rest of the pattern.
Assembling the pattern pages:
The pattern pages use a grid numbering system such that each page is labelled with two numbers separated by a slash, 1/1, 1/2, 2/1, 2/2. The first number is the row and the second is the column. Trim the pages and tape them as arranged below.
About the Measurements Printed on the Pattern Piece
Because this pattern was generated using parametric CAD software, each pattern piece is automatically labelled with a set of body measurements separated by slashes, in cm. Please ignore these when choosing your size.
The sizes in this pattern were drafted in inches and W28, W29… W48 refers to your waist measurement in inches. Because the software rounds the metric conversions, those numbers can look inconsistent across sizes: you might see one size increase by 3 cm and the next by only 2 cm.
Supplies & Cutting Layout:
Fabric & other materials
- Fabric (see yardage below)- Pretty much any woven fabric for this skirt. Stiffer, heavier fabrics won’t drape well, but they are great if you want more structure. Avoid slippery fabrics like chiffon if you are a total beginner.
- Lightweight fusible interfacing
- Invisible zipper
- Matching thread
The skirt is 60 cm (~ 24 inches) long from waist to hem. The estimated yardage below assumes you are using fabric that is around 150 cm / 60 in wide.
Cutting Layout:
From main fabric you will have 1 skirt pattern piece and 1 waistband piece. You need the following:
- 2 skirt pieces cut on fold (main fabric)
- 4 waistband pieces cut on fold (main fabric)
- 2 waistband pieces cut on fold (lightweight fusible interfacing)
W28-W38 Grainline
W39-W48 Grainline
There are two suggested cutting layouts depending on your size group, W28–W38 and W39–W48 files. Feel free to change the grainline position and cutting layout; this is my suggestion based on 150 cm / 60 in wide fabric.
If you find yourself in the size range, W28–W38, you may use the following layout as the pattern pieces will fit the fabric width with the grainline parallel to the foldline. Pieces shown (as traced on fold) below.
For W39–W48, the grainline has been repositioned to allow the larger pieces to fit within the same fabric width, such that the traced pieces (on fold) would look like the image below:
Sewing Instructions
Rather than repeat full sewing instructions here, I’m linking to my existing tutorial which walks you through the entire construction process step by step:
👉 How to Sew a Three Quarter Circle Skirt — full tutorial
Download the Free 3/4 Circle Skirt PDF Pattern
Disclaimer: You are welcome to sell items made from this pattern. You are NOT allowed to sell, redistribute, or claim this pattern as your own.
W28-W38 Free Three-Quarter Circle Skirt (1 download )
W39-W48 Free Three-Quarter Circle Skirt (0 downloads )
If you’re interested in a full circle skirt sewing pattern, check out my other free full circle skirt blog post.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this circle skirt pattern? The skirt is 60 cm or ~ 24 in from waist to hem. You can lengthen or shorten it at the hem by adding or subtracting evenly all the way around the curved hem edge.
Does this pattern include a seam allowance? Yes, 1 cm or 3/8 in
Why are there two different cutting layouts? Sizes W28–W38 and W39–W48 use have differently positioned grainlines to ensure all the pattern pieces fit on 150 cm wide fabric.
My size isn’t in the range. What do I do? Drop me an email and I’ll generate and send you the right size for free.
What pattern format does this pattern come in? This pattern comes as a digital print at home PDF (A4). If you would like the copy shop version (A0), drop me an email. I’ll add this format if there is enough interest.
Till next time, happy sewing!
