How to Create an Angle Cut Dance Skirt

Info about the Here we are going to show you how to create an angle cut skirt. This is great if you want a layered look but you do not want a lot of extra fabric. This is the perfect technique to use.

Supplies:

Two circle skirts
Yardstick or straight edge
Scissors

Directions:

Choosing materials

You will need to choose two circle skirts – both skirts the same color or different colors. In our sample, we are using two different colors so that it is easier for you to see what we are doing here.

Cutting the skirts

We are going to cut each skirt from opposite sides so that you really see the dramatic difference showing how this can really change the look of the skirt.

Starting with the first skirt (we will use the black skirt), fold it in half lengthwise, pin it in the center front and center back and then you are going to put those together so you can make sure it is even. Lay the skirt flat and then cut the hem of the skirt at an angle from right to left. You can use longer skirts to make it more striking. Start cutting very high on one side and cut it at an angle down to the hem on the other edge. The higher you start the cutting, the more dramatic it will be. It is strictly your preference as to how high you should start cutting. You will notice that you will have a number of points along the hem. Lay the skirt down on a flat surface and just round out those points.

Now, place the skirt with the tapered hem on top of the other skirt and you will see you have a remarkable look. Make sure to clean up any jagged places along the hemline.

An alternate look would be to use the exact same technique on both skirts. The only difference is that one skirt would be cut high on the left and one would be cut high on the right. Then, when you layer the skirts, it will create a criss cross effect that is very stunning. However, there are two things to consider. One thing to consider is if you start cutting the skirt starting very high on both sides, you could end up with an unintended crotch shot where the skirts cross. Secondly, even if the cuts are not real high, you could end up with a situation where the point where the two skirts cross could end up looking like an arrow pointing to the crotch. For that reason, you should stagger the hem lines. One way to prevent that would be to cut the angles a little off center so that it does not look like an arrow pointing to the crotch. A second way would be to start cutting higher on one skirt and lower on the other.

If you use Lycra or another fabric that does not ravel, it will not need to be hemmed. It is just that simple to create this angled skirt.