I'm a novice in sewing and know that you can get the radius by using the equation: R=C/2*Pi. Now, using the folded edges of the fabric; I've found my center point. Have measured the length of the radius and have marked both points on both sides of the center point. I'm just having a hard time creating a near perfect arch. I've tried the measure out a piece of yarn; one end on marking tool; other end on center point. I've tried the same method using my flexible measuring tape. I've googled this topic; found that you can use an architectural drafting compass; but they look to be complicated to use as well. This is beginning to really twerk my last nerve.
2007-11-17 09:09:17 · 5 answers · asked by momiwithattitude 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Felt will drape different than woven fabric. There is no single "best way" for both.
Unless the cross section of the person's waist is a circle, rather than something closer to an oval, a circle will not be optimal for the waist opening in a felt skirt. It will drape funny.
With woven fabric, you will have extra stretch on the bias so when you cut a circle, it won't hang evenly later.
You can always enlarge the waistline by stitching the waistband further out, but it's extremely difficult to size down.
It's usually more important that the skirt's hem be an even distance from the floor/ground when worn than it be a perfect circle when spread out at a picnic or whatever. I'd been taught to fit the waist first, then finish the hemline (before Elvis).
2007-11-17 18:38:04 · answer #1 · answered by h_brida 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fold the whole skirt fabric in 4. Mark the distance several times from the center point, to the outside radius length. It should then be fairly easy to connect the dots or just freehand cut the arch
2007-11-17 17:23:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no pro, but i've made my fair share of skirts. tie a string the length of your radius to a piece of chalk or a marker. Hold the end at the center point and draw a line holding the string taut. You should get a perfect arch.
2007-11-17 17:14:12 · answer #3 · answered by bookmark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a piece of poster board and put a sewing pin in the middle, and cut a string the length of the radius, and tie a pencil to the other end and drw out a circle, then place it on the fabric and use a fabric marker or a pencil to draw it out, then just cut
its like making a pencil compass, it serves the exact same purpose
2007-11-17 17:18:30 · answer #4 · answered by Mango Muncher 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
f you are having trouble with the drafting, end your misery and buy a nice pattern from your local fabric store. . They're very cheap and you can use it over and over.
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2007-11-17 18:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋