digital hula hoop skirt sewing pattern
This reversible, pull-on, twirly skirt has a flippy flounce and an elastic waistband. Select contrasting or coordinating fabrics to highlight the fact that the fabric on the opposite side will be visible at the pleats on each side of the skirt.
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Digital Patterns
This style is provided as a digital pattern. It may be printed on both home printers (using either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper) and at service bureaus that handle 36" wide sheets. When you complete your order, you will be provided with a unique code to instantly download the pattern. See our digital product policy for full details.
Printing Information, Sizes 6M-4:
- Instructions: 10 pages
- Tiled pattern pieces: 7 pages
- 36-inch pattern sheets: 1 page
- A0 pattern sheets: not available for this pattern
Printing Information, Sizes 5-12:
- Instructions: 10 pages
- Tiled pattern pieces: 10 pages
- 36-inch pattern sheets: 1 page
- A0 pattern sheets: not available for this pattern
Description
This reversible, pull-on, twirly skirt has a flippy flounce and an elastic waistband. Select contrasting or coordinating fabrics to highlight the fact that the fabric on the opposite side will be visible at the pleats on each side of the skirt.
Skills Used
Each of our patterns calls on a unique set of sewing skills. Haven't ever done one of these things before? Don't worry. We'll walk you through it, step by step.
After successfully sewing this pattern, you will have developed the following skills: reversible garment.
Suggested Fabrics
Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, voile, lawn, shirting, poplin, broadcloth, and linen. Note: Not recommended for thick or heavy fabrics.
Notions
3/4" elastic, coordinating thread.
Fabric Guide (fabric width: 44"-45")
SIZE 6-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 2T 3T 4 Fabric A 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 1 yard Fabric B 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 1 yard
SIZE 5 6 7 8 10 12 Fabric A 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards Fabric B 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards
Finished Measurements
SIZE 6-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 2T 3T 4 Waist* 19 1/2" 20 1/2 " 21" 22" 23" 24" Length 9" 9 1/4" 9 1/2" 9 3/4" 10" 10 1/2"
SIZE 5 6 7 8 10 12 Waist* 25 1/2" 26 1/2" 27 1/2" 28 1/2" 30" 31 1/2" Length 11" 11 1/2" 12" 12 1/2" 13" 13 1/2" * Fully extended
English System Size Chest
(in)Waist
(in)Hip
(in)Height
(in)Weight
(lbs)6-12M 19 19 ½ 19 ½ 27-29 17-22 12-18M 19 ¾ 20 ½ 20 ½ 29-31 22-27 18-24M 20 ½ 21 21 31-33 27-30 2T 21 21 22 33-36 30-33 3T 21 ½ 21 23 36-39 33-36 4 22 ½ 21 ½ 24 39-42 36-39 5 23 ½ 22 25 ½ 42-45 39-44 6 24 ½ 22 ½ 26 ½ 45-49 45-55 7 25 ½ 23 27 ½ 49-52 56-64 8 26 ½ 23 ½ 28 ½ 52-54 65-72 10 28 24 30 54-56 73-77 12 29 25 31 ½ 56-58 78-82 Metric System Size Chest
(cm)Waist
(cm)Hip
(cm)Height
(cm)Weight
(kg)6-12M 48 50 50 69-74 8-10 12-18M 50 52 51 74-79 10-12 18-24M 52 53 56 79-84 12-14 2T 53 53 56 84-91 14-15 3T 55 53 58 91-99 15-16 4 57 55 61 99-107 16-18 5 60 56 65 107-114 18-20 6 62 57 67 114-124 20-25 7 65 58 70 124-132 25-29 8 67 60 72 132-137 29-33 10 71 61 76 137-142 33-35 12 74 64 80 142-147 35-37 Average rating: (4.5 of 5) based on 11 reviews
Fun to sew and fun to wear!Reviewed by Gayatri (✓ Verified Buyer) on 04/06/2017I just finished this for my daughter and she loves it. She likes that it's reversible, plus, there's no front and back, which makes it easy to pull on for a 3-year old. The sewing was very straightforward and as always, the instructions are very clear and easy to follow. There will be many more Hula Hoop skirts in the wardrobe now!Was this helpful?Cute skirtReviewed by Katherine (✓ Verified Buyer) on 08/22/2016While the skirt I made for my granddaughter turned out really cute, I have been having trouble with the directions. Maybe I have been sewing way too long and am set in my ways. The way the patterns go together are counter intuitive, which really throws me for a loop. I did lengthen the upper portion as my granddaughter is quite tall, but the turn line on the flipped over part seemed way too wide, so I just made the lower skirt fit the upper skirt, and whatever was left over was the flip part, Turned out very nice, but was frustratingYes, the construction method used for this pattern is unique, and that's what gives the interesting reversible finish. If you trust the instructions and follow them as written (even if they seem a bit odd) you will come out with a pleasing result.Was this helpful?The Good, Great and Not So Good about the Hula SkirtReviewed by Jan Guerard (✓ Verified Buyer) on 04/08/2016The good - it does produce a very cute "twirly skirt" as requested by my Granddaughter.
The Great - as always the instructions are wonderfully clear and easy to follow.
The Not So Good - the skirt is WAY TOO SHORT!! I know that my Granddaughter is tall, but this skirt is too, too short. I did compensate for her height by going up in size (2 1/2 yr old - size 5), but even so the skirt is too short for comfort... not sure she will be able to wear it.
I know that I can modify the pattern to try to make it fit better but I really shouldn't have too!Was this helpful?Sew EasyReviewed by Therese Compton (✓ Verified Buyer) on 03/31/2016Delightful little skirt. Made it in Liberty Tana Lawn for my great granddaughter.Was this helpful?Easy PeasyReviewed by Karen Kuntz (✓ Verified Buyer) on 09/30/2015This skirt went together so easily and turned out adorable. I can't wait to make the other patterns of yours.Was this helpful?A HitReviewed by Anne Lucky (✓ Verified Buyer) on 09/20/2015I made 2 of these for my 2 and 3 year old granddaughters: both of them loved the skirt and my daughter wants one for herself! Do you make adult patterns?Was this helpful?Great Pattern!Reviewed by Rosemary (✓ Verified Buyer) on 06/26/2015Very easy to sew, all seams are enclosed and my daughter loves it! I plan to make many more of these.Was this helpful?happy skiryReviewed by Karin (✓ Verified Buyer) on 06/24/2015A very easy to follow pattern with a sweet result that's easy to vary. I will definitely buy more from Oliver S!Was this helpful?Hula Hoop SkirtReviewed by BJM on 11/18/2014Once I figured out the directions (have not sewn for years & it was a little tricky for me to figure out how to make the pattern), this little skirt was very easy to put together & it is adorable. An added plus is that it is reversible so that opens the wearability options. I highly recommend this pattern. It appears to be true to size. It was a fun first project for a novice.2 of 2 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?The Go-To Birthday Gift!Reviewed by Nicole on 08/27/2013Why did I take so long to make this? Love it L O V E it! I only recently made this super fun little skirt up in light weight denim, reversing the fabric so it was light one side and dark the other. A quick and easy sew but take care that you mark the notches as detailed in the first step of the sewing instructions. I had an issue with my frill being a little large for the yoke but that was easy to adjust and I really need to make it again to see what I did wrong. I paired it with a lined Ice cream blouse and it looked sweet but still quite acceptable to a grown up 10 year old. http://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/9477701786/in/photostream/3 of 3 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Fast Fun SkirtReviewed by Sasha on 08/01/2013I sewed up a couple of these for my girls. They are a quick sew and really cute. It is nice that they are reversible so they can wear them more often.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?From the Discussion Forums
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