Fashion blogger Dulce Candy created an easy to follow DIY tutorial creating a colorful faux leather circle skirt. For supplies, gather together some bright faux leather, matching thread and a zipper to coordinate. This is a beginner level sewing project that anyone can recreate.
- For the first step, trace a skirt that fits well onto dotted paper to create a pattern.
- Next, cut out the pattern using a pair of scissors.
- Unfold your faux leather fabric and begin to pin the pattern down on the “wrong” side of the fabric, which means the opposite of the fun, colorful side.
- After the pinning is complete, use your scissors and cut out the fabric with the pattern attached.
- The next step is to create a waistband and pin it to the skirt fabric with the right sides together.
- Sew the waistband using the sewing machine and a zipper approximately 7 inches in length. The wonderful quality about faux leather is that no hemming is required, so you won’t have to worry about any fussy fraying along the edges.
- Lastly pin the opened zipper onto the skirt and sew together with the sewing machine.
The final result is gorgeous, and Dulce Candy styled her bubblegum pink skater skirt with a chic white and black polka dotted blouse. If you love looking polished, pair with a fitted blazer, wool hat and cute crossbody bag for a look that’s perfect for fall. Jessica, fashion blogger at Hapa Time, looks chic in a metallic skater skirt.
She teamed her skirt with a thin belt, galaxy print top and silver accessories. Add a little drama to your look by layering a tulle skirt underneath for added volume. Go for a goth inspired outfit by wearing all black and pairing with tights and lace up Doc Marten boots. Sweater weather is upon us, pair a playful knit with a colorful skater skirt and knit beanie for the chilly temps.
Amp up the volume on your look with heeled booties and a gold cuff around your leg for added intrigue. Mix and match heavy and light fabrics by pairing a faux leather skirt with a lace blouse, giving you a chance to wear summer pieces year-round. Check out our wide array of faux leather fabric options available here at MJTrends.
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I appreciate that the tutorial doesn’t overcomplicate things, especially with straightforward steps like cutting after pinning the pattern down.
Pairing faux leather with lace is a great suggestion, and it makes the skirt feel less seasonal so you can wear it beyond fall.
The goth-inspired outfit idea with tights and Doc Martens gives the same skirt a totally different vibe, which is cool for versatility.
The tip about pinning carefully on faux leather is important since you don’t want to damage the material more than necessary.
The beginner-friendly angle really comes through, especially with simple steps like pinning the pattern and sewing the waistband right sides together.
The styling ideas at the end were a nice touch, especially the bubblegum pink skirt with the polka dot blouse—super playful but still polished.
Including another example like Jessica’s metallic skater skirt helps visualize how different finishes of faux leather can change the outfit.
Using bright faux leather instead of sticking to black makes the project feel more fun, and the bubblegum pink example really sells that idea.
Using a 7-inch zipper seems like a manageable detail, and I appreciate that the article spells out exactly when to attach it during construction.
Not having to hem faux leather is such a relief, especially for a circle skirt where the edge can get tricky with regular fabrics.
Tracing a well-fitting skirt instead of drafting from scratch makes this project feel approachable even if you’re new to sewing.
The suggestion to mix heavy and light fabrics stood out to me, since faux leather can feel stiff on its own without something softer.
I’m glad you mentioned matching thread and zipper because those small details can make or break the final look with faux leather.
I like how the tutorial starts by tracing an existing skirt on dotted paper; that makes the pattern step way less intimidating for beginners like me.
The note about cutting on the wrong side of the faux leather was really helpful, since it’s easy to forget which side is which when you’re working with bright colors.
I hadn’t considered layering a tulle skirt underneath for volume, but that could really transform the silhouette into something more dramatic.
The fall styling with a blazer, wool hat, and crossbody bag feels very wearable and not just for photos.