Custom Order Skirt: Asymmetrical Double Circular Skirt: Start to Finish

I've been working on a custom order high-waisted double circular skirt.
The first photo is the very top outer layer of the skirt.
It is fully lined and under-stitched as seen in the 2nd photo.

Just to give you more information, a double circular skirt means that the front is one full circle skirt and so is the back.
So it is two circles in one skirt.
And because the top layer is lined, there are a total of 4 circles in this one layer.

There are two more layers that go under the top outer layer.
The first layer is the plain lining layer, which is the same pattern as the top layer.....front and back circle pattern.

Then the final layer is another layer of lining with tulle.
This is the "attached petticoat" layer so that the skirt gives a fuller flare and flounce.

I first cut over 30 pieces of tulle.
They are about 8"L x 50"W
The first photo shows some of those pieces that I cut.

Then I attach them together and gather them up with the machine, which is shown in the second photo.

Lastly, I mark on the petticoat layer where I want to sew the gathered tulle.
Then the tulle is pinned onto the fabric and sewn.
The final photo shows just the front petticoat.
I have to do one more of these for the back part.

So in total, there are the following:
2 main fabric circular patterns (top layer)
2 satin lining fabric circular patterns (top under layer)
2 satin lining fabric circular pattern (acts as official lining)
2 taffeta lining fabric circular pattern (petticoat layer)

Circle skirts usually requires the entire skirt is in shape of a circle.
This double circular skirt has 2 circle shapes in one skirt.
With all the layers included, it's like making 8 circle skirts!!

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The next two photos show the front and back of the waist part of the skirt.
The waist is corset inspired, so it's a high waisted and paneled.
The front is an asymmetrical lambskin piece with a circular dip.
This was a really tricky part to figure out how to attach the skirt to the waist while having just the dip fully lined and hanging free.

The bottom photo shows the back part of the waist.
It has adjustable gunmetal clasps held by lambskin trim.

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The last two photo shows the final skirt all put together!
(with the exception of the side snaps that need to be put in!)
The first photo is the front of the skirt.
And the second photo is the back.

Showroom Makeover

I've been rearranging the studio for the past few months.

Here is the showroom/boutique side of the space.

I hope to add some wall decor soon!

Latest News

Wow I can't believe we are already in October!
So much has happened since my last update.

Let's see, it's easiest for me to write in points...(business background)....so here it goes:

1.  Revamped and launched the new logo for the Felinus line
     You can check it out at: www.felinus.etsy.com

2.  Officially started a mens and unisex category within the Felinus line
     I sell men's ties now!
     You can also check it out at:  www.felinus.etsy.com

3.  Still making new items for fall/winter everyday

4.  And Lastly, always working on custom orders for my special clients!


And the next list states my plans for the near future:

1.  A new makeover for the main website

2.  Launching an online shop for the Sumie Tachibana Collection line

3.  Expanding the menswear products


I hope to update more often than once every 2 months!
Thank you so much for checking out this post.

Until next time,

Sumie T.