This is a tutorial for making a panel skirt for burlesque. It shows two different options for the panel shape - half circle and straight panels (half circle requires much more fabric than straight panels). This is a great project for people without a sewing machine and pretty easy for beginners! Here are some notes:

Panel Skirt shape options. See the half-circle option in the back panel of Josephine’s skirt and the straight panel options for her front panel (and both panels for the students) in this video: https://youtu.be/AXI1sugqB5Q?si=_hkat8Sct9H2iSMD

How to take measurements for the half-panel skirt option: https://youtu.be/AXI1sugqB5Q?si=_hkat8Sct9H2iSMD

How to make a custom pattern for the half circle panels here: https://www.sparklybelly.com/how-to-make-a-circle-skirt-pattern/?fbclid=IwY2xjawF6sENleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYaCK1u_uzLByVb8oU6Cdhqq2LUUgxisgnkPh7jOl9zk61KYdWBCo0YjtQ_aem_ZnuaswYl1xYB1VshKa1AhQ

How to gather the top edge by hand sewing here: https://blog.treasurie.com/gathering-by-hand/

Materials You Need

Fabric (3 to 4.5m depending on sizing and style) that won’t fray

Stretch satin

Stretch mesh

Powermesh

Jersey Knit

Pre-made belt OR materials to build your own (see explanation video opening)

Felt sheets in color to match your elastic belt

Decorative trim that matches your elastic belt

Applique (fits nicely on belt band)

Decorative trim (fits nicely on belt band)

Tools You Need

Fabric scissors

Paper scissors

Glue Gun (full size)

Glue sticks (full size)

Sewing thread (any colour)

Sewing needle

Measuring tape

Marker

Straight Pins

Large sheets of paper

Newspaper

small sheets taped together

Wrapping paper

Tape

Scotch tape

Painter’s tape

Masking tape