I'm trying to make a skirt that will swirl way out when you twirl. The desired effect is that the skirt sticks more or less straight out as the wearer spins, or (if it's not a full circle) sticks out as far as it can go.
I have tried making almost-full-circle skirts, but find that the bottom (hem) of the skirt starts to ripple and flap before the skirt extends out as far as it ought to be able to.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what is needed?
I've been using a fairly simple design -- 3/4 or 7/8 of a flat circle, with the inner diameter chosen to get the waist size and the outer one to give the right skirt length -- anywhere from a few inches below the knee to over-the-ankle.
I just use lightweight cotton or cotton broadcloth with a hem, sometimes some piping or lace at the hem.
Does it need to have a different profile? Heavier fabric? Flaps and spoilers :-) ?
-- AMM