How do I make a poofy petticoat/ pettiskirt?

Question

I am looking to make a petticoat/skirt that looks like this:
http://www.kaiyaeve.com

I have found that this is very similar to a square dancing petticoat which I have found adult sized patterns for. I am looking for a pattern I can follow, or instructions if anyone has any for sizes 12mo-6x. Thanks!

Answer 1

I have some experience sewing from photos. I've gone and looked at yourt picture. If I were making one of those, here's how I would go about it.

What that picture looks like is lots of gathers of fine tulle. It looks like they've made a 2-tier ruffle and then gathered it thickly. It may even be two layers. (If so, make a second set of the first and second tier, and then sew the one with the first and second tier and the shallow ruffle onto it.) It also has a shallow ruffle on the very edge, which makes it pouff out more. The top layer of the ruffle looks like it's about 1/3 the length of the girl's leg. It looks like it's about 4x or 5x the measurement of her waist. I'd make a waist piece out of wash-cotton (like bedsheet fabric) about 2x the child's waist measurement and 5" wide. Turn over about an inch and make a casing for elastic. Leave about 3" of fabric below the waist. That's where I'd sew the first tier on. The second tier looks like it's just a little longer, or maybe about half the length on the leg. It looks like it's about 3x the measurement of the top layer. You can sew it directly onto the first tier. Now do a strip about 2" wide and three times the length of the second tier. This is the final little shallow ruffle. You can line this with a layer of the washcotton, if that would make it more comfy for the little ones.

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Answer 2

I,too have been searching for a pattern like this. I love the look but can't bring myself to pay $80 for what my mom says is basically a slip that was worn under fancy dresses back when she was little. After some research, I found that some little girl pageant dresses are just like these, so try searching for that. I found a website www.mypageantkid.com who sells pageant patterns, but there are probably others. Hope this helps!!

Answer 3

How To Make A Pettiskirt

Answer 4

Have you thought about going to a second-hand/thrift type store and just buying a cheap one? If you don't like it, you could always take it apart and use the parts as your pattern.

Answer 5

just cut nylon net the length you need and gather it up till its the size you need it, then sew elastic on where its gathered. use any full skirt pattern for a child that size and then just keep gathering away till you feel its full enough.

Answer 6

If you layered a light gossamer fabric with sheer silk, you'll get a poofy effect, but still soft. Careful-the gossamer may be uncomfortable if you put it as the first layer!