Gathered skirt sewing pattern

A dirndl skirt from rectangles: one, two or three tiers, an elastic waist or a waistband, and pockets. Beginner.

The gathered skirt as it comes; change its style in the app.

Style options

Skirt panel (2 to cut), Waist casing (1 to cut), Pocket bag (4 to cut). Seam allowances included.

Choose a standard size or put in your own measurements: the pattern is drafted to them. The women’s body measurements (cm):

Men’s sizes XS to 3XL are in the app too. See how to take your measurements.

Suggested fabrics: Cotton lawn, poplin, seersucker, voile, linen, viscose, double gauze.

For UK 12, as it comes:

Sew the panels of each tier together along their short sides to make a loop (leave one seam of the top tier open for a zip, or for pockets sew them in first). Neaten and press.
Sew a pocket bag to each side seam of the top tier between the notches, right sides together, before closing those seams. Sew round the bags as you close the seams, and press the pockets to the front.
Run two rows of long stitches along the top of the skirt and draw them up evenly to fit the waist casing or waistband.
Join the casing’s short ends, leaving a gap in the seam for the elastic, fold it in half lengthwise and sew it to the skirt. Thread the elastic through, overlap its ends and sew them, then close the gap.
Press up the hem, turn under the raw edge and stitch. Press.

Pull-on trousers: Easy trousers with an elastic waist: shorts, knee, cropped or full length, wide, straight or tapered legs, and pockets.
Tote bag: A sturdy tote with boxed corners, long or short handles, an optional lining and an inside pocket.
Apron: A bib apron with a neck strap, long ties and a big front pocket, sized to you.