Make two lines of basting stitches 1/4 inches apart to gather the waist. Gather these two rows of stitching together until the top of the skirt is the same as your waist measurement, plus 1/2 to 1 inch.

You can add extra ruffles to these layers for more fullness – made with netting or voile. 1-inch wide Extra ruffles can be attached to the hem of each layer of your petticoat. Usually, these frilly ruffles are added from the top layer for puffiness. If you want more fullness at the bottom, you can use a horsehair braid at the hem – it will give you that suspended pouffy look. You can make the basic gathered petticoat very easily. You need cotton fabric which is not too lightweight, and some tulle fabric/netting to make this gathered petticoat skirt. Gathered petticoat skirt Pattern Layers of flounces were attached to the lower edge to give great fullness to the outer skirt. If one petticoat did not give the full effect, more than one was worn. Petticoats are typically made of cotton and lace or silk fabrics while crinolines are made of plastic or metal rings. Both petticoats and crinolines come in an array of colors and designs so you can match them with your outfit depending on how you want your skirt to look. Puffy skirts are often associated with cheerleaders… but they can be just as trendy as they’re flirty. They come in different styles that have one thing in common: volume.Join the net pieces on the short edge to form one long piece. Mark 4 equal divisions of the net. Gather the frill using two basting stitches along the edge. Distribute the gathers among these four divisions You can also go for other materials that could be used in your skirt like organza… taffeta… cotton… or wool. You can use these fabrics not only for skirts but also for tops and other clothing items. Below we have listed the steps that will help you in making some really fancy skirts. In the costumes of old Bands of contrasting fabric at the bottom of petticoats were added – this will be visible under the gown and hence were made of more expensive fabric than used for the petticoat skirt.

Crinoline is the stiff fabric used to make petticoats. Crinoline is a stiff net that is used to give the petticoat a nice volume and flounce. It is usually attached to the hem of the petticoat, but you can also attach the crinoline to the whole skirt in a tired fashion for a full look. Nowadays, many use the term crinoline as a substitute word for petticoat, which is wrong. You can see the pattern to make this ruffled tiered skirt in the post on DIY Gypsy skirt here. It gives you all the bounce you want under the skirt. In summary… Puffy skirts look great when you walk down a street or party in the club. Although the concept may seem relatively simple… there are actually a lot of details that make it work. In general… there are 3 methods to make a skirt puffy or full: slash… crinoline… and petticoat. The slash method creates the illusion of volume by cutting long vertical slits at regular intervals into the fabric… then folding the top and bottom edges in toward each other to create pleats.Crinoline is still used today… although it is not as popular as it once was. A few examples of its use include lingerie… tablecloths… and display items for shops such as bridal stores. Crinoline is also used in crafts by people making costumes for things like ballet or plays and historical reenactments. What Are Puffy Skirts Called?

The crinoline under-layer can be made from any lightweight material that’s stiff enough to support the layers of fabric above it. Skirts with crinoline are usually made from sheer fabrics like tulle and chiffon but don’t limit yourself to these materials if the look you want isn’t available in those. Sheer cotton and other light fabrics can work well too. If you want fullness from the waist, you will have to attach many layers of tulle. I have given here two layers of tulle strips. More and more layers of tulle will give you greater fullness. Instead of tulle, you can use crinoline.For a fitted skirt, a gathered petticoat will bring unwanted bulk. How to make a Petticoat Layered Petticoats To make a skirt appear poofy, wear a petticoat or crinoline underneath. These undergarments are designed to add volume and fullness to a skirt, creating a more dramatic silhouette. A tulle or organza petticoat can be worn under a formal or wedding dress for added volume, while a crinoline or layered tulle skirt can add volume to a casual or everyday outfit. Additionally, choosing a skirt with a fuller shape, such as an A-line or circle skirt, can also help create a poofy effect without the need for additional undergarments. Skirts made from rich fabrics such as satin… silk… or velvet will automatically add volume to your lower half. You need to decide whether you want a pencil skirt or a flared skirt with more volume.

Keep the bias strip along the outside of the waist with the fabric edges together. Stitch with a 1/ 4 inch seam allowance. The petticoat pattern given here is a simple petticoat skirt that I usually wear under lots of clothes – long maxi skirts, lehengas, saris, and long gowns. It is a fitting skirt from the waist to the hip and then panels flaring slightly to the hem. Being fitted near the waist makes it a lifesaver in that there is no added unwanted bulk of the usually gathered underskirts. Use multiple layers of tulle – Tulle is a type of netting fabric used for tutus as well as petticoats. You can buy rolls of tulle and layer them on your skirt for more volume. If you use 2-3 layers… you will definitely get a nice amount of volume. You can either gather the top edge or pleat the fullness so that it does not bulk up on the waist. Either make an elastic casing and insert a 1/2 inch wide elastic to gather the waistline, or make a regular waistband and join the skirt after gathering it.

Cut out the pattern pieces – The skirt pieces and bias strip for the waistband and the crinoline pieces. Keep the zipper face down on the seam allowance where the basting stitches are made. Pin in place. Sew the sides.