Today, we have a new project from my sewing friend, Debbie. We are going to show you How To Make A Ruffle Skirt – Free Printable Pattern! This is cute skirt is definitely a winner. Layered to perfection, this will quickly become one of your go to skirts. I love the way this three tiered ruffle skirt looks and flows with almost any top. Perfect for going anywhere or lounging at home. The included free printable pattern makes it simple to sew your own ruffle skirt with the perfect fit, which is getting harder and harder to find in-store. This is a perfect addition to your DIY closet as ruffles are in style right now.
Make it out of any lightweight fabric and wear it in comfort and style. Perfect skirt for casual or festive occasions, dress it up or down with sandals or high heels. You will feel comfortable all day. Let’s get started!
Supplies For How To Make A Ruffle Skirt
- 2 Yards of 60″ wide fabric – lightweight fabric such as cotton and cotton blends, challis, crepe, gauze, rayon, georgette, chiffon
- 1 Yard of 1″ Wide Elastic
- Free Printable Pattern
- Pins
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Thread nippers
- Sewing machine
- Matching Thread
- Bodkin / safety pin
- Rotary Cutter, Mat, & Ruler
Size Chart:
| Imperial (inches) | Small | Medium | Large |
| Chest | 34 | 36 | 38 |
| Waist | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| Hip | 38 | 40 | 42 |
** This pattern is drafted for a height of 5’ 4”- 5” 5”. This sewing project not in the size you are looking for? Then check out our tutorial on Pattern Grading.
The skirt finishes above the knee. To lengthen the skirt increase the length of all the pattern pieces by the same amount ( 2-3” should be enough to make it knee length) .
Pattern Printing Instructions
This pattern has layers, so that you can choose to print only the size you need. To achieve this Adobe Reader must be installed on your machine or device. Adobe Reader allows you to click on the layers icon which will show you each size with an eyeball beside it. Click on the eyeball beside the size you do not want to print.
Before printing check that your printer is set to No scaling or Actual size. Set the Page orientation to Auto or Portrait. And then print page 1. Measure the 2” test square to see if it measures exactly 2”. If it does, print the remaining pages.
Trimming Pages
Cut off the right and top margins of each printed page before assembling the pattern. You can use tape or school glue to adhere your paper pattern together.
Pattern Assembly
After the pages have been printed and trimmed as instructed above, use the quarter circles located at the corner of each page for perfect alignment. When done your pattern should look like this:
Pattern Pieces Checklist
Once you have printed and assembled your pattern you will cut:
- Ruffles – Cut 3 on Fold
- Connectors – Cut 2 on Fold
- Upper Skirt – Cut 1 on Fold
Elastic Cutting Chart
| Imperial (inches) | Small | Medium | Large |
| 1 “wide elastic | 27 | 29 | 31 |
Seam Allowance
Use a 3/8” seam allowance unless otherwise instructed.
How To Make A Ruffle Skirt – Free Printable Pattern Instructions
Once you have the pattern printed out and assembled, I like to wash, dry, and iron my fabric before I cut it according to the pattern. This gives me nice, crisp cut lines. Next on the how to make a ruffle skirt sewing tutorial, fold the connectors, ruffles and upper skirt right sides together, aligning the short ends. Pin or clip in place.
Sew the ends together with a 3/8” seam allowance.
Finish the edges with a pinking shear or zigzag stitch.
Set your sewing machine to the longest stitch and sew a basting / gathering stitch ¼” from the raw edge on the upper part of all the ruffle pieces. Ensure you leave long thread tails to gather the fabric.
Divide the top end of each ruffle fabric into into quarters.
Next on this how to make a ruffle skirt sewing tutorial, we will be hemming each of the ruffle pieces. To do this fold the hem ½ “ twice.
Sew the hem 1/8” from the fold.
Gather the top part of the ruffle fabric by pulling on the basting stitch. You will gather until it is the same with as the connector. You will do this for the middle and lower ruffle pieces. We are about halfway through this how to make a ruffle skirt sewing tutorial!
Divide the top end of the connectors into quarters by marking with pins / clips. Divide the ruffles into quarters by marking with pins / clips if you have not already done so. With right sides together pin the connector to the ruffle , aligning the side seam. Both the connector and the ruffle should be the same width.
Sew ruffle skirt piece and connecter together using a 3/8″ seam allowance.
Repeat this step for the other connector and ruffle pieces.
Take tier 2 (middle tier) and fold the connector so that its wrong sides is exposed.
Take tier 3 and slide it into tier 2 (i.e the right side of tier 3 should be touching the wrong side of tier 2). Pin the connector of tier 3 to the seam of tier 2 aligning side seams.
Sew both tiers together. We will now call this the Lower Skirt.
Take the last ruffle piece and pin it to the lower skirt and sew.
Pin the Upper skirt to the lower skirt and sew.
To sew the elastic band casing. Fold the upper skirt wrong sides together by 1/4” then by another 1”. Sew 1/8” from the fold, leaving a 2” opening to insert your elastic.
Attach your elastic to a safety pin and insert it into the skirt.
Overlap the two ends by ½” and stich securely.
Sew the opening closed.
The last step in the how to make a ruffle skirt sewing tutorial is to finish the raw edges of the seams on the inside of the skirt by using a serger, zigzag stitch or pinking shears.
And that’s it! Now you have a super cute ruffle skirt! This skirt is perfect for those warmer days when you want to be nice and cool without compromising on cuteness. Ruffles are in right now and this fun skirt is a great addition to your DIY wardrobe!
If you liked this how to sew a ruffle skirt with free pattern, make sure to pin it to your favorite Pinterest board or share it with friends on social media. If you decide to make this simple project on your own, make certain that you take a picture afterward and tag us on social media as we love seeing the fabrics and color choices that people use!
How To Sew A Ruffle Skirt With Free Pattern
This fun ruffle skirt is a great sewing tutorial to get started making your own clothes on. The included free pattern makes it easy. You'll love how cute this ruffle skirt looks on you!
Materials
Instructions
- Fold the connectors, ruffles and upper skirt, right sides together, aligning the short ends. Pin and sew. Finish the edges with a pinking shear or zigzag stitch.
- Set your sewing machine to the longest stitch and sew a basting / gathering stitch ¼” from the raw edge on the upper part of all the ruffle pieces. Ensure you leave long thread tails to gather the fabric.
- Divide the top end of each ruffle fabric into into quarters.
- Hem each ruffle piece by folding the hem ½ “ twice and sewing 1/8” from the fold.
- Gather the top part of the ruffle fabric by pulling on the basting stitch. You will gather until it is the same with as the connector. You will do this for the middle and lower ruffle pieces.
- Divide the top end of the connectors into quarters by marking with clips.
- Divide the ruffles into quarters by marking with clips if you have not already done so.
- With right sides together pin the connector to the ruffle , aligning the side seam. Both the connector and the ruffle should be the same width.
- Sew them together.
- Repeat this step for the other connector and ruffle pieces.
- Take tier 2 (middle tier) and fold the connector so that its wrong sides is exposed. Take tier 3 and slide it into tier 2.
- Pin the connector of tier 3 to the seam of tier 2 aligning side seams.
- Sew both tiers together. We will now call this the Lower Skirt.
- Take the last ruffle piece and pin it to the lower skirt and sew.
- Pin the Upper skirt to the lower skirt and sew.
- To sew the elastic band casing, fold the upper skirt wrong sides together by 1/4” then by another 1”.
- Sew 1/8” from the fold, leaving a 2” opening to insert your elastic.
- Attach your elastic to a safety pin and insert it into the skirt.
- Overlap the two ends by ½” and stich securely.
- Sew the opening closed.
- Finish the raw edges of the seams on the inside of the skirt by using a serger, zigzag stitch or pinking shears.
- Enjoy your new ruffle skirt!
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