Verified Open Pattern (1.0.0-published)

This pattern includes verified home printable specification files, dual-unit sizing charts, and full cutting guides. Upstream source: Threadline Open Design Studio (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Maxi Skirt Beginner XS – 3XL

Tiered Ruffle Maxi Skirt

Tiered Ruffle Maxi Skirt. Sourced directly from verified open distributions with authentic rights. Includes complete size tables, ease notes, and illustrated construction steps.

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Technical Garment Schematics

Front and back flats illustrating seam lines, hem curves, and design details.

Front Elevation

Back Elevation

Sizing & Measurement Tables

Review both body benchmarks and finished garment ease before cutting your cloth.

Measurement Unit

Toggle between metric and imperial values across all charts

1. Body Measurements Chart

Your physical body dimensions. Measure over undergarments with a snug tape.

Swipe sizes

Size	Waist	Hip
XS	62 cm	88 cm
S	68 cm	94 cm
M	74 cm	100 cm
L	80 cm	106 cm
XL	90 cm	116 cm
2XL	100 cm	126 cm
3XL	110 cm	136 cm

2. Finished Garment Measurements Chart

Dimensions of the sewn garment, including designed wearing ease.

Swipe sizes

Size	Finished Waist	Finished Hip	Finished Length	Bottom Hem
XS	64 cm	104 cm	96 cm	240 cm
S	70 cm	110 cm	96.5 cm	248 cm
M	76 cm	116 cm	97 cm	256 cm
L	82 cm	122 cm	97.5 cm	264 cm
XL	92 cm	132 cm	98.5 cm	280 cm
2XL	102 cm	142 cm	99.5 cm	296 cm
3XL	112 cm	152 cm	100.5 cm	312 cm

Size Selection Guidance

Select size based on natural waist and fullest hip measurement.

Wearing Ease Explanation

+15 to +25 cm hip ease provided by tiered gathers for effortless movement.

Fabric & Materials

Recommended substrates, stretch allowances, yardage requirements, and required notions.

Recommended Fabrics

Lightweight to medium-weight woven: cotton voile, rayon challis, linen, or chambray

Rayon challis or viscose lawn (110–140 gsm)
Cotton voile or double gauze
Lightweight washed linen

Stretch Requirement: None (0% stable woven)

Notions & Sewing Tools

Ensure you have these ready before starting.

Notions:

Matching all-purpose sewing thread
Universal sewing needle (size 70/10 or 80/12)
40 mm (1.5 in) non-roll elastic for waist casing
Safety pin or bodkin for threading elastic

Tools Required:

Sewing machine
Fabric shears
Pins or fabric clips
Steam iron and ironing board

Fabric Yardage Requirements

Size Bracket	115 cm (45") Width	150 cm (60") Width
XS – M	3.2 m (3.5 yd)	2.6 m (2.85 yd)
L – XL	3.7 m (4.05 yd)	3 m (3.3 yd)
2XL – 3XL	4.2 m (4.6 yd)	3.5 m (3.85 yd)

Seam Allowances & Cutting Layout

Exact seam allowances included in pattern lines, piece list, and cutting discipline.

Standard Seams

10 mm (3/8 in) included on all seams.

Hem Allowance

30 mm (1 1/4 in) tailored hem.

Neck & Armhole

N/A (Skirt garment).

Pattern Pieces to Cut

Piece Name	Quantity & Orientation	Grainline / Cutting Notes
Top Skirt Tier	Cut 2 in Fabric (1 Front, 1 Back)	Upper tier beneath waistband
Middle Skirt Tier	Cut 2 in Fabric (1 Front, 1 Back)	Gathered middle tier (1.4:1 ratio)
Bottom Ruffle Tier	Cut 2 in Fabric (1 Front, 1 Back)	Gathered lower flounce (1.5:1 ratio)
Elastic Waistband Casing	Cut 1 on Fold in Fabric	Encloses 40 mm waistband elastic

Fabric Cutting Checklist:

Press fabric before cutting to remove packing folds and pre-shrink fibers.
Align piece grainlines strictly parallel to fabric selvages.
Transfer notch markings with small 3 mm snips into the seam allowance margin.

Printable Pattern Files

Download PDF files for home printing on standard desktop printers.

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Updated: 2026-03-09

Instructions Available

Complete offline sewing guidebook with dual calibration test squares, yardage charts, pattern piece cut list, numbered steps, and troubleshooting.

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A4 Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for A4 paper (21 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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US Letter Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for US Letter paper (25 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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Printer Calibration Test Sheet (Free Single Sheet) 2.4 KB

Print at 100% scale (no fit-to-page) and measure the 50mm and 2-inch test boxes with a hard ruler.

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Print Instructions:

Open the downloaded PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader or a dedicated desktop PDF viewer. In the print dialog, select "Actual Size" or "Custom Scale: 100%". Never select "Fit to Printable Area". Always measure the calibration square on Page 1 before proceeding.

These files are prepared from documented pattern references through a technical drafting workflow. If anything appears incorrect, unclear, or causes a sewing problem, email feedbacksewingpattern@gmail.com. Send pattern feedback.

100% Scale Verification

Print Page 1 at 100% scale without page scaling. Check Metric box (50 mm x 50 mm) or Imperial box (2.0 in x 2.0 in = 50.8 mm) with a rigid ruler.

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Tile Assembly Instructions

Align numbered registration marks and butt tile edges flush without overlapping untrimmed paper. Tape securely.

Step-by-Step Sewing Instructions

Draft construction notes. Readable online; review against the pattern pieces before sewing.

Stitch Tier Side Seams

Stitch side seams for each of the three tiers (Top, Middle, and Bottom Ruffle) right sides together to create three closed fabric loops. Finish seam allowances.

Gather Middle Tier to Top Tier

Run two parallel gathering threads along upper edge of Middle Tier. Divide Middle and Top tiers into quarters, pull gathering threads to match, pin right sides together, and stitch. Finish seam and press upward.

Gather Bottom Ruffle to Middle Tier

Run gathering threads along upper edge of Bottom Ruffle. Quarter-mark both tiers, distribute gathers evenly, and stitch right sides together. Finish and press seam upward.

Assemble Elastic Waistband

Join waistband casing ends into a ring, leaving a 40 mm opening on inside. Fold lengthwise wrong sides together and press. Pin waistband to upper edge of Top Tier right sides together and stitch.

Insert Elastic and Hem Ruffle

Thread 40 mm elastic through waistband casing opening, overlap ends by 15 mm, and zig-zag securely. Close opening. Turn a narrow 6 mm double-fold hem along bottom ruffle and edgestitch.