These are the averages of measurements that I found over and over. I have used many sources and my own experience to create this chart. The waist is the actual waist size, I cut my elastic about 1/2 inch smaller, and then overlap to sew about 1-1.5 inches. The waist is not too tight but totally not falling down. Plus, it gives it a lot of room to grow. The length is to the knee. Remember, this is the FINISHED length - so depending on how you make your seams, you will have to add inches to your pattern for the bottom hem, and the top casing for the elastic.
For me, I like to cut my fabric about 1.5-2 times the waist size. This makes a size full skirt without being too poofy.
I can tell you that these sizes are pretty accurate based on my girls.
*Actual waist size, I cut elastic 1/2 inch shorted than the listed size, then overlap about an inch
** FINISHED length - add additional inches for bottom hem, and top casing for elastic.
Here are some skirts using these measurements
And, when making a tiered skirt - I like to use this calculator to figure out the measurements for each tier. But, you can also just use a multiplier of 1.5 for each row.
8 comments:
Is the waist size before or after it has been sewn together? For instance, do you start with a piece of fabric that's 20" long (with room for the seam)?
2 years later, but thanks. I also look for these measures all the time.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this chart! Been looking everywhere for something like this! :)
Any good websites to get unique fabric?
Thanks! I have been trying to figure this out and it was relief to find this info!
Thanks really helpful chart going to give the measurements a go
Thank you so much!!
Thanks for the chart and info on cutting elastic size.... Really helpful...
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