Add fullness to a skirt by cutting it from a piece of fabric that is larger than the pattern piece. You’ll have plenty of fabric left over to create the fullness with gathers or pleats.

Petticoats are categorized according to their shape – They can have a pouffy look or a simple A-line silhouette. The Pouffy petticoat can have either a bell shape or a cupcake, depending on the silhouette you want for your skirt. Then there are two types of petticoats – a petticoat with boning and a petticoat without boning. The petticoat without boning uses stiff fabric to look full. How to choose the Petticoat A pencil skirt is more contemporary and will look great on women with thin legs… while flared skirts are more ideal for those with fuller legs. Consider your age and body type when choosing the length of your skirt. Crinoline is a type of stiff… starched fabric that has been used for centuries to give skirts and dresses volume. Because crinoline resembles a giant… cotton version of the shapely plastic strips found in modern undergarments and petticoats… it is often used as a foundation for these items.If you are making a petticoat for a gathered skirt with many layers or for a fitted gown, you may not need this fullness. A Fitted petticoat skirt – petticoat pattern 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.

Cut tulle/netting/crinoline into long strips of at least 6-inch width. Now you have to gather the top edge of this piece and attach the long strip of tulle fabric on top of the petticoat skirt. Crinoline or stiff nylon netting ( optional only if you want fullness at the hem) – How much crinoline you need will depend on the ruffles you are going to sew on the crinoline, and this depends on the fullness you need. An average petticoat will require a minimum of 2 yards of netting. A very full petticoat will require about 4 – 6 yards. If you do not have crinoline, you can make a flounce with the same fabric as the petticoat. Cutting the petticoat pieces : Just take a rectangular piece of fabric of width measuring your hip round + 5 inch ease (add more ease if you want) + 1″ seam allowance.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. Keep the bias strip along the outside of the waist with the fabric edges together. Stitch with a 1/ 4 inch seam allowance. Stitch in the ditch from the front or top stitch, making sure that the turned under edge is caught in your stitch.

There are many ways to give a skirt a volume but you have to choose the right one for your purpose. If you want a skirt to look like a princess skirt… then you should use layers of tulle and if you want to create a ballerina effect then use layers of netting or chiffon. For the crinoline part attached over the petticoat skirt for that pouffy look – Measure the skirt round. Multiply this by 1.5 or if you want more fullness 2. This should be the length of the tulle for each layer. Make a slip like this one and attach the crinoline gathered (take 2.5 times the circumference of the skirt for each layer). The petticoats of the earlier days worn under the long gowns were one with several flounces and layers. They were some 1-2 inches shorter than the main skirt. The circumference of the lower edge of these petticoat skirts were as large as 100 inches.Petticoats and crinolines are both used to give skirts fullness but they shouldn’t be confused with each other. 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.

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. 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. 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. Cotton Fabric ( muslin) or silk taffeta or Satin – Double the skirt length needed. I am using a thin satin cloth here. Always choose a lightweight or medium-weight fabric which is comfortable next to your skin. A short skirt looks best on young women who want to show off their legs and their confidence. On the other hand… long skirts suit older women better as they help them appear slimmer and more elegant. What Is Slash Method?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. For a fitted skirt, a gathered petticoat will bring unwanted bulk. How to make a Petticoat Layered Petticoats Ideally, for the basic petticoat you should be using the same pattern of the skirt. It should be appropriate for the skirt or dress you are wearing it under. The basic silhouette of the dress and the petticoat should be the same. 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 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.