In this image, there are 3 different ratios:

• x3: the bottom tier is 3 times longer than the top one
• x2: the bottom tier is 2 times longer than the top one
• x1,5: the bottom tier is 1,5 times longer than the top one.

We suggest these attempts to decide which ratio is best for your fabric 😉

To draft the pattern of the skirt, trace a copy of your basic skirt, adjust the length to 3/4, then flare 5 to 7cm from side seams.

Draw the slash line that divides the tiers:

• on back, line is straight slightly above hip line
• on front, it starts at a matching level on side seam and curves upward ending at waist before the dart.

Draw the slash lines to add volume:

• divide back waistline by 3 and hemline by 3, then connect the two points
• divide front waistline by 4 and front hemline by 4, then connect the points drawing the slash lines.

Cut through all vertical slash lines and through the horizontal one.