Step 7: Attach frills to the bottom of pant fronts and backs.
Getting there....
Step 8: Draw out ruffle lines on your skirt pattern. I put the first ruffle line 1 inch down. The rest were 2.75" down from the first. Cheat the last one to match the curve of the bottom. See picture. Please remember that these measurements are for a size 2T. You will have to do some adjusting for a larger size.
Step 9: Mark ruffle lines on fabric with washable fabric marker.
Step 10: Pin ruffles right sides together and upside down along each marked ruffle line. Top of skirt is at the bottom of picture.
Step 11: Serge/sew bottom frill to the bottom of skirt panel.
Step 12: Attach ruffles to skirt with 1/4" seam allowance.
Step 13: Iron down ruffles on front and back (optional)
If you don't iron back, at least check it to make sure it isn't bunched up in the back.
Step 14: Topstitch top 4 ruffles using 1/4" seam allowance. Don't topstitch bottom skirt frill.
Step 15: Pin and baste side ruffles in place. Add a little extra fullness rather than pulling them tight.
Step 16: Trim BASTED ruffles to be even with skirt sides.
Getting closer!
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