You can add extra ruffles to these layers for more fullness – made with netting or voile. 1-inch wide Extra ruffles can be attached to the hem of each layer of your petticoat. Usually, these frilly ruffles are added from the top layer for puffiness. If you want more fullness at the bottom, you can use a horsehair braid at the hem – it will give you that suspended pouffy look. The petticoat pattern given here is a simple petticoat skirt that I usually wear under lots of clothes – long maxi skirts, lehengas, saris, and long gowns. It is a fitting skirt from the waist to the hip and then panels flaring slightly to the hem. Being fitted near the waist makes it a lifesaver in that there is no added unwanted bulk of the usually gathered underskirts. You can make the basic gathered petticoat very easily. You need cotton fabric which is not too lightweight, and some tulle fabric/netting to make this gathered petticoat skirt. Gathered petticoat skirt Pattern

In fact, if you use a crinoline to make petticoats, you will be scratching all over the body. The material is stiff and scratchy. Hence the crinoline is attached to the face (outside) of the petticoat. You can totally skip this layer if you do not want the fullness or flounce).Crinoline is usually made from cotton or nylon. Although both types are stiff… nylon crinoline tends to be more pliable and can conform better to curvy figures than cotton crinoline can. Some brands of crinoline have elasticized edges to help them fit more snugly around the waist.

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. This pattern is a ‘suits-all’ underskirt with a fitted waist band with button, and zipper opening. PETTICOAT/ PETTISKIRT -Materials needed 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. 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.If you want fullness from the waist, you will have to attach many layers of tulle. I have given here two layers of tulle strips. More and more layers of tulle will give you greater fullness. Instead of tulle, you can use crinoline.