Chinese Lantern Skirt

The Chinese Lantern Skirts are designed to showcase beautiful fabric in a sophisticated style that works for day or evening.  They are cut on the bias to be flattering for many body types. This style looks complicated, but is actually very easy to sew and wear. The pattern has 2 different looks; the circle which has a cowl in the front and the back, and the square with 4 cowls, placed at front, sides, and back. The square skirt has several options for adjusting the cowl drapes for multiple looks.  These skirts are suitable for many different types of fabric.

Suggested Fabrics:  Light to Medium (not Suiting) Weight Fabrics such as:
Rayon, Wool Challis, Silk Charmeuse, Jersey knits, Silk/Rayon Velvet (not Poly), Linen, Crepe (Wool, Silk or Rayon)

Fabric Requirements in Yards
Circle Version 45” Wide Fabric: Small - 2 1/2, Medium - 2 7/8, Large - 3, X-Large - 3 1/8, XX-Large - 3 1/3
Circle Version 60” Wide Fabric: Small - 2 1/8, Medium - 2 1/4, Large - 2 1/5, X-Large - 2 3/4, XX-Large - 3
Square Version 45” Wide Fabric: Small - 3 1/8, Medium - 3 3/8, Large - 3 1/2, X-Large NA, XX-Large NA
Square Version 60” Wide Fabric , Small - 2 7/8, Medium - 3, Large - 3 1/4, X-Large - 3 1/2, XX-Large - 3 2/3
 

Notions:  2 Yards 3/8” Wide Ribbon for drawstring, 1 Small Cord Stop (Optional)
Optional Hem Finish: Fold- Over Elastic (see chart), Style option for Square Skirt - extra 2 yards of 3/8” Wide Ribbon