Lined midi drawstring skirt in sheer black jogakbo patchwork, worn with a brown cropped sweater Jogakbo, front, worn: Lined midi drawstring skirt in sheer black jogakbo patch cream tie at center front

Jogakbo, three-quarter, worn: Three-quarter view of the lined jogakbo midi skirt worn with a brown sweater, showing the cream drawstring tie

Jogakbo, casing close-up: Close-up of the gathered drawstring casing with a small frill and cream bias tie on a sheer black jogakbo skirt

Jogakbo, back, worn: Back view of the lined jogakbo midi drawstring skirt worn with a brown cropped sweater

Jogakbo, dress form front: Lined midi drawstring skirt in sheer black jogakbo patchwork on a dress form, front view

Jogakbo, dress form side: Side view of the lined jogakbo midi skirt on a dress form, showing the gathered casing and lining

Cotton, front, worn: Single-layer midi drawstring skirt in light gray cotton, worn with a white tank and open white shirt

Cotton, casing close-up: Close-up of the frilled drawstring casing and tie on a light gray cotton midi skirt

Cotton, dress form three-quarter: Single-layer midi drawstring skirt in light gray cotton on a dress form, three-quarter view

Midi Drawstring Skirt — PDF Cutting Guide, No Pattern Pieces

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A midi skirt cut from rectangles and gathered by a drawstring tie. Sew it in sheer fabric with a lining, or as a single layer in crisp cotton poplin. Two rows of topstitching on the casing create a subtle frill. Wear it at the high hip or pull it up to the waist; the drawstring sets the fit.

This is a formula-based cutting guide, not a printed pattern. Every piece is cut directly from your measurements.

Sizing:

The formulas work from your own low hip measurement, so there is no size chart to choose from. Suggested cut lengths are 28" (71.1 cm) for mid-calf and 31" (78.7 cm) for low calf, and you can adjust to your height.

What’s included

3-page PDF cutting guide
Cutting formulas for the self, lining, casing and tie
Measuring instructions and space to record your numbers
Fabric requirements and fabric suggestions with links
Materials list
Link to the free step-by-step video sew along on YouTube

Skill level

Beginner (single layer) to Intermediate (lined). Plaids and stripes are more challenging, since the casing and hem must line up with the pattern.

Free download: enter your email below the description.

A midi skirt cut from rectangles and gathered by a drawstring tie. Sew it in sheer fabric with a lining, or as a single layer in crisp cotton poplin. Two rows of topstitching on the casing create a subtle frill. Wear it at the high hip or pull it up to the waist; the drawstring sets the fit.

This is a formula-based cutting guide, not a printed pattern. Every piece is cut directly from your measurements.

Sizing:

The formulas work from your own low hip measurement, so there is no size chart to choose from. Suggested cut lengths are 28" (71.1 cm) for mid-calf and 31" (78.7 cm) for low calf, and you can adjust to your height.

What’s included

3-page PDF cutting guide
Cutting formulas for the self, lining, casing and tie
Measuring instructions and space to record your numbers
Fabric requirements and fabric suggestions with links
Materials list
Link to the free step-by-step video sew along on YouTube

Skill level

Beginner (single layer) to Intermediate (lined). Plaids and stripes are more challenging, since the casing and hem must line up with the pattern.

Based on 54"–60" (137–152 cm) wide fabric:
- Self: 1–2 yards (0.9–1.9 m)
- Lining: 1–1 ¾ yards (0.9–1.6 m)
- Casing: 1/4 yard (0.3 m)
- Tie: 1/4 yard (0.3 m)
Single layer: lightweight cotton poplin or shirting.
Lined: cotton voile, eyelet or lace, with a non-translucent silk, rayon or polyester lining.
Full fabric suggestions and links are in the guide.
Materials
- Self fabric, pre-washed
- Lining fabric, pre-washed
- All-purpose thread in self and lining colors
- Fabric scissors
- Thread snips
- Iron and ironing board
- Sewing machine
- Machine needle suited to your fabric
- Bodkin or large safety pin
- Fabric marking tool
- Yardstick or long ruler
- Measuring tape
- Pins
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Free video sewalong: every step from cutting to the finished tie, including flat-felled and French seams, the drawstring casing and a baby rolled hem. 37 minutes, with chapters.