FRILLZ was designed for one purpose: to turn heads. It’s a true showstopper with extra everything and a serious wow factor. But it’s actually not hard to sew. We’ve removed all the tricky and time-consuming finishes from this expressive piece – no facings, linings, or zips (you’re welcome!).

The magic of this piece comes from ... you guessed it: the abundance of frills. Whether as a dress or a two-piece set, it is the ruffles that make this design truly special. And because of those ruffles, the possibilities are endless. You can completely change the vibe each time you make it – if you feel like making it more than once, that is! Try skipping the top ruffles and adding frills to the skirt only, or do the opposite and keep the skirt simple while adding drama to the top.

The skirt has a waistband tunnel with a tie for adjusting the width. Alternatively, you can use elastic instead of ties. Choose a skirt length that suits you. The samples include a long skirt with seven ruffle tiers, a top, and a short dress with three ruffle tiers. Good luck, and have fun!

All product photos by Laura Oja. Illustrations by Ivona Fodora.

Fabric Recommendations:
For the ruffles: Lightweight fabrics truly shine when gathered. Look for airy, fluid options such as organza, tulle, or lace – materials that retain their volume without being heavy. Thicker fabrics can also be used, but be prepared for more effort at the sewing machine. Ideally, choose fabrics that are easy to serge, or even better, ones that don’t require any finishing, allowing the ruffle edge to remain light and effortless.

For the base pattern pieces: Ground the design with a fabric that offers a little more structure. Poplin, viscose, and cotton blends are stable yet comfortable, striking a quiet balance between support and softness.

Fabric Requirements:
NOTE! The skirt pieces for the long version should be cut perpendicular to the grain line.

For sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9):

Top fabric:
width 55"/140 cm, length 40.2 (40.2, 40.2, 43.4, 43.4) (43.4, 47.3, 47.3, 47.3)" / 102 (102, 102, 110, 110) (110, 120, 120, 120) cm

Long skirt fabric:
width 55"/140 cm, length 98.5 (101.2, 104.4, 107.5, 112.3) (118.6, 121.3, 122.9, 124.9)" / 250 (257, 265, 273, 285) (301, 308, 312, 317) cm

Short dress fabric:
width 55"/140 cm, length 56.7 (57.1, 57.5, 58.3, 78) (79.2, 79.6, 81.2, 81.9)" / 144 (145, 146, 148, 198) (201, 202, 206, 208) cm

Top ruffle fabric:
width 55"/140 cm, length 51.2 (51.2, 51.2, 51.2, 51.2) (59.1, 59.1, 59.1, 59.1)" / 130 (130, 130, 130, 130) (150, 150, 150, 150) cm

Long skirt ruffle fabric:
width 55"/140 cm, length 173.3 (196.9, 196.9, 200.8, 224.5) (228.4, 252, 252, 252)" / 440 (500, 500, 510, 570) (580, 640, 640, 640) cm

Short dress ruffle fabric:
width 55"/140 cm, length 102.4 (110.3, 110.3, 114.2, 122.1) (133.9, 141.8, 141.8, 141.8)" / 260 (280, 280, 290, 310) (340, 360, 360, 360) cm

Files:
A4 (home printing) and A0 (copy shop printing) PDF files with layers, sizes nested. Sewing instructions are in a separate PDF file.

Delivery:
After purchasing, you will receive a link to download the PDF files. There are no delivery charges for the digital patterns, as they are delivered automatically via email immediately after purchase. PDF patterns are only eligible for return and refund if the provided download links have not been used. If the download links have been used, the product will not be refunded.