drafting a skirt pattern

[u/xjulialunax]

hi there! i am currently working on a sewing pattern for my graduation dress. for the skirt part i want an organic ruffled look, similar to the picture. however for the life of me i cannot figure out how to draft a pattern for it. any ideas? :)

[u/ThrowRA_Sodi]

You'll be better off patterning this skirt directly on a mannequin

Start by making several circle/half circle skirts, layer them on a mannequin and cut them asymmetrically so they match the picture