I make twirly skirts for my 5 year old daughter. I take strips that are about 5 inches wide and make them increasing lengths - ie. one is 27" long, the next is 32", 37", 42". Then I gather the edge, attach it to the bottom of the one above it and put in an elastic waistband. The more eclectic the selections of fabrics, the more she likes it. Each "row" of the skirt is a different fabric. They look really cute with a plain coloured tank in the summer.