I remembered that I have been forgetting to tell you about this skirt I made, back in June.  No pattern necessary, just fabric from your stash. Perfect for those times when you are stuck in the house.   (Hmmm.......I wonder if my mother has any fabric I can have.  Surely she has an old sheet hanging around.)
This is the same skirt as this one.  

Measure the waist and add 10 inches plus seam allowance for the first tier.  (for libby, 24" + 10 1/2" = 34 1/2")

second tier:  width of the first tier plus 20 inches and seam allowances.  (for libby:  34 1/2" + 20 1/2" = 55")

third tier:  width of the second tier plus 20 inches and seam allowances.  (for libby:  55" + 20 1/2" = 75 1/2 ")

The depth of each tier I used, is about 5 inches plus seam allowances, with the exception of the first tier.  For the first tier, you need to allow for the casing (for the elastic).  I added 2".  (so the first tier measured 34 1/2" in width and 7 inches in length.

After you have sewn together the pieces to get the correct widths, you are ready to assemble.

Baste and gather the top of the second tier, and sew it with right sides together to the first tier. Baste and gather the top of the third tier, and sew it with right sides together to the raw edge of the third tier.  Matching right sides together, sew the side seam.  Make a casing at the top leaving an opening to insert elastic.  

I loved the frayed edge I saw on the skirts Sarah made, so decided to do that on this skirt too. 

This really is just a guideline.  So many different options with this skirt.  Shorter widths would make it less full.  Longer widths would make it fuller.  Deeper ruffles.  Shorter ruffles.  More tiers. Less tiers. Skirt for her.  Skirt for you.

"Oh, mom....mind if I check your linen closet?"