For a bed without a footboard, the cut width of the bed skirt is two to three times the distance around the sides and foot of the bed. The fabric may be cut so the lengthwise grain runs horizontally on the project.

Note: The cut length of the bed skirt is equal to the distance from the top of the base to the floor plus 5cm for hem and seam allowances, and for 1.3cm clearance at the floor.

For a split-corner gathered skirt for a bed with a footboard, the cut width for each of the two side sections is two to three times the length of the bed, and the cut width for the foot section is two to three times the width of the bed. The cut length of the sections is equal to the distance from the top of the base to the floor plus 5cm for hem and seam allowances, and for 1.3cm clearance at the floor.

Zigzig over a cord at upper edge of skirt, within seam allowance, just beyond the seamline. For more control when adjusting gathers, zigzag over second cord 6mm from first row.

Lay skirt right side down on top of base; match markings and pin upper edge of skirt to fitted sheet, extending 1.3 seam allowance beyond marked line.