The Cleo skirt by Made by Rae is an excellent beginning sewing pattern. 
This gathered skirt features a flat-front waistband with elastic in the back. Two views are included: a knee-length version with cutout pockets and contrasting hem band, and a midi-length version with inseam pockets. Cleo’s versatile design works with many different kinds of fabrics; make it with cotton for an everyday staple, or dress it up with silk for a fancy party skirt!
YARDAGE AND MATERIALS
• woven fabric
• 1⁄4 yd lightweight fusible interfacing 
• 1.25” wide elastic
• polyester thread
RECOMMENDED FABRICS
Woven light to medium weight fabric such as lawn, voile, double gauze, poplin, shirting, baby wale corduroy, sateen, silk, quilting cotton, linen, or cotton-linen blends.