I'm wanting to make a couple of skirts...I know that strippy skirts are pretty simple, but I thought I'd get some input from you super sewing mamas here. Here's my list o' questions:
-how many panels look best?
-what's a good width for the panels?
-I want to do drawstring waists, can someone give me the step-by-step on that? Pretty please?? Should I use the eyelet bracket thingys to give the holes some strength or is there another/simpler way? What should I use for cording?

Guess that about sums it up...yep, I've got lots of questions...I really just don't want to mess them up and waste fabric though, ykwim? ;)

Thanks for any and all input, mamas!!

I can't help you with the drawstring waist since I've never done one, but I love how my 10-paneled skirt came out (I think most do 6 or 8 panels). As for the width of a panel, it's a function of your hip size divided by the number of panels you're making, plus a seam allowance. I used a paper bag cut open to make my panel pattern.

there is a website that shows you how to make your own pattern based on your own measurements...http://patternsthatfityou.com/frskirtcl.htm

you can alter that depending on how many panels you want. i have made them with 6-8 panels and like them all. have fun!