I made these forever ago and they're kind of ehh but figured I'd post em here! I used an Ever After doll for it but the concept works for any size.
Basic reverse engineering a pattern:
http://s130.photobucket.com/user/RueMorgueClothing/media/reverseengineeringdollpatterncopy.jpg.html
Hankerchief Skirt;
http://s130.photobucket.com/user/RueMorgueClothing/media/hankerchiefskirttutorialcopy.png.html
Now note that I made these when I was pretty sick and stuck home in bed (and I haven't gone and revised them) so lemme know if there's anything unclear on em.
edited to change image to links, sorry. Won't let me put them in at full scale.