cherokee dress.

[Rainbow]

Hello,
I want to make a cherokee dress but I see that it says it take 7 yards for s,m,l and exlarge?????

How can that be. Please help?
Rainbow

[Czechy]

Easy.
Tons of ruffles and gathers!
I think the one dress I made used 9 yards of fabric.
If you have the Missouri River pattern, Good luck. It is poorly written and unless you have sewing experience, you will tear your hair out in frustration.
Helpful hint: use a ruffler foot for your sewing machine. It definitely helps.

[Okwataga]

most of the material will be in your skirt part, depending on the fullness you want to have
some only use about 5 yrds, others have used up to 9 yds, personal choice and design.