Changing measurement D will alter how poofy the skirt is, especially at the top. Stiffer fabrics need less gather to achieve poofiness. If you are working with a stiff fabric (like my translucent glitter fairy fabric), you might want to subtract a few inches from measurement D so that you don't end up in a tutu. Unless you want a tutu, in which case, add a lot of inches to D.
Changing the ratio between D and E mostly changes the way the skirt acts while dancing. If the panels are mostly square, the skirt will look sort of like this when spinning:
If your panels are more extremely trapezoidal, the skirt will look more like this:
The heavier the fabric, the more momentum it gains when spinning, and the more dramatic effect it will have.
The longer the skirt, the more difference is needed between the top and bottom circumference to get the same effect. I am 5' tall, and wear short skirts. A taller person might multiply A by 2 instead of 1.5 to get an equally poofy skirt.
This tutorial assumes that you have time to plan a pattern before buying fabric, or have enough fabric that it isn't a concern. If you have limited fabric, there are a few places where it is easy to substitute a matching/contrasting fabric. The waistband can be done in another color. A very broad band at the bottom could be added in another color. And the next tutorial will be about planning a pattern based on a limited amount of fabric.
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