With the pattern on the template, use the radial lines and the draw the placement you envision.
Take the pattern and fold it along the placement lines and make small nips with a paper punch. For curved lines or more elaborate designs, lay the pattern on a cardboard surface and roll over the lines with a tracing wheel. Either toothed or needle pointed. This will make small holes in the pattern. Do not do this on top of the template.
Lay the pattern on the skirt and trace the design lines through the holes.
There are many types of marking pencils and ink pens for making lines and dots. Each has advantages and problems. Always test a marking method before using. Make several marks on a scrap of the fabric you are planning to use. Press one side of the scrap just as you would press the garment during construction. Allow the marks to set for 24 hours. Wash the scrap by hand and see if the marks come out.
Pencils - There are several special fabric marking pencils available. A hand pencil sharpener is needed because they are very soft. Use a white pencil for marking white fabric. The mark will be difficult to see but it will not show through to the right side and will not stain. Always use the pencil closest to the color of the fabric.
Disappearing inks - They are air disappearing or water erasable. Air disappearing types usually fade within 24 hours. This could be a problem if you are not planning to sew right away. Water erasable inks will vanish with a spray of water. They also fade over time due to the water in the air. These inks may become permanent if ironed before they are completely gone. Clover Co. makes both types of pens with very fine points.
There is a new type of marking pen that was not designed for fabric but work very well. They are called 'FriXion' and are found in the office supplies. They are heat erasable. Just press over them or give them a shot of steam and they disappear. I have heard that they will reappear under freezing conditions. If my dance skirts are ever frozen I won’t be in them.
Tailor’s chalk - Always use the chalk closest to the fabric color.
Wax chalks - Are only for wools. They will leave a greasy spot on other types of fabric. These chalks look shinny like crayons. They can be sharpened with a knife. They will disappear into the wool with pressing.
Clay chalks - Can be used on most fabrics. They have a dull surface, like blackboard chalk. Lines can be erased with a soft tooth brush, and usually wash out. Sharpen them with a fingernail file or sandpaper
Chalk wheels - Hold powdered clay chalks that roll out with a little wheel. They leave a thin line, are easy to use and refill. Use on all fabrics.
Soap slivers - Can be used like chalk. Only use white or pastel soap, darkly colored soaps may leave dye on the fabric. Do not use soaps that contain lotion like Dove. Sharpen by scraping with a knife.