Lesson 16: pleated skirt

Lesson 16: Pleated skirt

Measurement required:
Height 25"
Waist 21"

Cutting:

Always prefer keeping selvage at sides of dress. Only in case of opposite print or border, cut widthwise.

Cut length of 25"-waist band width+ SA 2"=26"
Width (21+ease of 4")*3=25*3=75"+SA 2" =77"

Waistband

Length 21+4+SA 2"=27"
Width 1" means 1×2+1"SA= 3"


Stitching method:

1️⃣ For side opening near waist band, sew 4 to 5" folding the fabric .25" & again .25"

2️⃣ Join the sides from bottom line till the above stitched point. Thats 4" below top line.

3️⃣ Sew the waistband right side facing right side with .5" SA by doing knife pleats.  fold 1" on both ends.
(Do the pleats separately for beginners and then attach waistband)

4️⃣ Turn and sew on wrong side folding .5" &then 1". To avoid cross stretches. Iron the fold and pin it. Then sew for basic practice. If u pull top holding fabric in hand, will get extra fabric at end.

5️⃣ Insert rope on waist band

6️⃣ Sew tucks if any at bottom border line.
Or finish bottom line by folding and sewing 1.5" SA.

Skirt is ready

Happy sewing