A couple of years ago I made my sister in law a pleated skirt for Christmas.
It was inspired by this skirt. I love it because it is such a classic style and a simple to make.
On my last trip to the LA Fabric District, I found a heavy ribbed knit in white that I knew right away would have to be used for a pleated skirt.
All I had to do was measure my waist and create these even box pleats. I chose to make pleats that were 3 inches wide because I wanted them to be even, including the zipper addition, and my waist measurement was easy to divide by 3.
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| The first row of stitching to secure the pleats in just the right places |
I stitched across the skirt at the waistline once the pleats were all pinned in place. After that I stitched again next to the first stitch to ensure the pleats were perfect and secure. After that, I attached the waistband to the front of the skirt.
I took advantage of the stretch in the fabric when making the waistband. I often make waistbands that are too big, and I didn't want that to happen again, so I made sure to measure the waistband with the perfect amount of stretch.
After attaching the zipper, I stitched in the ditch to secure the inside of the waistband down.
I used my sewing machine's blind hem stitch and foot for the hem. It is one of my favorite tricks with sewing hems on dress pants, skirts, anything!
I wore my new pleated skirt with the pom pom sleeve tee I made recently. I loved the white on white with a small pop of color. It is one of my favorite handmade outfits so far.
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| Close up of the ribbing detail in the skirt fabric |
I love the way the skirt fits! I am so glad I measured the waistband a little smaller than I normally do. I made all the difference.
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