{"id":14457,"date":"2021-02-28T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=14457"},"modified":"2021-02-27T17:00:17","modified_gmt":"2021-02-27T22:00:17","slug":"pleated-skirt-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/pleated-skirt-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Summer Pleated Skirt FREE Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"486\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Featured.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16710 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Featured.jpg 486w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Featured-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Featured-112x150.jpg 112w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 486px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 486\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"486\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Featured.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Featured.jpg 486w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Featured-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Featured-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I've had a couple of nice lightweight cotton fabrics in my stash since last summer, meaning to make myself a couple more skirts. &nbsp;I've got quite a few <a title=\"Free sewing patterns\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">patterns I've designed<\/a> I could choose from now, but one of the skirts has a border print and I wanted to make sure I had a pattern that would work just as well with a border print as with the floral. &nbsp;So I designed another skirt pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could easily be your go-to skirt for summer. &nbsp;Make it once, and then over and over in different fabrics. &nbsp;I think you'll like it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16706 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-pattern.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-pattern-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-pattern-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-pattern-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-pattern.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-pattern-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-pattern-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-pattern-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features of the Summer Pleated Skirt Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Quick and quite easy to sew<\/li><li>Cool and casual fit<\/li><li>Pleats front and back, no darts<\/li><li>Optional side seam pockets (who doesn't love pockets!)<\/li><li>Pick your own skirt length<\/li><li>Ideal for use with border prints or stripes too<\/li><li>For woven lightweight fabrics such as cottons<\/li><li>Video tutorial too<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sizing<\/strong>&nbsp;(9 sizes) &#8211;&nbsp;25- 41 inch waist, 34-50 inch hips<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric Recommendations from Fabric.com<\/h2>\n\n\n<center><script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lduhtrp.net\/widget-603abfa1e4c7af5692fdb5ff-7948432?target=_top&mouseover=Y\"><\/script><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download the pattern here<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-1665443\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-16654 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"16654\" data-trackid=\"16654\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Free Easy Pleated Skirt Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern from my design account on Payhip. \u00a0Add it to your cart and check out - its FREE. \u00a0The pattern will be saved in your Pattern Library safely until you are ready to sew, then you can download and print it at any time.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/summerskirt\" style=\"\" >Download the pattern<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16708 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16708 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to sew the Summer Pleated Skirt pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the video tutorial, or follow the step by step photos below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k74L4BK8eDE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Never sewn a skirt before? &nbsp;Then check out the <a title=\"Finishing your skirt and Sew A Skirt Tutorial Series roundup\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-a-skirt-tutorial-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sew a Skirt Beginners Series<\/a> which takes you through everything from choosing fabric, to drafting your own custom fit pattern if you want to, &nbsp;to cutting the pattern, zippers, hems, lining and more. &nbsp;It's a sewing lesson from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a title=\"Finishing your skirt and Sew A Skirt Tutorial Series roundup\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-a-skirt-tutorial-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3613 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Button-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"How to Sew A Skirt. Beginners tutorial series covers fabric, patterns, cutting out, darts, zipper, lining, hems and more. You can totally learn to sew from this set of tutorials - from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Button-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Button-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Button.jpg 350w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3613 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Button-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"How to Sew A Skirt. Beginners tutorial series covers fabric, patterns, cutting out, darts, zipper, lining, hems and more. You can totally learn to sew from this set of tutorials - from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Button-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Button-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Button.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>The Summer Pleated Skirt Pattern &#8211; step by step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the pattern and check out the instructions provided for cutting your pieces. &nbsp;Cut everything you need, and then add a light weight apparel interfacing to the outer waistband pieces. &nbsp;We're ready to start putting it all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-001b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16671 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-001b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-001b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-001b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-001b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-001b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-001b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-001b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-001b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-001b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the center of the front waistband and the center of the front skirt panel and mark them. &nbsp;(I like to mark my fabrics with a <a href=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy-store.com\/?s=frixion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frixion pen<\/a> as these are accurate, come in lots of colors and can simply we removed with heat.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the table in your pattern instructions for where to mark your pleats and make a mark out in each direction from the center front. &nbsp;Start pinning the skirt panel to the waistband at the center, then pin out to the pleat marks, placing a pin on each mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-003b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16672 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-003b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-003b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-003b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-003b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-003b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-003b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-003b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-003b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-003b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Then match the side seams with the outer waistband edges and pin in towards the center. &nbsp;You'll have some excess fabric. &nbsp;Keep sliding this up towards the center as you pin and eventually you'll come to that pin that marks the pleat. &nbsp;Fold the excess fabric towards the center to create a pleat and pin it in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-005b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16673 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-005b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-005b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-005b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-005b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-005b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-005b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-005b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-005b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-005b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Stitch the waistband to the front panel with a 1\/2 inch seam allowance. &nbsp;Press both seam allowances upwards. &nbsp;Set this piece aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-006b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16674 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-006b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-006b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-006b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-006b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-006b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-006b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-006b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-006b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-006b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your two skirt back panels and referring again to the table in the instructions, mark out from center back on each piece. &nbsp;Start pinning the skirt panel to the back waistband at center back until you reach your mark. &nbsp;Then pin in from the side seams until you reach that mark, folding the extra fabric towards center back to create your pleat. &nbsp;Make sure the pleats are a mirror image of each other when you place your back pieces together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-007b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16675 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-007b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-007b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-007b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-007b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-007b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-007b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-007b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-007b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-007b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew both back waistband pieces with 1\/2 inc seam allowance.&nbsp;Press both seam allowances upwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-008b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16676 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-008b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-008b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-008b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-008b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-008b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-008b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-008b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-008b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-008b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Insert your skirt zipper into the center back. &nbsp;Either follow these instructions for <a title=\"Sewing an Invisible Zipper video tutorial\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-an-invisible-zipper-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to sew an invisible zipper<\/a>, or follow the instructions below and in the video (if you need them) for how to add a regular skirt zipper. &nbsp;Finish your back seam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For my regular skirt zipper installation.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Pin the entire back seam.<\/li><li>Mark where the bottom of your zipper will fall. &nbsp;I decided to shorten mine a little.<\/li><li>Baste with a long stitch from the top of the waistband to your mark. &nbsp;Then stitch to a regular stitch length, back stitch a couple of times and then sew your regular 1\/2 inch seam to the bottom hemline. &nbsp;Neaten your seam. &nbsp;Press the seam open where the zipper will fall.<\/li><li>Place your zipper over the center back seam. &nbsp;I lined up the end of the tape with the top of the waistband and made sure the zipper teeth followed the center seam.<\/li><li>Pin, glue or otherwise temporarily secure the zipper. &nbsp;I used two strips of <a href=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy-store.com\/?s=wonder+tape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wonder Tape<\/a> to hold it in place as I sew.<\/li><li>Sew your skirt with the zipper upwards, using a zipper foot. &nbsp;Start at the waistband, don one side, across the bottom (don't hit the zipper stop!) and back up the other side.<\/li><li>Remove your basting stitches and give it a press.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Regular-zipper.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16678 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Regular-zipper.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Regular-zipper-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Regular-zipper-500x322.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Regular-zipper-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Regular-zipper-150x97.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/515;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Regular-zipper.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Regular-zipper.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Regular-zipper-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Regular-zipper-500x322.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Regular-zipper-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Regular-zipper-150x97.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now pin your skirt panels and check for fit. &nbsp;Make any fitting adjustments necessary before adding pockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Optional step &#8211; if you are adding side seam pockets to your skirt, measure down 1 inch from your waistband seam on the front and back panels. &nbsp;Place your pocket pieces RST with the skirt panels with the top of the pocket at this 1 inch mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-013b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16680 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-013b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-013b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-013b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-013b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-013b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-013b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-013b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-013b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-013b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew your 4 pocket pieces in place with a 3\/8th seam allowance. &nbsp;The seam allowance should be a little narrower than you will use for your side seam. &nbsp;Press the pockets out away from the skirt panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-014b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16681 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-014b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-014b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-014b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-014b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-014b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-014b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-014b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-014b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-014b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Match your side seams, matching waistband seams and pockets, RST. &nbsp;Stitch from the top of the waistband, then around the pocket, then back down the side seam until you reach the bottom. &nbsp;Use a 1\/2 inc seam allowance. &nbsp;Neaten your seams and press both towards the front to make the pockets sit nicely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assemble your inner waistband pieces. &nbsp;If you had made any fitting adjustments, make the same changes here too. &nbsp;Press side seams open and press up 3\/8th of an inch all along the lower curved edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-016b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16682 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-016b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-016b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-016b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-016b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-016b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-016b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-016b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-016b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-016b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pin your waistband RST, matching side seams. &nbsp;Stitch across the front between the side seams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-019b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16683 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-019b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-019b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-019b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-019b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-019b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-019b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-019b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-019b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-019b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At the back center, stitch your waistband to the zipper tape (see the video if you aren't sure how to do this). Then resume stitching from the side&nbsp;seam to the center back. &nbsp;Turn out your waistband the right way and try to get nice neat square corners (tip in the video on how to do this.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can click this image below to enlarge it for more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Back-zipper.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1048\" height=\"952\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Back-zipper.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16684 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Back-zipper.jpg 1048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Back-zipper-300x273.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Back-zipper-500x454.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Back-zipper-768x698.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Back-zipper-150x136.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1048px) 100vw, 1048px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1048px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1048\/952;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1048\" height=\"952\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Back-zipper.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Back-zipper.jpg 1048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Back-zipper-300x273.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Back-zipper-500x454.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Back-zipper-768x698.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Back-zipper-150x136.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1048px) 100vw, 1048px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Press the waistband top edge. &nbsp;Pin the lower waistband inner edge to your seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-026b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16686 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-026b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-026b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-026b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-026b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-026b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-026b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-026b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-026b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-026b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Either hand stitch the inner edge in place so your stitches can't be seen from the outside, or sewing from the outside of the skirt, stitch close to the waistband edge catching the inner waistband fabric as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-027b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16687 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-027b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-027b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-027b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-027b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-027b.jpg\" alt=\"pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-16687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-027b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-027b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-027b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pleated-skirt-027b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Try on your skirt, check and pin the correct hem length for you. &nbsp;Trim, neaten, turn and stitch your hemline with your favorite finish. &nbsp;Give the skirt a final press and it's ready to wear.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-1665444\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-16654 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"16654\" data-trackid=\"16654\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Easy-pleated-skirt-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; 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