{"id":35743,"date":"2023-10-01T02:49:19","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T06:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=35743"},"modified":"2023-10-01T02:49:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T06:49:23","slug":"easy-pleated-skirt-pattern-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/easy-pleated-skirt-pattern-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Pleated Skirt Pattern, FREE Sew-Along: Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35830 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I have a new, easy pleated skirt pattern&nbsp;to share with you that will help streamline your figure and look great. &nbsp;This A-line shaped <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/skirt-styles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">skirt style<\/a> is so easy to sew that you'll want to make a few skirts and they should last you for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warning: &nbsp;This is a sew-along where you will learn how to handle this pattern to fit it to any waist size, how to shorten and lengthen the skirt. &nbsp;Therefore, sizes are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-3-500x375.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35823 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-3-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-3-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-3-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-3.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-3-500x375.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-3-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-3-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-3-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-3.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-1-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35841 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-1-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-1-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-1.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-1-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-1-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-1-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Made of linen, cotton, light wool or other fabrics with a bit of body, this skirt will give you an effortlessly classy and elegant look. &nbsp;This skirt has three pleats in the front and three in the back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lately, I have had a few requests and since there are a few that relate to each other I thought a sew-along showing how to do alterations and customizations would cover many of the questions and requests you guys sometimes send my way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I must say that I do enjoy getting mail and comments from everyone and, believe it or not, requests make my life easier since I don't have to wonder what am I going to write about next. &nbsp;So thank you and keep them coming!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have divided this tutorial and sew-along into four parts so I can share with you a few details that will make this an easy and valuable learning experience. &nbsp;I really want you to end up with a great finished product!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Part One: &nbsp;Print, cut and sew the skirt and pleats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/skirt-lining-easy-pleated-skirt-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Part Two: &nbsp;How to sew a skirt lining with an invisible zipper.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-hem-a-skirt-and-iron-pleats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Part Three: &nbsp;How to hem a pleated skirt.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/increase-decrease-waist-easy-pleated-skirt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Part Four: &nbsp;How to fit and alter the pattern to make the skirt bigger or smaller.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>two (2) yards of medium weight fabric at least 44&#8243; wide&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2q4Rams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(cotton<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2q4Vja0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">quilting cotton<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2rExPJ0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">linen<\/a>, or light wool)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\/4 yard of lining soft cotton (lawn or batiste), silk or&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2qJiasP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">satin<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 yard of woven or non-woven <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>one (1) invisible zipper 10&#8243; long<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>thread to match.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sewing needle <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2qGiCKl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#70, #11<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2qCQXJP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rotary cutter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sewing machine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serger or overlocker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2q4Lw3V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Invisible and normal<\/a> zipper feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/tailors-chalk\" title=\"Tailor&#039;s Chalk\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">Tailor's chalk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Fabric recommendations <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=soseea-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B0C2P8RLH6&#038;asins=B0C2P8RLH6&#038;linkId=7d2f58d8cb575337cd2e1fd4210f979f&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=soseea-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B08BY4XLDY&#038;asins=B08BY4XLDY&#038;linkId=c3407336e8b2262b3b3d308eca111b95&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=soseea-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B0BTPMYYK3&#038;asins=B0BTPMYYK3&#038;linkId=0b5388018cd0fea15e75558aeaea4388&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=soseea-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B09QXH7FMD&#038;asins=B09QXH7FMD&#038;linkId=9bb83cb971f0f053c442be080c0b3bea&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note: Do not attempt to make this skirt until you have read all the instructions. &nbsp;You should know how to read a pattern, how to layout fabric and have made at least one skirt before attempting this tutorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advanced sewers or those that do not require instructions can proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For confident beginners and intermediates, after following the four parts of the tutorial you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Attach an invisible zipper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sew pleats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hem a skirt with pleats in two ways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alter a skirt with your own measurements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pattern transformation using the same pattern<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finished Measurements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Size<\/strong><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Waist<\/strong><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Length of Skirt<\/strong><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Width at hem<\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium<\/td><td>30&#8243;<\/td><td>29&#8243;<\/td><td>90&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Large<\/td><td>34&#8243;<\/td><td>29&#8243;<\/td><td>94&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>X-Large<\/td><td>38&#8243;<\/td><td>29&#8243;<\/td><td>98&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"296\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Easy-Pleated-SkirtCraftsy-500x296.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt\" class=\"wp-image-35806 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Easy-Pleated-SkirtCraftsy-500x296.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Easy-Pleated-SkirtCraftsy-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Easy-Pleated-SkirtCraftsy-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Easy-Pleated-SkirtCraftsy-1536x908.png 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Easy-Pleated-SkirtCraftsy-2048x1211.png 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Easy-Pleated-SkirtCraftsy-150x89.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/296;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Easy-Pleated-SkirtCraftsy-500x296.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt\" class=\"wp-image-35806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Easy-Pleated-SkirtCraftsy-500x296.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Easy-Pleated-SkirtCraftsy-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Easy-Pleated-SkirtCraftsy-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Easy-Pleated-SkirtCraftsy-1536x908.png 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Easy-Pleated-SkirtCraftsy-2048x1211.png 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Easy-Pleated-SkirtCraftsy-150x89.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Download<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-3583723\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-35837 mabstyle-mab-crosswalk use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"35837\" data-trackid=\"35837\" 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\/2017\/05\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Free Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern for this Easy Pleated Skirt from our account at Payhip.<\/p><p>For help downloading and printing PDF patterns, please <a title=\"How to print and assemble a PDF Pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/print-assemble-pdf-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 208210 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/payhip.com\/b\/AKqX\" style=\"\" >Pattern Download<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step One: &nbsp;Print the pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the latest version of Adobe Reader and print in Landscape mode. &nbsp;Your pattern <strong>does not<\/strong>&nbsp;contain seam allowances. &nbsp;Add 5\/8&#8243;. &nbsp;The hem of this easy pleated skirt pattern is 1&#8243; and the lining of the skirt is 3\/4&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step Two: &nbsp;How to layout the easy pleated skirt pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I folded the fabric lengthwise and used both ends. &nbsp;There will be some leftover in the center, but I know I can use it to make a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/metal-frame-purse-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">small handbag<\/a> with the rest of the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"123\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/fabric-layout-500x123.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35772 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/fabric-layout-500x123.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/fabric-layout-300x74.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/fabric-layout-768x189.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/fabric-layout-150x37.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/fabric-layout.jpg 784w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/123;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"123\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/fabric-layout-500x123.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/fabric-layout-500x123.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/fabric-layout-300x74.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/fabric-layout-768x189.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/fabric-layout-150x37.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/fabric-layout.jpg 784w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The same pattern is good for the front as it is for the back. &nbsp;In other words, we need to cut the pattern as a mirror image. &nbsp;All the pleats will be folded toward the left. &nbsp;Make a notch on the waist seam allowance to mark the pleats. &nbsp;Make sure you have five notches, one will be in the fold of the fabric. &nbsp;The tendency is to forget this fold, but you will need it because this notch will mark the center of the skirt and the depth of the second pleat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the pleats will be folded toward the left. &nbsp;Make a notch on the waist seam allowance to mark the pleats. &nbsp;Make sure you have five notches, one will be in the fold of the fabric. &nbsp;The tendency is to forget this fold, but you will need it because this notch will mark the center of the skirt and the depth of the second pleat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pattern placement for the front.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-500x357.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35770 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front.jpg 777w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/357;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-500x357.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front.jpg 777w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pattern placement for the back. &nbsp;Flip the pattern upside down to get the pleats going in the same direction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-9-500x357.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35771 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-9-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-9-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-9-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-9-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-9.jpg 777w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/357;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-9-500x357.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-9-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-9-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-9-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-9-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-9.jpg 777w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-500x375.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35778 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-500x375.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/front.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step Three: &nbsp;Sewing the zipper and sides of the skirt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I'm using a 10&#8243; zipper because I am recycling one from an old blouse and it also fits this design perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the zipper using the invisible zipper foot. &nbsp;For a detailed explanation of this step please visit this tutorial about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-an-invisible-zipper-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to attach an invisible zipper<\/a>. &nbsp;The method below is a little different, but both ways are going to give you the same result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"mc2ru5sIQq\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-an-invisible-zipper-video\/\">Sewing an Invisible Zipper video tutorial<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Sewing an Invisible Zipper video tutorial&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-an-invisible-zipper-video\/embed\/#?secret=ABrEdiZ8Lv#?secret=mc2ru5sIQq\" data-secret=\"mc2ru5sIQq\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark the seam allowance using <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/tailors-chalk\" title=\"Tailor&#039;s Chalk\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">tailor's chalk<\/a>. &nbsp;I'm using blue and I have only made a very faint line but I&nbsp;still can see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use your overlocker to finish the seam allowance but don't&nbsp;use the knife unless you have to so we don't reduce the size of fabric before fitting. &nbsp;I prefer to do this before I sew the zipper because I find it hard to do it at the end when the zipper is already in place. &nbsp;The lining will not cover to the hem of the skirt so the side seam will need to be zigzagged or serged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-500x375.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35777 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-500x375.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Align the top of the zipper face down with the top of the skirt and pin the zipper, aligning the zipper teeth with the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/tailors-chalk\" title=\"Tailor&#039;s Chalk\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">tailor's chalk<\/a> marking you have done previously (see picture above). <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3920-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35780 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3920-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3920-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3920-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3920-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3920-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3920-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3920-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Using your invisible zipper foot, sew the zipper in place using the left-hand groove of the zipper foot. &nbsp;For more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/zipper-feet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to use your zipper foot<\/a>, please check out this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still working with the zipper right side down, place the fabric upside down and align the teeth with the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/tailors-chalk\" title=\"Tailor&#039;s Chalk\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">tailor's chalk<\/a>. &nbsp;Pin the zipper and sew. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3918-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35813 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3918-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3918-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3918-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3918-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3918-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3918-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3918-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3918-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3918-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3918-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3918-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3918-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3918-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use the right groove of the invisible zipper foot. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3919-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35781 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3919-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3919-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3919-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3919-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3919-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3919-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3919-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3919-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3919-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3919-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3919-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3919-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3919-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Change your machine to a normal zipper foot. &nbsp;This is necessary so we can get as close as possible to the zipper and still sew the side using the chosen seam allowance. &nbsp;In my case, the seam allowance is 5\/8&#8243;. &nbsp;Right sides together fold and sew the side starting where you had to stop sewing the zipper. &nbsp;(see picture above)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3923-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35783 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3923-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3923-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3923-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3923-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3923-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3923-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3923-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3923-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3923-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3923-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3923-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3923-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3923-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3922-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35782 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3922-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3922-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3922-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3922-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3922-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3922-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3922-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3922-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3922-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3922-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3922-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3922-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3922-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sew all the way to the hem and then iron with the seam open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the other side of the skirt and iron seams open as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step Four: &nbsp;Making the pleats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 6 pleats on the skirt, three in the front and three in the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The picture below shows you the skirt on the fold. &nbsp;Starting on the right-hand side of the zipper. &nbsp;Fold line A up to line B, (B becomes under pleat). &nbsp;Place A\/B on top of C. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"351\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pleat-500x351.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35787 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pleat-500x351.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pleat-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pleat-768x539.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pleat-1536x1079.png 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pleat-2048x1438.png 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pleat-150x105.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/351;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pleat-500x351.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pleat-500x351.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pleat-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pleat-768x539.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pleat-1536x1079.png 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pleat-2048x1438.png 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pleat-150x105.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is when you will be making the first fitting. &nbsp;I will explain in more detail in Part Four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the pleats down 3.5&#8243; from the waistband.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"447\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-500x447.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35789 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-500x447.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-300x268.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-768x686.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-1536x1372.png 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-150x134.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3.png 1767w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/447;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-500x447.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-500x447.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-300x268.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-768x686.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-1536x1372.png 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-150x134.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3.png 1767w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fold the pleats from left to right and topstitch at 1\/4&#8243; to keep in place.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3927-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35788 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3927-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3927-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3927-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3927-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3927-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3927-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3927-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3927-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3927-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3927-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3927-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3927-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3927-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3932-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35790 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3932-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3932-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3932-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3932-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3932-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3932-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3932-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3932-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3932-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3932-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3932-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3932-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3932-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step Five: &nbsp;Sewing the waistband to the lining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply woven or non-woven <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a>. &nbsp;If you are using woven interfacing cut the interfacing following the same gain line as the facing. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/grain-500x375.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35791 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/grain-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/grain-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/grain-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/grain.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/grain-500x375.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/grain-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/grain-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/grain-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/grain.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Place the print sides together,&nbsp;sew the right-hand side of the facing. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35794 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-1-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-1.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-1-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-1.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Open the seam and serge the seam edges open. &nbsp;Iron.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3934-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35797 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3934-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3934-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3934-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3934-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3934-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3934-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3934-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3934-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3934-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3934-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3934-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3934-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3934-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We will work on the lining now and you will have to join right sides together and sew the left side of the lining at 5\/8&#8243;. &nbsp; In other words, don't sew where the zipper is supposed to go. &nbsp;Serge with open seams, then iron.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3935-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35798 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3935-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3935-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3935-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3935-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3935-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3935-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3935-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3935-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3935-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3935-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3935-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3935-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3935-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Join the facing to the lining by first pinning the side seam, right sides together. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3936-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35799 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3936-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3936-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3936-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3936-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3936-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3936-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3936-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3936-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3936-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3936-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3936-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3936-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3936-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pin the other end of the lining and the facing together. &nbsp;You will notice the lining of the skirt is a fair bit bigger&nbsp;than the facing, this is so when you sit down the lining will not crawl up your thighs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a few pleats between the side seam and the zipper on both front and back&nbsp;of the lining and sew at 5\/8&#8243;. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3937-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35800 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3937-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3937-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3937-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3937-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3937-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3937-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3937-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3937-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3937-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3937-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3937-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3937-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3937-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Serge the seam allowance and iron the facing&nbsp;and the lining.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3938-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35801 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3938-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3938-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3938-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3938-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3938-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3938-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3938-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3938-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3938-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3938-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3938-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3938-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3938-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step Six: &nbsp;Attaching the lining to the skirt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will work with the skirt right side out (print) and the lining wrong side out, or right sides skirt and lining facing each other as shown in the picture below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3940-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35803 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3940-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3940-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3940-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3940-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3940-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3940-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3940-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3940-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3940-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3940-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3940-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3940-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3940-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As before, we will start by aligning the side seams of the skirt with the side seam of the lining. &nbsp;Continue pinning from the side to the zipper. &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3942-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35804 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3942-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3942-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3942-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3942-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3942-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3942-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3942-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3942-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3942-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3942-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3942-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3942-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_3942-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you get to the zipper, wrap the facing around the zipper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-2-500x375.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35805 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-2-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-2-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-2.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-2-500x375.png\" alt=\"easy pleated skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-35805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-2-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-2-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Untitled-design-2.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sew at 5\/8&#8243;. &nbsp;Keep a strict seam allowance at the ends where the zipper and the facing meet&nbsp;since this will be visible once you turn the lining inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>End of Part One of the Easy Pleated Skirt sew-along. &nbsp;Check out the rest of the parts by clicking the links below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Part One: &nbsp;Print, cut and sew the skirt and pleats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/skirt-lining-easy-pleated-skirt-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Part Two: &nbsp;How to sew a skirt lining with an invisible zipper.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-hem-a-skirt-and-iron-pleats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Part Three: &nbsp;How to make pleats and hem a pleated skirt.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/increase-decrease-waist-easy-pleated-skirt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Part Four: &nbsp;How to fit and alter the pattern to make the skirt bigger or smaller.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" 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Warning: &nbsp;This is a \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/easy-pleated-skirt-pattern-part-1\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":308,"featured_media":35830,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":170},"categories":[170,4,10,38],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35743"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/308"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35743"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35743\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80428,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35743\/revisions\/80428"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35743"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35743"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35743"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}