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Knife-pleated skirt

Pleated all round. 3 pieces, drawn here for size 40.

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On the bodyFront and back
Front
Back
Pattern piecesWith seam allowance
FRONTBACKWAISTBAND · 1×
Pieces3
  • Front1×, 158 by 66 cm
  • Back1×, 158 by 66 cm
  • Waistband1×, 82 by 8 cm
MeasurementsSize 40
  • Waist76.0 cm
  • Hip101.0 cm
  • Waist to hip21.0 cm
Block settingscm
  • Waist ease1.0
  • Hip ease3.0
  • Skirt length62.0
  • Number of pleats24.0
  • Waistband height3.0
Fit checkscm
  • Finished waist77.0
  • Finished hip104.0
  • Hem width104.0
  • Skirt length62.0
  • Pleat face at hip4.3
  • Fabric width per half156.0
How to sew7 steps
  1. Cut and markCut every piece with the grain arrow parallel to the selvedge. Transfer the notches and the marks with tailor's chalk or a short snip into the seam allowance.
  2. InterfacingFuse interfacing to the collar, stand, cuffs, waistband, facings and front edges before sewing anything.
  3. PleatsFold the pleats along the marks, press them and baste across the top so they hold while the waistband goes on.
  4. Side seamsSew the side seams, leaving the left side (or the centre back) open for the zip. Neaten and press open.
  5. ZipInsert an invisible zip, the top stop just below the waistband seam.
  6. WaistbandSew the waistband right side to right side to the waist, fold it over, press and stitch in the ditch from the outside. Add a hook and bar or a button.
  7. HemUnpick the pleats at the hem, turn up the hem, then press the pleats back in.
Fabricsize 40
  • 110 cm wide1.5 m, open, too wide
  • 140 cm wide4.2 m
  • 150 cm wide4.2 m

Estimated from the pieces laid out with seam allowance, grain along the selvedge. Add more for matching checks or stripes. The editor shows the layout.