A pleated skirt may seem like an intimidating project but they are easier than you might think.
Box pleat skirt pattern free.
You don t need a pattern you just need some measurements.
It s surprisingly easy to make a basic pleated skirt.
I ve used them often when sewing for myself like on this maternity skirt this easter dress and this awning stripe dress and have come up with a simple way to keep my pleats even.
You can find the free pattern here.
Box pleat inverted box pleat i have a fondness for pleats i love the texture and depth they bring to an item whether it be a dressmaking project home furnishings or other accessories.
Box pleat bed skirts work well with most decorating styles the tailored pleats look clean enough for modern decor but they are detailed enough to enhance the most michele gallman st.
As our latest pattern for sewing world magazine the ava skirt features inverted box pleats i thought it was time i filmed a how to tutorial sharing tips and techniques for both a box pleat and.
And the great thing is you ll just be cutting your fabric in rectangles so there s nothing complicated about it.
This diy box pleated skirt project has everything you could wish for its simple its quick to make and its very easy to customize by playing around with different fabrics and its pink.
Loom atrium bed skirt box pleated luxury 100 cotton 400 thread count split corner dust ruffle 15 tailored drop full xl size light grey solid available in and 10 colors show more.
Begin by measuring the very top of your box springs.
By kicki s wehl 243 u from threads 64 pp 40 42 a stylish and well fitted pleated skirt like those shown below is a staple in the wardrobes of most womendon t miss.
I was covering a twin size box springs and came up with the dimensions below 38 x 74 inches.
I think they are just so classic and flattering.
1 3 fleece or jersey knit color a 1 4 fleece or jersey knit color b 16 19 inches elastic.
It prints out onto a4 paper to stick together at home the pattern takes 2 75m of fabric at 150cm wide or 3m of fabric at 112cm wide.
This free pleated skirt pattern can be made from fleece or jersey knit it can also be made in a shorter mini length or a longer length.
I adore box pleats.
A bed skirt fits under a mattress and right on top of a box springs covering up the box springs on down to the floor.
You can make a simple pleated skirt without a pattern and with very little math.
With this skirt.
Try making a plaid skirt for yourself or for a friend.
This is probably one of the easiest skirt tutorials you will ever see but the results are so worth it.