Dressmaking, pattern cutting question. Pleated skirt.?

Question

I'm doing a course and have come to a section that I have no experience with. The question I need to answer is " describe how you would produce a good fitting knife-pleated or box-pleated skirt pattern". The text I have is not very helpful at all, but they are big on using miniature block patterns. Any help with this would be appreciated.

Answer 1

You have to decide how large the pleats will be, and then expand the pattern to accommodate the folds. You'd have the fold lines printed onto the pattern. At the top, there will usually be points or another shape to handle the folds. You may want to cheat a little by buying a pattern and then imagine how you would create that pattern.
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Answer 2

Pleats typically consume 3x hip measurement plus any seam allowances.

It's tricky. That's why it is usual to use a large-scale gingham check for test models.

The hem will need to be on-grain. The sides and maybe the back will need to be slightly longer to allow for curves (sides more than the back). Generous hip-age will require a greater curve in the waist seam.

Answer 3

*I* can't help you with that question, as I am still a beginner sewer, myself. I belong to a very helpful Yahoo Group, new to sewing, whose members are of varying levels of sewing experience, from beginner to expert. You might want to check it out for yourself. :D