Make sure you or your serger does not cut the elastic band. Also, stretch the elastic and fabric so you get a nice fit. It certainly pays to get a few tips especially when you are trying to hem a difficult pattern like a pleated skirt.
Here are a few tips to help you get the best job possible. These tips are in no particular order. To hem a pleated skirt it is best to start with one panel and do each one individually. After you have completed that task, you can start on the pleated seams. Use a V mark at the point where your machine will start the overlock stitch.
Make sure that mark is at the hem depth you want. You do not want the V mark too close to your stitch line. If you want a 2-inch hem, then the V should be at the 4-inch mark. When you go to press the seam, leave the hemline open. Then remove your overlock stitches from the seam. Also, you can trim the excess fabric at this point cutting down your bulk. When you start the process, you want to iron out all the wrinkles before you start hemming.
Wrinkles will through your hemline off and create a crooked hem. Make sure you or the person who is going to wear the pleated skirt put it on after you iron out the wrinkles.
You need to make sure the alterations will have the skirt fitting properly and look good. This can happen if you are not careful. The seams can split at the hemline and ruin the look of the skirt. Wear your shoes. This is a needed step if you are trying to hem a full-length pleated skirt or dress. You want the hem to not touch the floor or get stepped on by the shoes.
Keeping the hem about 1 inch above the shoes should do the trick. When dealing with a chiffon fabric or a pleated skirt, you should make sure you are using the right needle size to get the job done.
Also, the needle needs to be very sharp, straight and not bent. Working with chiffon and pleats are not easy. When sewing a hem you have to be patient as chiffon could do a lot of slipping and sliding as you work. Previous Next. Shorten skirt or dress with pleats. Related Posts. Sew them into place separately rather than all at once. Ensure that you match the hem at the seams before completing them.
Create the hem after sewing the side seam into place. Trim away the fabric down to your seam allowance in the area where you're going to create the hem and fold it at the seam so it's square with the pleat. Pin the hem into place, about a quarter of an inch from the edge of the skirt, and finish sewing the hem into place. Don't forget to clip the seam allowance, bringing it up just above the hemline. Just throw on a denim jacket over the white shirt and you are set for the evening.
The other trend that is in , is monochrome. So if you have a pleated skirt of a solid color or even grey or beige, all you need to do is find a big sweater or a V-neck top of the same color. Depending on where you are headed, you can either sass it up with a chunky piece of neckwear or even a scarf or simply accessorise with a satchel bag if you are headed for a formal meeting.
A simple white shirt with a white pleated skirt is also a great combination to consider. You can add a bit of funk to your outfit with ankle length boots preferably of the same colour. If your skirt is bright and colourful, the way to style it either with a neutral or a tonal hue to add some balance.
Accessorise with a contrasting clutch with your skirt and your look is complete. If you are a fan of the fur and your skirt is a bright blue or a red, you can simply dazzle by paring your skirt with a black long sleeve top with a fur vest thrown over it.
Complete the look with a chunky pair of earrings and black or white ankle high boots. A simple long sleeve black top with a bright coloured skirt just as well.
Headed out for a semi-formal do? Just pair your skirt with a light coloured shirt and chunky neckwear and a belt and you are sure to stand out in a crowd! If you are a fan of the classic styles, you can simply choose a foral top and throw a blazer over your top.
Choose pumps or embellished sandals to complete your look. A long pleated skirt does not feel flattering for your long legs? Why not shorten the hem of the skirt by a few inches and pairing it with a turtle neck, blazer and stockings?
If you are headed out on a summer day, swap the turtleneck with a cute crop top or short shirt and you are good to go! Whatever style you choose, a pleated skirt is sure to work wonders this year. So why leave that beautiful pleated skirt hidden under a pile of unused clothes in your closet. Bring it out and let us learn all about how to alter a pleated skirt that is too big. To begin with an alteration of a skirt that is too big, you need to get the exact measurement.
Put the skirt on and with the thumb and forefinger take out enough of the waistband so that the skirt feels comfortable. Make sure you sit down, while holding out the waistband to ensure that the skirt does not become too tight around the waist.
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