How to Make A Pleated Plaid Tennis Skirt || SHANiA DIY

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00:46 - 1:07 Body Measurements and calculations you need to take to make a pleated skirt
01:20 - 2:12 How to make a sewing pattern for a pleated skirt with pleats
03:18 - 03:49 How to fold the fold fabric to make pleats for a pleated skirt
03:52 - 04:16 How to sew the pleats in place
05:45 - 06:01 How to make a waist band pattern for a skirt
06:07 - 08:43 How to attach sew a waistband to a skirt
06:28 - 07:58 How to sew a zipper in a skirt with a waistband
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[@beatm6948]

General advice based on my experience: measure out an extra, or two extra pleat(s) when cutting the initial fabric. I had the same experience where i had to take out 3 pleats to make it fit, so just measure out a bit more fabric to begin with.

[@ShaniaShania]

oh wow! this is super helpful advice!! thank you sooo much!! ❣

[@beatm6948]

Also be ready to have to dart the fabric up top, or make it bigger for the butt lol. This is my first clothing project, so it's definitely a learning process.

[@ShaniaShania]

@@beatm6948 💕💕💕

[@beingroyalwomen]

❤

[@waywardgarden3121]

Im a total beginner. Would you be able to say roughly how much that would be? Like how much extra we should measure out?

[@sherwoodkhy9532]

I've watched a few tutorials, but yours by far has been the most helpful. I'm making a costume that has a pleated skirt, so I'm editing a pattern, but your tutorial has helped me understand the pattern piece I'm using a bit better to help me decide what I want to do with it. Thanks again! Also, you're really beautiful and charismatic

[@ShaniaShania]

Thank you so much!! I'm so happy that your were able to find some clarity!! I hope you'll consider checking out my other tutorials! Happy Sewing! 💕

[@nikkihellnaugh9302]

Super cute. Super easy for beginners. Love how you gave instructions bc usually sewing instructions can be exhaustive with too many directions, or they leave out necessary visuals, or they're just overwhelming! You did amazing. Love that you included your troubleshooting steps as well.

[@ShaniaShania]

Thank you so very much for such thorough feedback!!! 💕

[@sydneyhutchison6692]

Just found your channel-- I'm so excited to binge watch the rest of your videos while I work on sewing projects!!

[@ShaniaShania]

Ahhhh! yaaayyyy!!!!! I'm so happy you found me! Happy Binging Watching and Sewing! 💞💞

[@babyvv6595]

Yes! Omg I hope you don't mind that I saved this video on my private playlist for future reference ❤️(cus your girl be getting her sewing machine this december 13)

[@ShaniaShania]

Yes Alvira! No problem, I'm happy that you've added my video to your private list, thank you. ♥

[@fabiolaandresen205]

One of the best and easiest tutorials to follow!! Thank you!!!

[@ShaniaShania]

💕💕💕

[@melanatedxanimated]

Yes! This helped me make my first skirt for my Chiaki Nanami cosplay 💕💕💕

[@emiliemoradian5102]

yes! love the way you walk through everything it’s sooooo easy to follow you give me faith that i can actually do this myself 😭😭

[@ShaniaShania]

you Totally can do it yourself!!!! i believe in you...like for real for real !!! 💞

[@Alice_in_art_land]

Hey I’m only used to metric system so I don’t really understand it! Can you write the instructions in centimeters maybe! I looks so beautiful. Sorry

[@ShaniaShania]

Hey there! Maybe in the moments where I mention measurements you can pause and use google to convert the measurements. I hope this is helpful 😊 ❤️

[@aliweesner8736]

I just got a sewing machine for my birthday and I’m so excited to try this! Thank you for the tutorial 🙏🏻Also your hair is so cute 💕 also... yes!!!!

[@ShaniaShania]

thanks babe! i'm so happy you got a sewing machine for your bday! ah!! what're you gonna sew first ?💞💞

[@sonictundra1909]

Very easy to follow and I'm really happy you left the little measuring flub in the vid since it's a reoccurring problem I have and you did a good job in explaining how to fix it

[@ShaniaShania]

💥Heyyy! Have you seen my latest tutorial on a button front mini skirt? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIPSqKGVhNWGiKM💥

[@jazzorcullo]

Thank you for the video! I finally understand how to make pleats on my planned skirt! You made it look so easy! The other videos I watched couldn’t keep my attention at all, I got bored after a while. I love how you narrated it. It kept me interested til the end!

[@ShaniaShania]

Yayyyy!!! I’m so happy you were able to get the clarity you were looking for. What do you think my not tutorial should be on?

[@jodylau7845]

Yes! Sent this to my mom so she and my daughter can make this together. Great tutorial. I’m going to guess my on the yardage and buy 2 yards. Thank you!

[@ShaniaShania]

Hey Jody! That’s wonderful! I think it’ll be a fun project for them to work on together. I’m not sure of your daughter’s size so I’m hoping that 2 yards will be enough. 💞

[@ladyamalthia7688]

I love that you pin with quilting clips! I discovered those a while back, game changer.

[@ShaniaShania]

The best right?!!

[@maryannefitzgerald9191]

I LOVE,LOVE, LOVE this skirt! I can't wait to try it! Thanks so much for this tutorial and pattern!

[@ShaniaShania]

Yyyyaayy! Thank you💕 I’d love to see how it comes out. If you’re on Instagram can you tag me pleeease?! @shaniainside

[@arhamasyed946]

Yes! I love how you explained everything

[@ShaniaShania]

Yessss!! and, you're welcome! 💞

[@uselessalpaca6777]

The way you explain things is just SO EASY TO UNDERSTAND! I will definitely be following this video when I make my skirt! ❤️

[@ShaniaShania]

Awwwhhh thank youu! Your skirt is gonna come out great, i just know it!!! 💞

[@Waldbraut]

Yes! Thanks for this tutorial, especially the measurements in the beginning were super helpful

[@ShaniaShania]

yayyy! you're very welcome!!

[@xingmei818]

❤❤❤ yess I made it to the end but I'll need to rewatch more to understand! Thank you for your hard work!

[@ShaniaShania]

yeah, definitely feel free to come back if you need to!! ✨💕✨

[@sassymama1054]

yes! still working on my skirt thank you for doing this video really appreciate it

[@ShaniaShania]

ysyyy! youre very welcome!! ✨💕

[@dreamcastor1934]

this is really well made and i love the way you describe stuff, it is easy to digest.. thank you! i have trouble with measurements and i am a very new beginner but i think i will try this out by using this tutorial very soon :)

[@ShaniaShania]

thank you so much! I'm happy to hear that you're going to give this a try. Let me know if you have any questions along the way.

[@zoebyrd8501]

Yes! Love it! Need it! Taking measurements now!

[@fannyklasson87]

You are a life saver! This is the only video that actually made me understand how to make the skirt! And also, Yes!

[@ShaniaShania]

Yayyyy!! I'm so happy to hear that Fanny! sending love!

[@user-hx7qx1pc7w]

yes!! this is a really big help for me since im going to make my very first handmade outfit ever which i will also be competing in... i bought a pattern but never arrived. this really has been a huge help to me

[@ShaniaShania]

Yayyy!! Im so happy to hear that!! I really wanna see how it comes out, can you DM me or tag me on Instagram? Also, good luck with your competition ✨💕🏆

[@darkone3722]

Yes!!!!!! I am new to sewing but gonna give it a try.

[@mayleenv]

Yes! Thanks so much! I’m making a plaid skirt like this and needed good instructions like yours!

[@ShaniaShania]

did you end up making the plaid skirt?!

[@shreeyaathokpam4028]

YESSSSS!!!!!! LOVEEEEE HOW THIS TURNED OUT

[@reniszabo1928]

i am making this right now:) i saw a very pretty fabric at my grandma’s and i immediately tought it would be perfect for a pleated skirt and she gave it to me:D (this was tonight) thanks for the video

[@ShaniaShania]

sounds like a lovely grandma you have :) Happy Sewing!

[@scarlettc1419]

Yes! I love this, I will be trying this soon!

[@ShaniaShania]

yAYYY!!! It's gonna be great, I just have a feeling :)

[@lindaferrell922]

I have watch a few other tutorials and had trouble understanding, but seeing yours explained it a lot better, thank you for all the details and how you explained it.

[@ShaniaShania]

Yayyyy! I’m so happy to hear that!!

[@coolandhotgirl6143]

THANK YOU FOR SHOWING HOW TO READJUST THE PLEATS!!! That's always where I get frustrated. You made it so clear

[@ShaniaShania]

You’re welcome ❣️

[@kenyalloyd3819]

Yes! Can’t wait to try

[@ShaniaShania]

Yesss! It's gonna be wonderful!

[@emilycarrett6988]

Thanks to you I've had several breakdowns while making this skirt

[@ShaniaShania]

Oh nooo 😔 what part(s) of the video has caused your breakdown?

[@Jane_Doex]

Yes! I’m so glad I found your channel! Super cute clothes!

[@ImPanChan]

Thank you so much for giving clear instructions on how to make a pleated skirt!! I appreciate you!! Yeeesss!!

[@ShaniaShania]

You're very welcome ❣

[@jm92090]

Best tutorial I’ve come across thus far! How much fabric did you begin with?

[@ShaniaShania]

Thanks again ❣️ I used about 2 yards of fabric

[@arsene6292]

thank you sm i'm gonna make this in black! i have question if i wanto make this a little bit longer do i need 2 yards of fabric or more?👀

[@ShaniaShania]

Heyyyy! It depends on how much longer you’re trying to make it, and your size /body measurements overall. Sorry that this wasn’t the most straightforward answer 😔 If you still need help, dm me on Insta and we can find a way to figure out the yardage for you.

[@YoursM979]

Wow this tutorial is so straightforward and easy to follow, I've been wanting to do this for months but didn't want to follow a pattern. Thank you!

[@ShaniaShania]

Yayy!!! Im happy that you found my tutorial easy to follow and I hope you’ll stick around to watch my other tutorials. 💥💕

[@magicdimensions7519]

Yessss! This is so cute! Definitely helps me for what I’m wanting to make!!!!

[@davidrico6491]

omg I need to learn how to do this. i only have two yards of fabric. do you think this is enough for the skirt?

[@ShaniaShania]

hmmm, it depends on your measurements. If you're about the same size as me then 2 yards should be fine. Hope this helps!

[@eileenbrianamarquez]

Yes! I’m making this in black!

[@ShaniaShania]

It’s gonna be so cute!!🥰

[@eileenbrianamarquez]

@@ShaniaShania Im working on it now and it’s going well! I haven’t made a real skirt in a while, so thanks for helping!

[@ZackRekeSkjell]

Great video on how to pleat! I learned a lot from watching this! I think that the best way to get the correct size of the skirt is maybe to measure a bit lower down on the body and not measure the waist where it's the smallest. As the pleats are sown down the skirt is the size of the skirt should be the size where the bottom of the pleats hit. Then the waistband can be the correct waist size and slightly sinch it in. Hope that makes sense.

[@Eliz279009]

Yes! Loved this tutorial. I need to pick up some plaid.

[@ShaniaShania]

Yes!!!! Thank youuuu🥰 let ne I now how it goes, would love to see it 👀

[@mireinebeaini104]

I want to ask when you measured your waist did you multiplied it with 3 to make it pleated

[@goodvibesstation7835]

It’s to give pleat allowance coz pleats use a lot of fabric 🙂

[@cosmicvic.]

yes!!! omg its so cute

[@ShaniaShania]

thank yoouuuu

[@cosmicvic.]

@@ShaniaShania of coursee actually im measuring to make one rn

[@cosmicvic.]

@@ShaniaShania may I ask what fabric you used

[@staycaratzen9121]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE TENSION

[@mickymccurry]

I love this so much! I wish you were here to teach me in person! The skirt looks so cute. Thank you!

[@ShaniaShania]

Thaaank you so much!! 💥💕

[@sparkii_sparxx]

I immediately love you

[@sparkii_sparxx]

Yes! 😍 love it!

[@blueberry-shortcake5838]

The chili hanging from the tomato is to sharpen needles!

[@ShaniaShania]

Wooww! Thank you!

[@FalanaBlessed]

I had a skirt like this but in a black and gray plaid. It was just a bit longer to be more work professional. I wore the heck out of it in the winter months. Very cute make!

[@ShaniaShania]

Black and gray is such a cute plaid skirt color combination, I could see why you wore it out lol ✨ thanks for stopping by Falana 💞

[@user-qu1by1cq5k]

This is incredibly helpful! Thank you!

[@ShaniaShania]

You're very welcome!!

[@lyghtleafeon9048]

Yes!

[@ShaniaShania]

Yessss!💕

[@tatummijsen8168]

it looks amazing on you! thank you so much!! yes!

[@ShaniaShania]

Yesssss!!! thaank you!!! 💞

[@A.a.319]

Hey! You're a great teacher! I appreciate you. Thank you 🥰💕. YEEEEEEEES!!!!!!

[@ShaniaShania]

🥰💥💞 Thanks, Angelina!!!

[@imbadatlife1396]

Yesssss!!!!!!

[@ShaniaShania]

Yes honey!!!!💞

[@trisiaaristyanihermi2429]

Helo! What type of fabric do you use??

[@ShaniaShania]

Hello there! I used cotton plaid tartan fabric from fabric.com.

[@trisiaaristyanihermi2429]

@@ShaniaShania ok! Thank you so bad ☺️

[@ShaniaShania]

@Byme 0423 you're welcome! 💞

[@roumskii482]

Yessss! My sister gave me a sewing machine for my birthday. And your Videos are pefect to follow. Thank youuuz❤️❤️

[@ShaniaShania]

yeesss!!! that's so exciting to have a sewing machine :D What's the first thing that you're gonna make? 💞

[@mybabyjaguar]

I adore your channel!!! Thanks thanks thanks from Paris France !!!!

[@ShaniaShania]

Oh wow, Paris!!! Amazing!!! Sending hugs and kisses from New York!! Thanks for watching my video ❣️

[@paramitaghara]

What type of fabric did you use?

[@asiamarievaldivia4415]

I presume a tightly woven cotton but that’s just from looking.

[@ShaniaShania]

that's a good inference 💕

[@ShaniaShania]

I used cotton tartan fabric from fabric.com

[@madisongreen8913]

What should I do if my fabric is thin? It’s thin enough to see my finger underneath, but no colour. Thanks!

[@mill11y]

Maybe try seeing another layer of the fabric on top

[@mill11y]

Sewing

[@ShaniaShania]

you try adding a lining, or just wear some black short underneath. Hope this helps!!

[@vmij6925]

This got so many ideas going in my head! Yes! 💕

[@nicholeboese9483]

Very nice. I wanted to learn how to make the plates less bulky around the waist, and you showed how to do that in your video.

[@ShaniaShania]

Yayyy! So happy to help!!🥰💕🥰

[@freakygardener8033]

Yes, I watched all the way through , and I FULLY intend to watch it multiple times again!!! Very clear, nicely explained. BUT, this (and most EVERY pleated skirt video I see) say to start with the waist measurement, (ok, fine so far) but then sew the pleats 4,5,6 inches straight down. If you do that, it's not going to fit over your hips, and butt! It needs to be wider over the hips,than what the waist is. I'm sorry, but I don't see how it can work! 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@ShaniaShania]

I think it does work especially with the help of the zipper and potentially adding more inches for the width of the pleats, but give it a try with some old fabric and see how it goes!! Let me know if you have any questions!💕✨

[@freakygardener8033]

@@ShaniaShania thanks Shania! I fully plan on making and/or buying many more skirts, but another VERY frustrating thing is that I get A LOT of negativity, because "guys aren't supposed to wear skirts)! 🤬 I like wearing them!!!

[@aliyahreid41]

The only thing you forgot is to times your waist by 3

[@ShaniaShania]

.

[@aliyahreid41]

@@ShaniaShania you’re skirt came out beautiful though

[@ShaniaShania]

@@aliyahreid41 thank you!

[@amyjscreations659]

Yes!! This was fantastic, very clear, and I like how you included where you problem solved. Cuz dont we all do that

[@ShaniaShania]

Teeheehee thank youuuu❣️ yes, transparency is key!!!

[@juliag3071]

Yes! Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial! I love your personality by the way!

[@ShaniaShania]

Thank you so much❣️

[@Annepigeen]

I think the reason it didn't fit you was because you topstitched the pleats down to four inches without taking into account that your circumference 4 inches below your waist is larger, cause its kinda on your hips :-)

[@ShaniaShania]

Wooowww! 😳I think you're right, thank you so much for sharing that 💗

[@fancydeer]

omg! Thank you! This was a helpful comment. Something to keep in mind for future projects.

[@KV-fb7cf]

YESSSSSSSS!! The girls who teach how to make this skirt aren't blessed like me 🤣🤣 My ass would never fit in those tiny little skirts with literally no room for the girls 🍑. Thank youuuu ♥️♥️ Kisses from Brazil ♥️♥️

[@ShaniaShania]

Yeeessss!!! Girrrrlll, I know exactly what u mean hahaha

[@ShaniaShania]

Sending you warmth and love from the USA 💞💞

[@cutestuff0214]

Awesome tutorial! Love the skirt! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing this! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ShaniaShania]

🔆❣🔆 Thaaankk Youuu!!!

[@fancydeer]

yes! this is super cute! I love this fabric too.

[@ShaniaShania]

Thank youuuu! Yesss!!💞

[@lalalalalalalaaallalalalal2069]

Hello, I have a question,does sewing require a lot of math, because I'm not good at it🙂

[@ShaniaShania]

Heyyy! Not always, it depends on what you're making. If it helps at all, I'm also not the best at math hahaha

[@lalalalalalalaaallalalalal2069]

@@ShaniaShania aww thanks a lot for answering, you earned a sub:)

[@ShaniaShania]

@@lalalalalalalaaallalalalal2069 you’re welcome, and thanks fir subscribing 💞

[@katrinakouleva8274]

Why didn’t you say right at the start that the measurements weren’t correct… but in the middle of the video…

[@ShaniaShania]

I thought that was the best way to be transparent without causing confusion

[@katrinakouleva8274]

@@ShaniaShania I see but I think it would have been more clear to fix it right at the beginning so that people watching along wouldn’t have made the same mistake in measurement

[@cfg1110]

Yes can someone explain what the mistake was so we can avoid it

[@katrinakouleva8274]

@@cfg1110 in the the middle of the video she said she sized it wrong. Meaning the fabric may be too short

[@skyem97able]

best pleated tutorial 👏🏾 YES!

[@prisonguardz]

YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! what an excellent tutorial! this was so easy to follow and Im so in love with my skirt

[@ShaniaShania]

Yaaay!! Im so happy to hear that 💕💕💕

[@kerbalspaceprogramenjoyer2084]

To males who read this: I know you’re a femboy that wants a skirt but your parents don’t know you’re a femboy yet and you’re too scared to tell them

[@spantorris7911]

lol

[@freakygardener8033]

Just because a guy likes skirts, does NOT automatically make us fem!!!

[@junkoenoshima9746]

YES! stunning bruh absolutely serving!

[@crackasilly]

Y E S !!! I plan on making a skirt this weekend and this is really helpful! 😄

[@your._.rosie04]

I’m glad I found this channel. This tutorial looks nice and simple 😭❤️

[@ShaniaShania]

Hey Rosie!!! Yayyy!! I’m happy that you find the tutorial easy to follow.💕

[@AnaPaulaBOliveira]

I'm gonna make this skirt, thank you for the tutorial!

[@ShaniaShania]

Yess!! It’s gonna be fabulous!!💕

[@KiraWartooth]

i love your energy!

[@jojoirish8523]

Gonna try this out this weekend. Hopefully it goes well! 😳🤞🏾🤞🏾

[@ShaniaShania]

Sending you positive vibes ✨ lmk if u have any questions along the way

[@jenniferh6276]

Yes!!!! Love it!! Thank you very well explained!

[@ShaniaShania]

You are so welcome! 💕

[@paytonkinkel4454]

Thank you sooo much I love your energy!

[@ShaniaShania]

You’re very welcome! 💕

[@taraynalexess]

Currently watching while making!

[@ShaniaShania]

Yayyyy!!! 💞

[@rl1314]

I'm trying to get back into sewing after s few years of riding life's struggle bus, so I subbed your page for reminders and inspo. :)

[@Pearliee3]

It's amazing! But I don't have frabics like those patterns. Any suggestions on where to buy that type of fabric?

[@sarajogai9351]

Yes! I made it and your video was so great! I made a super cute yellow tartan skirt, thank you so much! I used 1 meter of fabric and it took about 15 hours, but I am a beginner sewer.

[@ShaniaShania]

Ohhh 😍 yellow tartan fabric sounds amazing!! I hope it was worth the long hours of work.

[@sarajogai9351]

@@ShaniaShania it was I love it so much! I finished it this morning, and I learned so much when I was sewing this! This is only the second piece of clothing that I have made so far. Your video was super helpful I loved it! Thank you so much xx

[@CaseyCaroline]

You are a ray of sunshine!! So inspired to go make this 🤩

[@ShaniaShania]

Thaaanks Casey! I’d love to see how it turns out...tag/DM me on insta (@shaniainside), or email it to me: [e-mail] 😍😊

[@itsoktorisuyet]

yes! This tutorial is amazing thank you so much!

[@ShaniaShania]

Yessss!!! You're welcome 💞

[@NestoraBree]

Yes! Cant wait to try making myself one now

[@ShaniaShania]

Hey Rachael! Yesss! :) Would love to see how it come out, so feel free to share with me on instagram or via email (insta: @shaniainside /// email: [e-mail])

[@cherryT55555]

Yes! Thank you so much!

[@_shin0bi_674]

Skirt look great 🥺 hopefully I'm able to make a cute skirt

[@jainseesureka3058]

Wow you made this look so easy..

[@kimberlyjubay2784]

Yes! This tutorial is sooo helpful thank you!!

[@ShaniaShania]

You’re very welcome!!!! 💞

[@AzzieTheAmiable]

Yes! (Thank you for the tutorial, just what I needed)

[@ShaniaShania]

you're very welcome ❤

[@JochiOz]

Yes! super clear tutorial thank you

[@ShaniaShania]

You're very welcome!

[@summermillar3820]

I love this i did mine with an opening on the side :) love your videos

[@kellyjean4981]

Yes! This was very easy to follow. Thank you

[@ShaniaShania]

yayy! ❤ thanks for watching

[@veronicakendall4496]

Yes! Also I love your energy!!!!