How to Sew a Cartridge Pleated Skirt | Easy Historical Sewing

[@MicaFarrierRheayan]

I want to do this on the helm of my sofa and rattan sofa. It is soooooo cottagecore and I love the classic outcome. Actually, this is the first video of you that I saw. I subbed! You have a soothing voice for instruction, easy method and very detailing explanations on how to do it!

[@adriennekibler]

Baby sewist here, excited to try this!

[@dianneunderwood8456]

Incredible to think all clothing was handstitched before the advent of sewing machines. And luckily there are some who will show others how it was done and with such beautiful results! This was such a very interesting and informative video - thank you for taking the time to share your time and talents with us.

[@ProssyProssy-o5j]

Thanks:)

[@Kirindor]

I love the technique for the pleating. I will be using that for my wife's next dress. Thank you.

[@meatshieldmaiden707]

I love how you talk about replacing the binding at the hem and being able to adjust sizes if need be. I know that's how the cared for their garments "back in the day", but it is refreshing in the ocean of fast fashion that some people treat their garments with care. It's inspiring me to be more considerate of this as I slowly start to make my own clothes. And thank you for a good tutorial!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Yay 😊

[@slymaedox]

It was so happy to see Portugal Folk dress in an english-speaking video. I have been thinking of diving into that aspect of my culture as a renovate my lacking wardrobe, to connect with it better, and thus I have felt even more invigorated to do so, as I watched the video ^^ I simply adore your videos, they are concise, packed with practical knowledge and instructions. It was, as always is, a pleasant experience.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

I'm so happy you enjoyed the video ❤️ Obrigada!

[@bassdivamtm]

I agree!the style is also in Austrian folk dresses too!

[@elygo88]

​@@Pour_La_Victoire I found you channel ilove you skirt and blouse I want a tutorial to make la blouse pretty thanks for sharing your talent

[@elygo88]

@@Pour_La_Victoire God bless you!

[@karljiks]

Latvian here and it's part of Latvian/Curlandian/Latgalian folk dress as well!

[@juliad3279]

My heart fluttered when you pulled the gathering threads tight the first time. 😍

[@yaminabouhas3983]

I made this skirt ....I have not much sewing skills. But I did😊. Lots of handsewing work. ...I spended in coffee houses. I love it. Thank you so much for this helpful sharing ❤❤❤

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

That is wonderful!! I'm so delighted and I'd love to see your skirt, feel free to share it with me on Instagram @pour_la_victoire 😊

[@dee4174]

The little girl in me still loves a swishy skirt! I'm 59! X

[@athenathegreatandpowerful6365]

I'm 62 and wear 25 yard skirts daily. Talk about swishy!

[@_milkysoup]

I’ve been saving this video in my watch later playlist for that special moment and well, today’s the day and it did not disappoint! You are such a diligent worker and this is just beautiful 🥲 Loved all the detailed information about the stitching and the cultural exploration. I don’t sew much but I love learning and watching historical and hand sewing, crossing my fingers I’ll find the motivation to do it myself someday. Anyway, so neat!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you for your kind words ❤️ so glad you enjoyed it!

[@iluvmusic375]

This video was so peaceful to watch, and informative! I've been sewing for a long time, and I love pleats, but I've never heard of cartridge pleats.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

So glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@natajawa]

❤❤❤❤ Тоже впервые слышу о кассетных складках. Раньше не придавала значения им. Видела только на картинах. Благодарю за подробное видео. ❤❤❤❤

[@ERH-ph5gb]

That was an excellent tutorial how to make this particular kind of skirt. It looks beautiful. Well done! Thank you for the important close ups. They add great value. Greetings!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much!

[@distaff2935]

Beautiful work! Love cartridge pleats.

[@aj7058]

"I have a strong interest in Portuguese folk costumes" Subscribed.

[@banyetchetnicodemusibrahim42]

I googled 'cartridge pleats' and found myself here. Thanks for the detailed explanation of the process and the historical overview. I am from Nigeria and cartridge pleats don't catch out women's fancy here. African contemporary is in vogue here and because it has a lot of gathering, like cartridge pleats, I thought incorporating cartridge pleats instead of the usual gathering would definitely be a welcome development, ancient and modern sort of. ❤ Thanks for your time. Initially, I thought the pleated fabric would be sewn to the waist band or bodice. Now I know it's hand stitched.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Welcome! I'm so glad this technique has inspired you ❤️

[@МарияВяхирева-э9к]

Какая роскошь! Ручная работа просто шедевральна. А как пояс пришит! У меня похожая юбка, не ручной работы конечно, но с такой же сборкой на талии. Спасибо автору за чудесный подробный мастеркласс!

[@k.becker4599]

I didn't know you could smock without a machine! My mind is blown! Thanks for making this video! :)

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you 😊

[@Rockys-Mum]

This is beautiful. I have sewn all my life but never seen this kind of sewing before. I love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

So glad you like it!

[@KathrynTanner-t8f]

Love those pleats! Also interested in the hem facing. I always wondered how women dealt with those long skirts being so close to the dirt! This makes sense.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Glad you enjoyed the video ❤️

[@VoxAtelier]

I was wondering how the waist band would be attached when I saw your picture on instagram. So neat! Thanks for the detailed tutorial.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

So glad you enjoyed the video ❤️

[@capriccio_dolls7026]

Абсолютный восторг! Как мне нравится ваша работа! Изумительно!🙏💫💓🌷🦋

[@mararuko6427]

🤩🤩Полный ВОСТОРГ!!! Случайно увидела ваше видео и оно меня ЗАВОРОЖИЛО! В ручной работе чувствуется умение, фантазия, ТРУД настоящего МАСТЕРА! Хочется повторить то же. От всей Души благодарю за удивительный Мастер-Класс! Всего вам наилучшего! Добро - к Добру! 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👏👏👏🌞❤

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@lindarosenthal6835]

Beautiful. Have never heard of this type of pleat.

[@aE-ls4qb]

I want to recreate whole a gallo-breton traditional wardrobe because there isn't many traditional clothes left from this specific part of brittany and i would like to pursue my duty to remember my culture but i haven't found any documentation except few pictures of my ancestors. So i just wanted to say that i was so happy to find your tutorial it's very interesting and i really appreciate your explanations ! thanks a lot for explaining this knowledge to us :))

[@MossyMozart]

I know that this is meant to mimic a Portuguese rural woman's garment, but it looks very classy to me. Cartridge pleats are used today in judges'' black robes where the sleeves attach to the body of the robe.

[@hayleym1012]

Portuguese rural women are and were classy

[@PPPing498]

I'm glad this was on my recommendations, and I stumbled upon it

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Wonderful 😊

[@thehappyflapper]

Just lovely and well done explanation of Cartridge Pleats!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you ❤️

[@elomasam8212]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ can’t wait to make one. Thank you….my grand parents were Portuguese so why not….. thanks so much …..

[@bullelephant1]

I used to smock baby day gowns. I was surprised to see how similar this is to that.

[@EphanyasisOwleyes]

Even though I have been sewing for 40 years I enjoy learning new sewing techniques

[@bmonoire5231]

I love how concise and relaxing this is! I’ve tried one of these before a year ago and I had guesswork between steps from another tutorial and it will really help when I redo it with all the info I got from this one to improve it!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you, glad it was helpful!

[@Dingle1234]

This is so attractive! Seems to elongate the waist. Nice technique for curtains too I think.

[@Ameia108]

Muito obrigada. Adorei. Adoro Portugal. Não sabia deste tipo de saias. Vou fazer, costurar.

[@waterbitten]

Thank you for the metric conversions! Highly appreciated.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

So glad you appreciate it!

[@romikim4548]

Portugal pleating technique looks gorgeous

[@Furiafelina]

Hmm 🤔 this technique might actually help me solve a sewing/design problem I have. 👍

[@alyonkasaienko]

Как много ручного шитья!!👏 Колоссальная работа! Я пока не готова такие изделия шить вручную😅

[@magikdust2095]

This looks great. Your stitches are so neat and tidy... I wish my stitches were half as good as yours.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you for your kind words ❤️ there is a decade of practice behind those stitches, you can do it too!

[@c.powell8472]

Nice. I'll try this, this week! I have nice fake blue jean denim fabric lolol

[@tracywilliams5779]

I too had never heard of cartridge pleats, I loved to watch you sew them so perfectly matched. I love to wear skirts, but my waist is no longer flat so I worry what I will look like. Thanks for the lovely tutorial . 😊

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you! This skirt may look strange in a modern context, but I've seen it on all body types and I think it's flattering and cute 😊

[@historyismyplayground1827]

I haven't made a cartridge-pleated skirt in a long time. You've inspired me! I have several projects on the table that could be cartridge pleated....

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

That's wonderful 😊

[@yellowzora]

Such a lovely video! Thank you for explaining the whole process, I've got some fabric that I want to make into a dress and got some more ideas now :D

[@rbrown6476]

How beautiful that was. I really enjoyed watching it, and it took me back to when I was little and we wore dresses, hand smocked by our mother. The smocking adds something really special. Please could I make a request? Please don’t add music to videos when you’re teaching because if anyone like me has a cognitive disability, it’s very painful. People will comment and tell me to mute, but of course I then live my whole life in silence! I enjoyed your teaching and I didn’t want to miss it. If people really like music, they can add music of their choice, but I can’t subtract it. Hope it’s OK to ask - I don’t find many videos where there’s no added music, but the ones I do, are peaceful and contemplative, which is a lovely thing in this noisy frantic world! Bless you ❤

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you for your kind feedback - I'll keep that in mind for my next videos as making my content easy for all audiences to understand is important to me (that's why I always have embedded subtitles on shorts and captions on videos)❤️

[@rbrown6476]

@@Pour_La_Victoire Bless you - thanks for considering my request. xxx

[@leila1700]

Thanks for the lesson. You’ve inspired me to make my own skirt.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Wonderful!

[@cablenelsonbabygrandpiano842]

Very nice and beautiful ❤️ 😍 🤩 👌 Thank you ❤️ Subscribed! New friend ❤️

[@Msviolet65]

I have not seen this type of skirt before! Now I want to make one!!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Wonderful, I hope you try it!

[@Michele-ft4qh]

Thanks for this video…I am learning how these skirts are made..I have no idea their name or culture and how they’re made. Thanks to you now I know. I’m learning how to make a 3D version of such pleat and skirt. Appreciate your effort. Liked and subscribed

[@mungbean345]

Beautiful! I had some lovely cartridge pleated items growing up doing reenactments and living history of the early to mid Victorian era... But as a kid, I had no idea how they got the fabric to do that (nor did I want to sit still long enough to learn!) These days, I think that style would just be a fun and comfy everyday maxi skirt. Thanks for the clear images and explanations!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Sometimes I do wear these as maxi skirts, especially in the winter - so cozy! Thank you ❤️

[@deel4770]

Absolutely stunning project and nicely executed explanations. Thank you.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@irenefarnleitner4969]

This kind of pleats are used in traditionell Austrian dresses, called Dirndl. People who sew them so a lot of hand working. I have done a lot of skirts and dresses with this tecnique. Look for the Original. But I am very astonished were this pleats are also used . Very interesting😊

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

That's amazing! Dirndls are so beautiful.

[@ЗдоровьеиПозитивРозаннаАдам]

. I love it. Thanks for sharing.👍👍👍👍

[@Exhora]

I was looking for a Portuguese skirt tutorial for some time. My Portuguese grandmother is going to love it if I am able to sew a skirt like this! I will try it soon!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Wonderful 😊

[@AlexisBevels]

Thank you so much for this!!! I think these are what they used in the red dress from outlander and I’ve always been so curious how they did it! Also. I think, vocally, you sound like Amy Adams. Delightful! Can’t wait to try this and watch more of your videos!

[@classyhistoricalsewing]

thank you so much for the tutorial, I really struggle with closures; also thank you so for using cm and meters because I never understand inches

[@FranciscaPires]

thank you for exploring portuguese historical dress, i clicked on this video because yey skirts but was pleasently surprised to see you reference these specifically. i'm from portugal but not from a rural area so i only ever saw folk dress on tv during religious parades 😅 i've been meaning to make a skirt inspired by these but i don't want to feel like im in a religious parade everytime i wear it...

[@TajaV]

I forgot what I came to KZbin for lol. The skirt pulled me in. This was beautiful and I can’t wait to try it.

[@kimberlific]

Found you through your muslin coffee filter video. I've been wanting to sew myself skirts for forever, roughly this style (although perhaps closer to the one with the petticoat feel ;) ). I'm going to have to try this. Thanks very much for this fantastic tutorial!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Welcome 🥰

[@Nadia-uc1tb]

I love this skirt so much! Would it be okay if I used a 150 cm wide fabric to make a 3-panel version, if I cut the fabric so that it is less wide?

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Yes, you can use 150 cm fabric😊I wouldn't cut down the fabric (unless you're working with a heavy fabric like wool) as a 3 panels of 150 cm wide fabric will have a lovely swish!

[@dianna4723]

Так завораживает сам процесс творчества! Это так увлекательно! Хочется вместе с вами начинать шить. Качественно, все так грамотно показано! Мои восторги Вам! Благодарю!!!😊

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much 😊

[@troebeliewoep]

When machine stitching a hem facing, there are ways to prevent a horizontal line of stiches. Use a blind hem stitch. It looks like a weird zig-zag with some going wider. To use this you sew most on just the folded facing, but the tips of the wider zigzags go into the skirt fabric. The result is hardly noticable little pricks of thread on the outside. If the threadcolour matches, its really hard to see. I would recommend practicing first, but its fast once you get the hang of it

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

That's brilliant, I'll have to try that on my next skirt of this style. Thanks!

[@Bananadiva1]

Wow I really enjoyed this video. I actually discovered you by image searching Victorian Chemises and finding your Blog. I'm currently working on creating my first historical clothing project so I'm sure your videos here as well as your Blog will be invaluable!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nighthealerrn1695]

Absolutely beautiful ❤❤!

[@acornginger8279]

I love how you tear the fabric hahaha it's so nice

[@annesofiestisen239]

Allright. Inspiration achieved. Gonna try and do a weird frankenstein usage of this on knitting mill panels some day

[@skirtedgalleons]

Love those skirts. Will have to do some testers on fabrics to see how much I'll need and how small to make the pleats. It seems like you did about a 4.8 multiplier of waist size to fabric. With a larger waist, I'll need more fabric to get those beautiful pleats.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

If you're working with a thicker fabric like wool, you can get by with fewer pleats due to the thickness of the material. That ratio sounds right - I think adding an extra half panel or panel of fabric is a great idea.

[@alicepan6631]

Great tutorial! I'm currently working up the courage to cartridge pleat the skirt of a gauzey-cotton dress, I'm afraid the fabric is not strong enough but am too cheap to fully flatline the skirt :') thanks for your video's, they're v helpful!!!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

That sounds like a lovely fabric. Perhaps you could add a strip of sturdy cotton in between the top fold before you sew the rows for the pleats?

[@phoebe2310]

Hello, i have just discovered this channel and I fell in love with those skirts and blouses . Could you make a video explaining how to make the blouses please? Thanks

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

I was just thinking about this kind of skirt! Thanks for the great video

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@katerinashinskaya6070]

Большое спасибо за видео. Я восхищена работой. Но не могу представить, какой длины надо взять нить для ручной сборки в три ряда?

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

The thread should be about a yard/meter long 😁

[@amandaglidewell8451]

I have a smocking pleater. I can put pleats into relatively thin fabric, up to a medium flannel. The pleats are a bit more shallow than hand done.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Sounds lovely!

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

I love cartridge pleated skirts 😻 They have such a lot of swoosh!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

They're so fun to wear 🤩

[@CatariaNigra]

We have the same height. Neat, I can just start working from your measurements! 😁

[@amandapittar9398]

Lovely , precise tutorial. Thank you. I’m just astonished you don’t use a thimble! The hem finishing was beautiful. 🤩

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@CherriesJubilee]

Thank you so much for this very detailed tutorial.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Glad it was helpful!

[@margorazdolski2803]

Просто восторг! Благодарю вам за понятный и простой мастер класс!!! Желаю вам новых успехов!❤️❤️❤️ Лайк и подписка! Всем добра и света!🍀🌻🌞

[@anastasianikolevna8420]

Watched this video thinking this would be a fun thing to try after I develop my sewing skills a whole lot more since there's no way this is simple enough for me to tackle right now. Wow! You made it look so much easier than I imagined! I'll have to try one of these soon. That two yard skirt honestly looks beautiful-- that's something I could see myself wearing to work!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

That's lovely to hear 🥰 you can do this!

[@Samanthalovestosew]

What a beautiful and informative video. I’ve been longing to try smocking but never thought of smocking a cartridge pleated skirt. What a fantastic idea. Thank you for your wonderful video, which I know I will be coming back to. 💗🎀

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it😊

[@SuziSellsSound]

Beautiful! Thank you for the clear instructions and quiet calm background music.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@drywme]

Amazing work! I love how detailed it is. My mom had a honeycomb stitch camisole from the 70s when I was a kid and I've been fascinated with 3d hand stitching techniques ever since. Great video! ❤

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

How lovely ❤️❤️

[@dieicymissara]

Amazing work! I'm from Brazil and I will make this skirt, it's beautiful 😍

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Obrigada 😊

[@shelleybotts5108]

I learned some great techniques. thank you!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

So glad to hear that!

[@annadayl]

What an amazing work!

[@ZackRekeSkjell]

I need to check my mother’s traditional Norwegian costume next time she wears it because it has these types of pleats! Mine unfortunately does not, but I love the look they give.

[@rawforyou5514]

LOEV THE SKIRT. Definitely going to try to make one! Thanks

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Wonderful!

[@brasschick4214]

Thank you. I was thinking of making a dirndl apron and this will be very helpful.

[@krokobille]

I LOVE this! I will so try this

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@gracie9658]

Wow this is so so so beautiful ! I'm almost finished with my first real sewing project which is an almost circle-ish skirt made from a lovely pink cotton tablecloth. This is an incredibly well shot and detailed video and is definitely added to my list of garments to make. Also thank you so much for the metric conversion !

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much! Your skirt sounds lovely 💓

[@toastybear616]

Fabulous skirt and great video! We were wondering where you got those shirts too! They're lovely!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much! Actually all the shirts were made from the same pattern - the Folkwear Gibson Girl Blouse. I have a video on my channel about the black silk one, a "short" about the plaid cotton one, and a blog post about the floral cotton one. They were pretty easy to make and it was fun to design different variations from the same base pattern.

[@toastybear616]

Awesome, thank you so much! Must have missed them when I scrolled through! 😅They've got such a beautiful shape to them.❤

[@holzlastname1976]

I really love ho this pattern looks pleated it’s gorgeous ❤️

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mieldethym7165]

Merci beaucoup pour ce partage. 🥰

[@sylvievicenza179]

Beautiful! I am thanking you for the video and for your choice of music. I have a hearing problem and usually music is competing with voice. You are tempting me, I will look for fabrics...

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much! I admit, it took a while for me to figure out appropriate music levels. I appreciate your feedback.

[@hazel8071]

another fantastic detailed video! Super helpful how you show each step.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Glad it was helpful 😄

[@stayawake9790]

Beautiful!

[@norwegiannymph6194]

Absolutely incredible!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much!

[@Imjetta7]

This was lovely! I've not tried hand sewing before, but you've given me the courage to try I think.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

You can do it!

[@blacktulip1064]

Thank you for this! Very informative and useful!!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you, so glad you liked it!

[@atelierdasbonecasmimi6376]

Adorei, bem explicativo, foi o único que achei que explicasse como se faz. adoro roupas antigas, gosto de as fazer para as minhas bonecas, gosto de fazer da igual forma como se fosse para nós. Obrigada.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Muito obrigada 😊

[@AGOrawr]

I used two panels of 55" long fabric and after pleating was left with only 7 inches for the waist which would fit my wrist better...I'm not sure where I went wrong but it was fun trying.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Perhaps your fabric was lightweight enough that it scrunched up really tight when you pulled the gathering threads? I recommend pulling the gathering threads to fit your waistband. When I was first learning how to cartridge pleat 10+ years ago, I had to repleat one skirt 3 times until it was right :)

[@TheSerialHobbyistGirl]

Beautiful work!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much 😀

[@keystoavonlea6225]

This video came just when I needed it! Thank you for sharing these techniques. Do you know whether cartridge pleated skirts can be done on a curve, rather than just on a straight edge? I am planning to remake an 1850s dress that dips in the center of the waist, and as the entire skirt is cartridge pleated, I will need to make the pleated front curve down into the center ‘dip’, but cartridge pleating along a curve / bias sounds tricky. Do you have any advice for this? Thank you in advance!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you ❤️ Yes, you can use this method for 1840s and 1850s skirts with a dip in the center front! You'll just have to fold the fabric down more at the center front and taper towards the side seams. For example, if your CF bodice point extends 3 inches past the bodice back bottom edge, fold the CF of the skirt down 6 inches and taper to 3 inches towards the side/back of the skirt. Kinda hard to explain, but I have photos of this with my blue 1840s dress on my blog. Feel free to message me on IG if you want to see extra photos.

[@keystoavonlea6225]

@@Pour_La_Victoire thank you so much, this is incredibly helpful! I see exactly what you mean, and I’ll definitely be following your advice for my project. Hopping over to your blog post now! :) thank you again!