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

[@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]

❤

[@waywardgarden]

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

[@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! 💞💞

[@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!!! 💕

[@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! 💕

[@faAndre4]

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

[@ShaniaShania]

💕💕💕

[@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?

[@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. ♥

[@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 !!! 💞

[@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?!!

[@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 ?💞💞

[@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. 💥💕

[@melanatedxanimated]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!! 💞

[@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!!

[@Zumi_cosplayss]

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 ✨💕🏆

[@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? 💞

[@sassymama1054]

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

[@ShaniaShania]

ysyyy! youre very welcome!! ✨💕

[@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

[@ShaniaShania]

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

[@cellothere5723]

I just subscribed! I got my first sewing machine about a month ago and I’ve finally got the hang of it so I’m looking for videos of clothes I could make. Your channel is perfect!

[@ShaniaShania]

Yayyyy!!! Getting a sewing machine is such a great feeling. 💞I’m happy that you found my channel. Let me know if you have any sewing questions, or if there’s something you’d like me to do a tutorial on

[@cellothere5723]

@@ShaniaShania thank you so much!

[@ShaniaShania]

@@cellothere5723 💞 you’re 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

[@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.

[@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?

[@Waldbraut]

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

[@ShaniaShania]

yayyy! you're very welcome!!

[@arhamasyed946]

Yes! I love how you explained everything

[@ShaniaShania]

Yessss!! and, you're welcome! 💞

[@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

[@darkone3722]

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

[@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!!🥰💕🥰

[@scarlettc1419]

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

[@ShaniaShania]

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

[@infinitii00]

I made a black skirt using this tutorial and it worked I love it! It was one of the easier projects I've done though haha

[@ShaniaShania]

amazing! you can never go wrong with a black skirt, great idea!

[@infinitii00]

@@ShaniaShania thanks haha

[@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.

[@juliuliuli5460]

FINALLY SOMEBODY THAT TELLS ME HOW TO MEASURE!!!

[@ShaniaShania]

[@thethirdwonder]

This actually helped me out sm

[@ShaniaShania]

yayyy! that makes me very happy 💕

[@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 💞

[@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 😊 ❤️

[@LatiWins]

@@ShaniaShaniaExactly

[@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!! 💥💕

[@kenyalloyd3819]

Yes! Can’t wait to try

[@ShaniaShania]

Yesss! It's gonna be wonderful!

[@karliecardiff9771]

Your videos give me so much serotonin 🥺

[@ShaniaShania]

Hahaha is that a good/bad thing?

[@karliecardiff9771]

@@ShaniaShania most defiantly a good thing! You're little side jokes and editing make me so happy ;)

[@ShaniaShania]

@@karliecardiff9771 soo sooo happy to know, thank you 🥰

[@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!

[@clairea3328]

I'm really happy I found this because I do need to make a couple skirts for a cosplay

[@ShaniaShania]

did you end up making the skirt for the cosplay?

[@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!

[@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 💕💕💕

[@blueberry-shortcake5838]

The chili hanging from the tomato is to sharpen needles!

[@ShaniaShania]

Wooww! Thank you!

[@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?!

[@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

[@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!! ✨💕✨

[@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! 💞

[@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

[@sparkii_sparxx]

I immediately love you

[@sparkii_sparxx]

Yes! 😍 love it!

[@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.💕

[@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!!

[@AndalusiaGBSpringthorpe6227]

Shania, you are using a roofing square. I'm a carpenter & joiner by trade & i use them for woodworking, but now i've seen you use one to make clothes I may do the same. Great idea Xxx

[@ShaniaShania]

Heyy!! You should definitely give it a try since you have it on hand 😊 Happy Sewing!

[@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 🙂

[@destinoprogramado]

I love your style 😍 thank you!! Kisses from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@ShaniaShania]

Wooow Mexico, so cool!!! 💞💞

[@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.

[@crackasilly]

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

[@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!!!

[@lilybee_]

I agree. It seems like the skirt will always be too small through the hips using the waist measurement. Then we'll have to undo the pleats to fix it. I wonder how to do it and make the hops and waist work from the beginning.

[@F4ll3nAngel_Gacha]

this helped so much, I love how you explained everything! I'm helping my friend make a Anby Demara ZZZ cosplay and since she wears a pleated skirt I'll 100% follow your tutorial for it 🙂

[@ShaniaShania]

@@F4ll3nAngel_Gacha yayyy!!! Let me know how it goes and if you have any questions along the way 🥂 happy sewing 🪡

[@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

[@sandra-ze8xk]

yesss!!! queen came and served not only looks but skills too! We love to see it :)))

[@ShaniaShania]

thaank you thank uuuuu!!! ❣💖

[@aliyahreid41]

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

[@ShaniaShania]

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[@aliyahreid41]

@@ShaniaShania you’re skirt came out beautiful though

[@ShaniaShania]

@@aliyahreid41 thank you!

[@AnaPaulaBOliveira]

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

[@ShaniaShania]

Yess!! It’s gonna be fabulous!!💕

[@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 👀

[@lyghtleafeon9048]

Yes!

[@ShaniaShania]

Yessss!💕

[@Jane_Doex]

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

[@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 💞💞

[@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!!!

[@imbadatlife1396]

Yesssss!!!!!!

[@ShaniaShania]

Yes honey!!!!💞

[@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] 😍😊

[@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 💞

[@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

[@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

[@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 ❣

[@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!!!

[@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 ❣️

[@gracesteff7725]

If your a beginner do not watch this this method caused the fabric to only go round half of my body and I did eveything right

[@shawncola123]

i’m a beginner, im gonna mesure my pleat and the difference in the fabric length before i sew it so that i can multiply until i get my waist measurement. idk if that make sense but ill re-comment to let you know if that works

[@gracesteff7725]

@@shawncola123 yeh I should’ve done that I deffo did something wrong 😂😭I should’ve made something more simple

[@Oúestelle]

Thank you cause when she messed up with the measurements farther on in the video I was confused ASF.

[@ShaniaShania]

😅

[@mil_enrama]

watched the whole video, i feel ready to make my skirt!

[@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. :)

[@maiso2011]

Hi shania I’m seeing you for the very first time but girl I love ya🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰✌🏼

[@ShaniaShania]

Thank youuu❣️

[@juliag3071]

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

[@ShaniaShania]

Thank you so much❣️

[@janemarchand-levesque115]

Wow!! Your videos are so clear and step by step this was so good for me I didn’t understand the other videos!! Thank u so much u did an amazing job btw!❤️

[@ShaniaShania]

Yayyyy! I'm so happy to hear that you found clarity in my video :D sending love and warmth 💞

[@shreeyaathokpam4028]

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

[@zoebyrd8501]

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

[@icelatteaisla7793]

Im actually making a pleated skirt, so this is gonna make it alot easier💞

[@ShaniaShania]

I’m so happy to hear that! It’s gonna be great 💕

[@vmij6925]

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

[@taraynalexess]

Currently watching while making!

[@ShaniaShania]

Yayyyy!!! 💞

[@13aditidebata23]

Love your confidence 💜

[@ShaniaShania]

thank youuu ❣️

[@mercedeszszabo4434]

Yes! The fabric is super cute. Thanks for the video :)

[@ShaniaShania]

you're very welcome!!

[@tatummijsen8168]

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

[@ShaniaShania]

Yesssss!!! thaank you!!! 💞

[@magicdimensions7519]

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

[@jreyes1149]

Yes! Thank you so much! My daughter has been asking for a pleated skirt. This seems easy enough.

[@ShaniaShania]

yeah, i think so too! happy sewing!! 💕

[@skyem97able]

best pleated tutorial 👏🏾 YES!

[@nataliestockton6317]

Yes! Super easy tutorial and it makes a beautiful skirt :)

[@ShaniaShania]

Yeeessss!! Thank you so much

[@_shin0bi_674]

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

[@jenikarose4705]

Thank you so much for this. I'm going to attempt to make one this week!

[@ShaniaShania]

I'm so glad it was helpful, good luck and lmk if u have any questions along the way! 😊

[@thequeensartillery643]

You make this look so easy! 😩😄 yes!!!!

[@ShaniaShania]

it is easy! you should give it a try :D