Pleated top pattern

gore-pleats?

Boxy pleated top sewing tutorial - this fun sewing tutorial can be made with a variety of materials to add variety to your life.

Here's how I drafted this pleated top. These are bamboo and box pleats. It's an old piece but I made a half-scale version. Also the pattern pictures are upgraded. 😁 Start by dividing the bodice into three sections: The lower diagonal line has to pass through the dart tip. Try to make the sections rather similar in size. Slash the lower diagonal line open just enough to close the dart. Fill the area with lines where the bamboo pleats will be, as shown. These lines form right angles where…

I found this beautiful tablecloth at the local goodwill and I didn't measure it but I made this skirt, a pair of lounge pants, a purse and a tote out of it so it was a rather large piece. I decided to put the length just past my knees because I cant seem to find tasteful skirts made to fit my lush figure the length I want. I feel like I could get the fit to be a little better and am currently rethinking the tie at the waistband, and maybe tacking the pleats just below the butt to make the…