Skirts with opposite pleats

Pleated skirts have a very rich and ancient history. Over the centuries, they are sometimes forgotten, then again put forward on a fashionable pedestal.

Today, these skirts are once again at the peak of their popularity. Modern women of fashion have managed to miss feminine, romantic styles, so retro-style skirts have become incredibly relevant.

Not many of us pay attention to the fact that the folds on different models of skirts and dresses can differ significantly - it all depends on how this product is cut.

In this article, we will tell you about skirts with opposite folds: about their features, as well as how to sew a similar skirt yourself.

In one of the articles, we talked in detail about skirts with bow pleats. In fact, bow and counter folds are the same thing. The opposite folds, when viewed from the front side of the product, are folded towards each other.

If you turn the product over and look at it from the wrong side, then the folds will be directed in opposite directions - such folds are called bow folds. Thus, the opposite folds are the other side of the bow folds.

A skirt with opposite pleats can be absolutely any length - from mini to maxi. Styles are also very diverse.

Opposite pleats drape not only wide fluffy skirts, but also narrowed or straight models. For example, a pencil skirt decorated with folds along the hem looks very interesting, or a tulip skirt with two or three deep opposite folds.

For winter models, thick, warm fabrics, such as wool or tweed, are used. For the spring-autumn season, jeans or classic jacket fabric are often chosen.In summer, preference is given to lighter materials - chiffon, cotton, lace, viscose, etc.

A skirt with opposite pleats looks very elegant and a little flirty. It can be combined with things in a variety of styles: it all depends on the model and material of the skirt itself.

For example, summer models made of light, airy fabrics, as a rule, are quite voluminous, so it is better to combine them with a tight or straight top, be it a thin top, a T-shirt or a T-shirt.

A short denim jacket or a denim shirt tied at the waist with a knot will also harmoniously fit here.

Skirts with opposite pleats made of dense materials are often worn as an element of a business suit. In this case, it is good to combine them with strict shirts or more informal blouses (depending on the dress code), turtlenecks or jackets.

If the skirt has a close-fitting or semi-tight silhouette, then the top may be more loose.

Any skirt, including those with opposite folds, looks best together with shoes with heels. Therefore, you can pair it with office shoes, sandals, boots or high-heeled boots.

Those who prefer flat soles can wear elegant flat shoes, ballet flats or even sneakers to such a skirt.

If you have at least minimal knowledge in the field of cutting and sewing, then creating a skirt with opposite folds will not be a big problem for you. In addition, a pattern is not needed for this model - all measurements are transferred directly to the fabric.

The most important thing is to correctly calculate the folds. But first you need to stock up on tools and materials for work. So, we need:

• the cloth;
• zipper (preferably hidden and to match the fabric);
• tailor's scissors;
• tailor's meter;
• threads;
• crayon, soap bar, or washable marker;
• a set of pins and needles;
• sewing machine;
• iron.

• Iron the material well before wearing the markings. Then we spread it on a flat, hard surface.
• Let's start measuring: we need to know the length of the skirt, as well as the waist and hips.
• We decide on the desired length of the skirt, add 3 cm for processing the hem and mark the length on the fabric (the belt does not need to be taken into account). We cut the canvas to length.
• Next, we need to calculate the number, width and depth of the folds. We described in detail how to do this in the article "Skirts with bow pleats".
• In accordance with the calculations made, mark the location of the folds on the canvas.

• The next important step is the formation of folds. We fix each fold with pins and a basting, then iron it carefully - about 1/3 of the entire length.
• The upper edge of the product should be processed by stitching a belt to it. To make the belt stiff, we put an adhesive "spider web" in it.
• Having sewn on the belt, we sew a secret zipper into the middle seam of the product. Then we sweep and grind the middle seam.
• We process the hem of the skirt: bend the bottom edge by 1 cm, iron it well, then bend it by another 2 cm; we process the edge of the finishing line.

A fashionable skirt with opposite pleats is ready!