Free sewing pattern and instructions for a box pleat skirt made with the pleat sections and main body cut separately, rather than formed only with darts and folds.
This construction method creates a more stable line and a cleaner finish compared to skirts made with darts alone, making it a recommended option for a polished look.
While this method can be a little more challenging—especially when finishing the lining or using blind stitching—once you are familiar with it, it becomes easy to sew.
This box pleat skirt design is often used in cosplay costumes, so feel free to modify the paper pattern to match your own style and character image.
After printing, align the sheets along the dotted lines, paste them together, and cut along the outline.
The paper pattern includes a seam allowance (S/A), so it can be used as is without adding extra margins.
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(1) Sew the darts and iron down the seam allowance.
(2) Serging all the sides.
How to Serge/overlock (sewing machine & overlock sewing machine)
(3) Sew "Front body" and "Front body side" together until the seam ends and press seam allowances open with an iron.
* The same process is done for "Back body".
(4) Serging all hems, fold up 1 inch, and sew.
(5) Sew the "stitch" part first.
(6) Sew on the "Box Pleat".
* Attach the hem so that the back is not visible when stacked.
(7) Sew the sides of "Front body" and "Back body" together and press seam allowances open with an iron.
(8) Sew on the invisible zip, and sew on the belt.
(9) Sew the hooks and snap buttons
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Children's 100 size
waist50cm length41.5cm A4 paper size 12 sheets (or legal size)
Children's 4 size
waist19.6in length16.3in letter paper size 11 sheets
Children's 120 size
waist54cm length44.5cm A4 paper size 14 sheets (or legal size)
Children's 8 size
waist21.2in length17.5in letter paper size 12 sheets
Children's 140 size
waist58cm length49.5cm A4 paper size 16 sheets (or legal size)
Children's 10 size
waist22.8in length19.4in letter paper size 16 sheets
Women's S size
waist62cm length52cm A4 paper size 17 sheets (or legal size)
Women's S size
waist24.4in length20.4in letter paper size 16 sheets
Women's M size
waist69cm length57cm A4 paper size 21 sheets (or legal size)
Women's M size
waist27.1in length22.4in letter paper size 20 sheets
Women's L size
waist74cm length58.5cm A4 paper size 21 sheets (or legal size)
Women's L size
waist29.1in length23in letter paper size 20 sheets
Women's LL size
waist80cm length66.5cm A4 paper size 25 sheets (or legal size)
Women's LL size
waist31.4in length26.1in letter paper size 24 sheets
Men's L size
waist87cm length68cm A4 paper size 28 sheets (or legal size)
Men's L size
waist34.2in length26.8in letter paper size 26 sheets
Men's LL size
waist94cm length69.5cm A4 paper size 31 sheets (or legal size)
Men's LL size
waist37in length27.4in letter paper size 28 sheets
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