Design and sew your ideal pleated skirt with precision using our Pleated Skirt Calculator. This essential tool helps you determine the exact fabric width and length required based on your desired pleat count, depth, and visible width. No more guesswork or wasted fabric – just perfect pleats every time!
Formula:
Total Fabric Width (per panel) (FW): (N × (V + 2D)) + (2 × SSA)
Total Fabric Length (per panel) (FL): L + HA + WSA
Approximate Finished Pleated Width: N × V
Where:
- N = Number of Pleats
- V = Visible Pleat Width
- D = Pleat Depth (fabric folded under)
- L = Desired Skirt Length
- HA = Hem Allowance
- WSA = Waist Seam Allowance
- SSA = Side Seam Allowance (per side)