Pleated Skirt Fabric Calculator
Design & CreativeCalculates the fabric needed for the skirt panel and waistband of a knife-pleated or box-pleated skirt.
Skirt Fabric Width (in)
Total fabric width needed for the pleated panel (knife pleats use 2x waist, box pleats use 3x).
Skirt Fabric Length (in)
25.50
Fabric length needed for the skirt panel, including hem and seam allowances.
Waistband Fabric Length (in)
30.00
Fabric length needed for the waistband strip.
Waistband Fabric Width (in)
4.00
Fabric width needed for the waistband strip, doubled for fold-over construction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is fabric width different for knife vs. box pleats?
Each knife pleat takes 2x its finished width in fabric (one fold), while each box pleat takes 3x (two opposing folds meeting in the middle) -- so a box-pleated skirt uses roughly 50% more fabric than a knife-pleated skirt of the same waist size.
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