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 half the amount to be taken up in the pleat at the waistline, the hipline and the lower edge and draw a line connecting these points. Then, mark beyond this line one-half the amount to be taken up in the first pleat at the waistline, the hip and the lower edge and draw a line connecting these last points. You have your first pleat marked.

Now, measure from the back line of this pleat, the amount of the first space at the waistline, the hip and the lower edge and draw a line connecting these points. This gives you the front line of your next pleat. From this line, measure one half of the amount to be taken up in the second pleat at the waistline, the hipline and the bottom. Draw a line connecting these points. Beyond this line, mark half the amount of the pleat and draw another line, connecting these last points. Then, mark the second space in the same way, beyond that the third pleat and so on across the skirt.

When all the pleats and spaces have been marked, crease along the front and center line of each pleat, bring the front line over to the back line of the pleat and pin the pleat in place. This will show you exactly how your finished skirt is going to look made up.