Baby Doll's Sucker Punch Box Pleat Skirt With Yoke : Secretlifeofabionerd

[yokitty787]

It's a shame that I don't look good In a mini skirt. Maybe I will make one for a friend

[seniornett]

You talk fast<33 But nice shirt!!

[animelovergirl9813]

what on earth is a yoke i still dont understand even after i looked it up on line!!! TTnTT

[GypsyAugury]

@animelovergirl9813 The yoke is the part of the skirt at the top that is form-fitting and unpleated.

[BrainFreezeWave]

How much fabric did you use? T-T please, someone tell me

[sewandsew61]

need to add 2 myloong comment: 4 the fro t take of about 4 inches when straightening in off

[sewandsew61]

hope my other comment helps

[sewandsew61]

everyone who wants 2 make this skirt... u will need 2 add loooooots of inches to the meausrument of the waist/hip of the skirt. what i would do is take the skirt NOT folded in half trace it, then straighten out one of the egdes and cut on fold. that would make the front. then fold the skirt in half then the trace ionto some paper THAT would make the back. then make the waistband like she did in the vid. this waywhen u make the pleats there will be lots of pleats leftover to cut to samesizeasyolk

[sewandsew61]

hope my other comment helped! 

[hangwithalexis]

It was hard to understand what you have to do

[blahlime]

Ummm. I couldn't understand a word you were saying.

[ditatube]

Well made video, and really easy to fallow. Thanks!

[Mew2501]

Is it easier to hem before pleating?

[Eyamori]

Damn it, I have to correct myself again. Sorry for the confusion.

The formula = hip circumference divided by 4" = # of pleats.

# of pleats x 12" = amount of fabric needed.

(Note: this is all based on using the same measurements of pleating that are used in the video.)

[njoinvisablegirl]

I miss your tutorials SO MUCH.

[BoomslamK]

Making this skirt!! :) broken sewing machine operation hijack schools sewing machines starts tomorrow! :)

[sunshineistoobright]

Thanks!!!! I lovveeddd sucker punch

[DeepFriedTokyo]

The zipper went mental and broke my sewing machine needles =(

[Twilightbun]

What kind of fabric did you use?

[xic4loca]

I wish I could sew :(

how do u learn?

[AnimePRFury]

@xic4loca See if any friends are sewers that are willing to teach you some pointers. If not, check with your City to see if they offer sewing classes like mine did. Otherwise, the local fabric store might be able to help you out (there are a few by my house that offer sewing classes)

:)

I learned from my mom, fine tuning at a sewing class, mastering techniques by using a sewing book

Good luck!

[AthleteESM807]

I know a lot of people have asked how many yards you used, and nobody has answered. So just to ask again, because I am very curious - How many yards did you use to make this skirt?

[chickypoo1012]

@AthleteESM807 When I first saw this tutorial i was asking the same question. But i find that an easy way to find out how much a fabric you will need when you gather or pleat something is to take a little strip of fabric, say about 9 inches long and pleat that and measure how long that is after you pleat it. Like if you did use a 9 inch strip and when it was pleated it was 3 inches you know you have to triple your measurements to have enough fabric. :)

[iLOVEchocolate866]

cool, but don't you think a high waisted version of this would be awesome too? come to think of it though, maby not. GREAT WORK for the vid though!!!!!! thanks

[KnareKna]

Every time I try to make the yoke like you do mine turns out to have like little points on the sides.

[Kevbox2008]

What?? No cool music?? o_O

[Lia2908]

Está preciosa!!! tus vídeos son geniales,..gracias!!!

[Isiena]

this is amazing, and extremely professional!

[cHicAbAby19]

THANK YO FOR THIS TUTORIAL! IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR WEEKS O A GOOD ONE URS IS FANTASTIC!

[sodaprincessrox]

hi Bionerd, could you show us how to make Amber's hat in Sucker Punch? I'm not even sure what the hat is called, it's on the poster image

[Jaysimba888]

can i make a suggestion you talk to much i didnt finish the video cuz u talked to much :C but look at giannyL videos for inpsaration

[vermuchosvideo]

I love your instructional.

[HeyLookTheSunSmiled]

Mmm how cute! I haft try that. -3 but since ima shitty seamstress, I'll probably skip the interfacing and just fold over the band...x3

[XxLevynxX]

Could you do her top too please?? <3

[yinyang145]

can you make the top?

[xy30jx]

Oh my God, I LOVE these videos way more. As a fashion student, I'm learning more from these than I do in my actual classes. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to share your knowledge!

[spiderWOMAN]

I miss rob and corinne.

not that this stuff is over my head but I would like to see more projects that aren't as time consuming.

[ladydemonspeed]

i want to see you make a corset dress a long one!

[joreyum]

@fmmineo LOL! not too experience with this comment thing. Formula = 3 x waist size and then add 24 to compensate for extra fabric.

[PerfectPride]

OMG This is AMAZING!!!! I REALLY want to go to joanns right now and get some fabric to do this my self. XD Loved it. Pretty easy and straight foward. =3 Thank you sooooo much!!!!! <3

[fmmineo]

You showed how to trace pattern of the skirt and facings, but you never showed show to increase the length of the pattern for the pleats. You took a lot of time but left out one of the most important parts. I couldn't even do as well as you did but I thought I'd point it out anyways

[Evange]

@joreyum Why is this flagged as spam? This comment is more useful than the video.

[okooma]

Hey I'm looking into buying a sewing machine but theres so many choices. Can you make a quick video talking about sewing machines?

[bubblesinmytea]

Oh gosh this is so cute! And after seeing the movie, I've been wanting to make some of the clothes and you made this look so easy, especially since I've always wanted to make a pleated skirt. Thanks so much! :D

[danielle1981buster]

thanks for making clothing instead of teddys!

[danielle1981buster]

love that tour making clothing and not just teddys!

[sophietuesday]

Haha it says 8000 for me too.

[scrapingskies]

I was the 8000th view!! I don't know why that was so exciting.

but nice video :D

[SherlotteR]

What a great little project! I made a similar skirt a while back as an upcycling project; now I can't wait to do it again with a bit more professionalism.

[NakaharaSunako]

When you finish one pleat and move onto the other ones down the line would you recommend beginners to pin the pleats down so we don't lose the spots or have the fabric accidentally shift while trying to do the other pleats?

[Rowena98675]

@NakaharaSunako I'm probably not the one you thought would answer this but... As a person who has made pleated skirts before.... YES! I highly recommend that beginners pin their pleats as they go, as an alternative though, you can iron them as you go along.

[x0xJinx0x]

Wow, I wish I knew this two years ago in fashion class

[TheAngelSaphiel]

I'm curious of how much fabric I should buy when making one of these...

[xXWalkingxSpasticXx]

This video is a major win for me, was already planning to do a suckerpunch cosplay.

[Gypsymamajoy]

What brand and size are your scissors . Love watch a young woman that know what she is doing!

[MsMunekiita]

You guys should check Corinne's channel now it's getting so inspiring and creative it for all of us who miss the old days when she was here her channels name is craftovision

[himynameishelen]

@MsMunekiita Oh man, thank you! I miss old threadbanger.

[crzyATEcupcake]

@himynameishelen Corinne has a new channel

[himynameishelen]

@crzyATEcupcake ...yeah, I know- I was responding to a comment talking about that. She's craftovision now

[silverbracelet6]

@crzyATEcupcake Ooohhh? What is it?!

[crzyATEcupcake]

@silverbracelet6 craftovision

[silverbracelet6]

@crzyATEcupcake Thank thank you!

[MusicFeedsYourSoul]

O.O I'm scared...

[LilySewRandom]

Thanks so much. Super professional, challenging, yet clear. I can't believe you fit that all into just 12 minutes.

[reika59]

professional pattern making advise...the back of the skirt has to be "taller" at the top or the hem by at least 1/2in. this is so your butt doesnt show when the skirt is short like that. it might look weird when not worn but when u wear it, the hem will look strait all around and not up at the butt area

[kranca1000]

@glitterabdglueforyou google or youtube it

[itsmemanduh]

This was really awesome... I love you threadbanger. Thanx for all the great How to's. Love this skirt can't wait to see your new fashion on. ;)

[schoorl200]

Though I was losing track a bit of all the different parts in the beginning, it became clear very fast. Have done some trial and error pleated skirts before that came out nice enough, but this is a great tutorial

[vykyvt]

super cute skirt! love it!

[MissLilala]

Great tutorial, thank you!

[cathylicious]

You're amazing! :) I planned to cosplay Baby Doll since I saw the first trailer :] Now I know how! Thank u <3

[glitterandglueforyou]

Wow, great skirt and tutorial!!! But I didn't understand half of that. I don't know if Bionerd has time or if another youtubber can do this, but is there any way that I can get the special ed version of this video. I'm a beginning sewer and I have no clue what understitching & some of the other terms are.  I'm researching this stuff, but it's not going well.

[Evange]

@glitterandglueforyou My video "Sewing tutorial: Box Pleated Skirt" goes into more detail about measurements. Although the finished skirt looks nothing alike, the theory is the same.

[joreyum]

@Evange Thanks. My only guess is that YouTube doesn't like math :D

[gothictany73]

That was an awsome tutorial KL!!

It was so clear and I think that even beginer sewers would be able to understand! yay!!!

Great job on this fabulous skirt! You ROCK!

oxoxo

Gothictany!

[MerryJ3000]

militaristic???

[banishedangel6]

Do you have to continue ironing the pleats after you wash the skirt, or do they stay that crisp?

[bottledxxbohemia]

@banishedangel6 i think the pleats might loosen a little, but since the pleats are sewn flat they should maintain their general shape.

[bottledxxbohemia]

@banishedangel6 oh, and it also depends on the fabric you're using.

[reika59]

@banishedangel6 u can also sew down the fold on each fold, that way it will stay without ironing and with that style might actually look nice too

[TediI47]

this skirt was like the first thing that got my attentiontion when i saw the trailer.

This is very good and fun but once again, will you make some more videos for us dudes? or atleast something a bit more unisex :P

[lironess]

For a box pleated skirt you need a piece that is three times as long as the bottom edge of the yoke because you end up with three layers to each pleat...Plus a little extra. You will need to figure out how many pleats you want...Put the yoke on and pin it in the back and figure out how many pleats you want and mark the edges on the yoke. Measure the width of the pleat so you will know how big to make the folds..your template will be half of the width of the top part of the pleat where it shows.

[lironess]

I love this tutorial but then I am a professional seamstress. I totally get all of the steps and know how to estimate the fabric. A skirt this complicated is worth a bit more time, at least 15 min. so that you could get a little bit more detailed for people who are not great sewers....

[cocoandpepper]

I love your videos Your so awsome

[RietjeRox]

Omg this is EXACTLY the skirttype ive always wanted to have, but can't ever find in shops-!!! thank you SO MUCH-!!

[pigglepower]

this is all really confusing. i miss the DIY recycling projects :/

[kurai666]

love this video

[riceWitAdobo]

this is so awesome! thanks so much for the pleating tips :D

[itzbananas]

SWIMSUITS?! i know it isnt even summer yet...but tutorial in the future? yeah? ;D

[billkaulitzluvagirl]

How much fabric did you use?

[puccapunkextrasoda]

I do not understand why? do more of this kind of videos are much better than last !!!!!

[athenamd]

@PBOreoCookieGirl check out the channel named Craftovision here on youtube, I think you'll be happy to see a familiar face!!

[pigglepower]

@athenamd THANK YOU!!!! these are the kinda things i like to see!!

[xxxdeadgirl587xxx]

I really want to see that movie. XD I love the skirt :D I might attempt to make it.. I love military-inspired clothes and pleated skirts.

[kittycatkitt02]

i want to see sucker punch

[Cookieanddough]

i love it!!

[xxvietbebe]

omg so cute :]

[marcialj83]

Just want to say about color that navy blue is a military color like the Marines.

[boots1622fan]

This is a VERY helpful tutorial! I should totally make one...

[Toboekyo]

wow never knew this kinda skirt would require so much! Thanks for the correct skirt how too for a durable skirt ^_^

[uldron]

beautiful job. Love this creation. Im happy your continuing threadbanger |:D

[AJen912]

I think Bionerd has a great knack for sewing. Although I am a fan of the original episodes and hosts... shes very easy to listen to. I just wish she approached easier ideas. Although all her projects come out great.

[Squeakerella]

Did I miss something? or are there no real measurements or anything other than a "Hey this is a long piece of fabric that we're going to pleat?" Understood that it's all about personal preference.....but still :/

[RaeLynnShikure]

@Squeakerella Well the measurements would depend on your size, how many pleats you want, what size pleats you want, et cetera. She could tell you what she used, but unless you happen to be the exact same size and shape as her, it might not do you much good. I'd suggest mocking up your pleats on some scrap fabric, maybe a dollar store bed sheet, and use that as a pattern.

[Evange]

@Squeakerella Box pleated skirts use 3 times the width of of where the skirt attaches to the waistband. See my video titled "Sewing tutorial: Box Pleated Skirt"

[TheBonnieRose]

this seems really complicated, but the finished result is very nice. I'll have to Google understitching :/

[clpdaddyo717]

super cute :)

[kranca1000]

Great job! The skirt looks amazing and the instructions were easy to follow. Keep the videos coming!

[shakespeareangeek]

i really loved this project! this is just what i needed for a costume! thank you so much!

[girlwiththeglam10]

do you think denim would work for this?

i have been wanting a denim skirt for like EVER so yea :)

[lemondrop5578]

I feel like TB and SLoaBN are exactly the same channel now. Which sucks, becaue I love SecretLife and I like the old TB and I wish they were alive at the same time, erego now. Great vid, I'm going to try and make this :)

[MiinaMarie]

Awesome video. Very indepth and I love your sense of humour...."you're going to keep doing this until you hate pleating" hahaha. You rock.

[emclau2955]

To be honest, I subscribed to Threadbanger after watching your videos. I do like the older ones, but yours are just great. They're really clear and easy to follow. Plus, you make things that are practical. I'm a big fan. I just hope that you don't feel like people don't appreciate your hard work. I'm getting a sewing machine for my birthday, and I'm going to start with a few of your basic tutorials. :)

[Bancosmeticanimaltes]

What kind of fabric?cool vid

[Lucifurge]

can you do one that makes the main characters top ? I'd love to have that outfit for a con~ love the vid!

[Dalibor2599]

haha and your just going to keep on doing this untill you hate box pleating, 6:30

[missiworld]

That is completely awesome.

[xilent234]

I REALLY REALLY WANT TO SEE THE FILM! If anyone have seen it, teeeeelll meeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!! :)

[kyori4ever]

I've made a pleated skirt before and they look pretty similar. so yay me for improv.

[SunnyBunnyBO]

i love love the tutorial! thanks a lot

[aWierdo]

Your tutorials are always really good, and its always cool stuff your making. But I feel like, as a guy, I've been pushed out of the threadbanger community a bit, which is sad because I used to spend so much time on this channel and the threadbangers website, but I just don't bother anymore. I realise its not your fault as your just showing what you like to make, but it would be nice to see a few at least unisex clothing tutorials, thanks. Sorry if I come over a bit complainy, I don't mean to.

[SecretLifeOfaBioNerd]

@aWierdo u are one of the few guys who politely have suggested me to do something for men and I will keep you guys in mind especially when it comes to alterations. However I am trained in Women's wear and as far as I have seen on TB, no one likes my style and that goes for guys as well. So I often times feel like I am wasting my time. BUT! since you are so sweet do YOU have any suggestions?

[aWierdo]

@SecretLifeOfaBioNerd Thats not true, loads of people like your stuff, its just the people who don't are really loud about it. Every channel has haters, but you can just look at the like bar to tell that people do appreciate you. Personally I think your stuff is awesome and very professional, I do still learn stuff from your video's just from the techniques and the way you make patterns etc. I do have some ideas and suggestions but I'm coming up to the character limit so I'll inbox you :]

[Hoshikokitty]

Can't wait to see the movie.

Your tutorials make things easy as 123... even for bigger girls lol

[weirdocentric23]

that was a great video, super informative

[Kaim82]

i like this

[keytoafterlife]

OH JEEZE

JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR

thanks :D

[Xolette]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks for sharing. I liked how you showed how to make a pattern using clothes you already have.

[KataraKottenbal]

and also, does it matter what fabric we use because we are pleating?

[nadiaTeeze]

@KataraKottenbal use a med weight fabric so you can get the pleats to look nicely.

[PBOreoCookieGirl]

I love the tutorial but girly you need to step up the quality a little. or you know HOST the show not just throw things at us. really glad you took over and kept TB going but sad that the energy and quiality is just gone :/

[Onyxaxe]

@PBOreoCookieGirl She's here to teach you how to sew, not entertain you. She has enough to do anyway besides spoiling a bunch of youtube brats. I really wasn't a fun of the original Threadbanger hosting anyway.

[narmolania]

@PBOreoCookieGirl In a way, I agree, but you do have to remember this... she is doing this ALL ON HER OWN. It was a HUGE mistake from the original cast of Threadbanger, to only get "two" people to continue what they created. and I used " on the word two, because the other girl has bareley done anything, or "teatched" us anything useful (I remember the bottle flower and..... thats it...) I would rather see them expand the cast. she is doing a great job considering shes alone.

[XDfirsttwilightfan]

@narmolania I completely agree. She has been ALONE and I get the impression viewers only care about the fact that she replaced the old cast and that is why theyre holding grudges. Everyone who keeps bashing her, just don't watch the videos and don't complain because I bet half of you can't do it any better.

[AyNay246]

@PBOreoCookieGirl Why is this comment getting voted down so much it doesn't show??? Ridiculous. It wasn't unfairly attacking her, just stating an opinion. Yes, she's doing a decent job keeping this alive, but her projects are not as varied as threadbanger used to be. She's a DIY fashionista, not DIY for lifer.

[PBOreoCookieGirl]

@AyNay246 I really don't know or care why people thumbs downed my comment...but its true...the audio quality went down and its not a show any longer but only a series of diys with no host. pure fact not opinion. I adore secretlifeofabionerd... she has a lot of great tuts but like you said AY she's a DIY fashonista not a DIY for lifer. simple. I didn't mean anything bad by it.

[SecretLifeOfaBioNerd]

@PBOreoCookieGirl LOL I like to believe that I am no longer a "DIY-er" but more so a Designer in Training. So yes we do come from two different levels of expectations when it comes to videos. However, I felt that I don't want to waste time editing a video to entertain you, when I can spend more time showing you how to make something and not do a crum job of it. People think DIY saves money, but more wastes it because their DIY clothing falls apart. From my experience it's not worth it.

[PBOreoCookieGirl]

@SecretLifeOfaBioNerd I hope you don't think that i meant any of it in a truly negative way. I adore the show and I adore everything you do. It was an observation and as a vid editor I noticed it quickly and while my tact wasn't wholly with me...I didn't say anything bad about you, or what you do. I really look up to you and think its great you can take on such a big role...my vid-quality expectations are just higher. thats all.

[SecretLifeOfaBioNerd]

@PBOreoCookieGirl oh but of course they are higher! RCM did a great job and they had a camera crew/someone to help edit their videos for them sometimes (so i've heard not sure though LOL). I am just another "utuber" so I really didn't come in equipped. I wish I was because I personally do want better quality vids, and present it in a more pro format. I wish I had more help. Feels like I am serving high end vodka in a urine test cup. <---LOL

[muffystopheles]

@PBOreoCookieGirl You got down-voted because the way you approached your opinion. You come off sounding incredibly condescending and unappreciative. I understand where you're coming from, but, as a person doing what three people used to do, she's doing a great job.

[kathy02468]

@PBOreoCookieGirl go die in a hole.... sorry for my being mean but its true... you need to go die in a hole... maby get killed with a spoon but I'm not THAT mean... sometimes i am though :)

[KataraKottenbal]

how much fabric did you use?

[aglanceatmyworld]

Great tutorial! Lots of good information :)

[angelmslove]

i love it :* :* :*

[LexMUA]

ALOT of stuff to do geez...

[mzbeautifulmess]

Sweet.... Heehee... I can't wait to watch this movie too. Loving it :)

[Manoura727]

haha niccee

[rinirino]

cute =)

[TheZombieFred]

1st!! YES!!!