Custom School Skirts
We align the plaid before cutting, then form the pleats, fit the waistband and press the skirt. A-line cuts flare from the waist.
School Skirt Styles
One plaid can suit several cuts.
Pleated, Plaid and A-Line Cuts
Cloth weight and pleat depth shape the skirt.
- Pleated skirt
Regular folds open as the wearer moves. - Box-pleat skirt
Wide opposing folds shape the front. - Plaid skirt
Repeated school colors run through the cloth. - A-line skirt
The pattern flares without pressed folds.
Waistband, Pleats and Hem Length
Skirts typically range from youth 2–16Y to adult XS–5XL.
- Pleat spacing
The pattern sets each pleat’s depth. - Skirt length
Length runs from the agreed point on the waistband to the hem. - Plaid alignment
We position the plaid at front and side joins. - Waist adjustment
Waistbands can be fixed, elastic or adjustable.
School Marks and Waist Closures
Emblems sit on flat panels or inside the waistband.
- Woven label
Woven labels are attached separately. - Embroidery
We embroider the emblem beside a fold. - Waist opening
Structured waists can use a zip. Elastic waists pull on. - Plaid alignment
Plaid can align across the fastening.
Plaid, Suiting and Lining
The cut determines how the cloth hangs.
- Plaid cloth
Pattern placement follows the plaid repeat. - Polyester-viscose suiting
Polyester-viscose gives the skirt a formal drape. - Polyester-cotton blends
Cotton blends suit daily uniform wear. - Lining
The lining fits beneath the outer skirt.
How Plaid Sits in the Pleats
A stripe can show at the front and disappear inside a fold. We position it before cutting.
Front repeat
The chosen stripe sits at the center front.
Fold depth
Narrow pleats and box pleats expose different parts of the plaid.
Side joins
Neighboring panels can match at the same point in the plaid.
Crest position
Embroidery sits on a visible panel. A woven label can go inside the waistband.
Pressing and Finishing the Skirt
After forming the pleats, we add the waistband, closure and any lining. Pressing defines the folds. Labels can show waist size and waistband-to-hem length.