DEAR SINDY...

We asked designer Jo at @thesindyballetgirl to help with this fashion dilemma, as she shares her expert advice on how to re-pleat a pleated skirt.

How to re-pleat pleats:

Iron out the original pleats

Starting from the top where the original pleat is secure, fold new pleats following the pattern and pin in place at the hem

Tack each pleat at the hem with small stitches to secure Dampen skirt with a mist spray, then place a cloth support inside the skirt and press with warm iron

Leave to cool completely

Remove the tacking and tada - your pleats are back in place!