My first time making a pleated skirt, which went well, in the end. Although I totally made about an extra half of a skirt in pleats that I just had to chop off. XD I really love this costume. It's SUPER comfy, kinda sexy, and I get to kick some serious butt while in it. I actually spent the weeks before wearing it doing special stretches twice a day to prepare my body for all the crazy high kicks I would have to do while in costume.