hot pink + polyester = dress to skirt refashion

when i saw this dress,

i fell in love with the bottom & knew i wanted it as a skirt. 

i love the pleated pattern, the color & it's super comfy.

if anyone knows how to do this pleating & would like to share.....

please do! 

i don't understand what to do to make the pleats stay for good??...

after washing & such.

happy refashioning:)

fingers. chopsticks and bobbins