Lesson 15: types of pleats6

Lesson 15: pleated skirts
Types of pleats

Knife pleat: 

1️⃣ For continuous knife pleat without space, we need 3 times fabric (1*3= 3")

2️⃣ If having 2times fabric. Then pleat 0.5" with 0.5" space inbetween (0.5*3+.5 = 2")

3️⃣ If having 4 times fabric. Then pleat 1" on top 1.5 at bottom folds. So it will be (1.5+1.5+1= 4")

Always pleat facing us. Usually used in frocks and lehengas. 

Box pleat: 

For box pleat first should pleat opposite to us. Then should pleat facing us. 

Usually used in frocks and skirts.

Invertet pleat: 

First should pleat facing us and then should pleat opposite. Centre should match together. 

Usually used in  aline frocks. 

  

Stitched pleats:

With 3 times fabric. On wrong side fold 1" and sew. With 1" space do the same continuously. Length of stitch can be 2or 4" approx from waist line. Finish each line with back stitch and secure it. Can trim excess pleat on wrong side. 

Pleated top stitch: 

Any pleat can be top stitched if required. Always secure with back stitch.