Comments on: Learn How to Make a Pleat

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 18:53:01 +0000

RE: Kristin (and anyone else confused)

See how the pleats are vertical? That’s your DOWN. If you do not want your pleats to go all the way down the garment’s length (usually also along the grain line), then where you want it to stop, stop stitching. For instance, I have a skirt with pleats. The DOWN stitching stops just underneath my butt! That’s when you switch to topstitching, just along the top of all those lovely pleats, to hold em even more down. Like when you want to get them ready for a waist band, in the example of my skirt!

By: Patricia Brannon

Patricia Brannon — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:49:06 +0000

Great job in explaining how to do pleats – I will be trying
this info out today.
Thankyou for making it easier for others.

Have a great day!

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:24:06 +0000

nice! this is awesome.

but one question: where would you get a mannequin that is really cheap but is good quality? i need a mannequin and i can’t find one for under $30. help plz!

By: gloria watson

gloria watson — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:48:00 +0000

I would like to know how to make a body shaper.

By: Christina

Christina — Mon, 26 May 2008 15:48:09 +0000

Thanks for this. Now it makes sense!

By: Zegi

Zegi — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:14:05 +0000

What a great article! Any tips for how we might allow for pleats in a commercial pattern?

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 26 May 2008 03:42:29 +0000

This is wonderful. I have always been hesitant to attempt pleats but this makes it seem pretty straightforward. Thanks for sharing.

By: Mean Mommy

Mean Mommy — Sun, 25 May 2008 12:50:26 +0000

Such a helpful entry! Thanks. LOVE Sugar City Journal!

By: grace

grace — Sun, 25 May 2008 00:39:23 +0000

oooh i want to make a pleated skirt now. like right this instant. but i think i’ll have to wait till i get some fabric…

By: Amy W

Amy W — Sat, 24 May 2008 12:15:29 +0000

Wow! Great directions!