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Sewing: Pleats and thank you
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Pleats and thank you

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According to Julianna Clarke, an instructor with The Sewing Studio, when considering whether or not to pleat — especially for a blouse, skirt, or fitted strapless dress — the answer is almost always yes. “Pleats add shape and movement to a garment, help it fit better, and make it more visually appealing than it would be without them.”

The Purpose of Pleats:
Basically a fold or ...

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Category: Sewing

For: Women


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TheSewingStudio on craftsy.com
Oct 27, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Totally agree! We love pleats! The Upper East Side/ Gossip Girl/ preppy style is hot right now!
Kat10 on craftsy.com
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Great information, thank you. I love pleats and they are experiencing a resurgence lately. I'm seeing more and more of them. They go really well with my "pumps" too. American Camelot revisited.