Pleats are created by folding a section of fabric over about 1 " and facing to the right. Fold the fabric right next to it over about 1"to the left , so that the folds meet in the middle.

Move over about 2 " and do the same thing again. Continue this pattern along the entire top length of the skirt, beginning at one and going all the way to the other.

Use straight pins to hold each pleat as you complete it and baste the entire piece when you have reached the other end.

Pleats are placed in skirts, dresses and bed linens.

SINGLE PLEATS

Going around the entire parameter of the top of the skirt, make exact same size folds of the chosen size of pleats. These pleats should all face the same direction.

Pin each fold as you complete it, and then baste the whole thing when you're done.

Each pleat should be pressed using a pressing cloth and iron to stabilize the pleats.

The pleats can be any size you like, just maintain the same width over the entire length of the fabric and fold all the single pleats in the same direction.