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Center vertical pleat

A decorative 4mm vertical tuck stitched down the center front of a top or panel. Aliases: central vertical tuck.

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Where it is used

Securing pleats

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  1. Secure the pleat seam allowances along the top edge of the front pant piece. Allowance: 0.8 cm.
Securing pleats
Open the step in the "Barrel Leg Pants Pattern PDF | Balloon Trousers Sewing | High Waisted Pleated Pants | Tapered Womens Bottoms | XS-M" pattern →

1. Preparing the Front Panel: Step 1.4

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  1. Lightly press the front piece, pinning it in place while gently stretching to shape the drape direction.
1. Preparing the Front Panel: Step 1.4
Open the step in the "Bubble Hem Top Pattern PDF | Gathered Neck Blouse | Sleeveless Blouson Shirt | Womens Summer Top Sewing Pattern | XS-M Digital" pattern →

3. Sewing Front Pleat

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  1. Sew the pleat down the center of the front panel, keeping a 4 mm distance from the fold.
3. Sewing Front Pleat
Open the step in the "Elegant High Collar Top Pattern | Sleeveless Turtleneck PDF | Womens Layering Shirt | Office Wear Sewing | Center Seam Blouse L-XXL" pattern →

4. Pressing Pleat

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  1. Press the stitched pleat on the front.
4. Pressing Pleat
Open the step in the "Elegant High Collar Top Pattern | Sleeveless Turtleneck PDF | Womens Layering Shirt | Office Wear Sewing | Center Seam Blouse L-XXL" pattern →

Topstitch Neckline Facing

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  1. Press the seam allowances toward the facing and topstitch from the right side, stitching 0.1–0.2 cm onto the facing from the seam.
Topstitch Neckline Facing
Open the step in the "Linen Vest Sewing Pattern | Sleeveless Peplum Top PDF | Summer Button Up Shirt | Trendy Waistcoat | L-XXL" pattern →

Understitch Neckline Facing

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  1. Press the seam allowances toward the facing and topstitch from the right side, stitching 0.1–0.2 cm onto the facing from the seam.
Understitch Neckline Facing
Open the step in the "Peplum Waistcoat Pattern PDF | V-Neck Button Vest | Tailored Sleeveless Top | Womens Linen Blouse | XS-M" pattern →

Sewing Center Pleat

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  1. Sew the pleat down the center of the front panel, keeping a 4 mm distance from the fold.
Sewing Center Pleat
Open the step in the "Sleeveless Top Sewing Pattern | Mock Neck Shirt PDF | Womens High Neck Tank | Basic Minimalist Top | XS-M Digital Download" pattern →

Finishing Central Edges and Marking Center Lines

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  1. Finish the central edges of both halves, gently stretching the curved areas as you go. Mark the center lines on the front halves of the pants from the right side.
Finishing Central Edges and Marking Center Lines
Open the step in the "Wide Leg Pants Pattern / Women’s Trousers PDF Sewing Pattern / High Waist Pants / Pleated Pants / Pants Guide / L-XXL / A4,USLetter, Plotter" pattern →

Stitching Front Facing Bottom Edge

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  1. Pin the bottom edge of the facing to the bottom edge of the front, folding the facing along the seam of the front edge, aligning the edges with right sides together. Stitch the lower edge of the front facing, stopping 1.0 cm before reaching the vertical edge of the facing. Make a cut in the seam allowance of the edge facing with the undercollar at a 45-degree angle to the edge seam stitching, stopping 1 mm before reaching the stitch line.
Stitching Front Facing Bottom Edge
Open the step in the "Women's Classic Vest Sewing Pattern | Tailored Waistcoat PDF | Fitted Vest Pattern for Women | Plotter, US Letter, A4 | L–XXL" pattern →

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