Lining pleat
An ease pleat folded at the bottom of the lining to prevent the lining from pulling the outer fabric.
Where it is used
Lining Pleat
p. 13- Create a pleat (tuck) in the front lining, following the markings on your pattern.

19.5. Lining Pleats
p. 11- Pin and sew the pleats along the top edge of the skirt lining, matching the notches.

Lining Preparation
p. 18- Mark the pleat at the top of the back lining according to the pattern markings. Fold the back lining piece in half along the center fold line, aligning the edges with the right sides facing each other.

Lining Preparation
p. 18- Stitch the pleat at the top of the back lining.

Lining Preparation
p. 19- Press the pleat allowance in the center of the back lining.

Align lining and facing edges
p. 8- Align the edges of the lining and facing pieces using the guide notches. Fold the extra fabric at the bottom of the lining into a pleat, as shown in the photo.

Creating Lining Pleat
p. 8- Align the edges of the lining and facing pieces using the guide notches. Fold the extra fabric at the bottom of the lining into a pleat, as shown in the photo.

Related terms
applied toLining fabric