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Pleat folding

Folding and pressing the front trouser fabric toward the side seams to create structured pleats.

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Where it is used

Forming pleats

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  1. Form the pleats on the front pieces according to the notches on the top edge of the front piece and the markings on the front pattern.
Forming pleats
Open the step in the "Barrel Leg Pants Pattern PDF | Balloon Trousers Sewing | High Waisted Pleated Pants | Tapered Womens Bottoms | XS-M" pattern →

Securing pleats

p. 11
  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 →

Lining Pleat

p. 13
  1. Create a pleat (tuck) in the front lining, following the markings on your pattern.
Lining Pleat
Open the step in the "Collarless blazer sewing pattern, button-front jacket or cardigan-style jacket | Classic blazer | XS–M | A4, Letter, Plotter" pattern →

4. Pressing Pleat

p. 5
  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 →

3. Sewing Front Pleat

p. 5
  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 →

Step 7

p. 5
  1. Press the front section of the pants with an iron.
Step 7
Open the step in the "Front Slit Pants Pattern PDF | Cutout Trousers Sewing | Split Hem Flare Pants | Y2K Festival Bottoms | Trendy Womens Sewing XS-M" pattern →

Bodice Preparation - Pleating

p. 5
  1. Create pleats along the notches following the pattern pieces. Scan the QR code to watch the video 'How to Make Pleats on the Front Panel?'
Bodice Preparation - Pleating
Open the step in the "Ruched Midi Dress Pattern PDF | Draped Cocktail Dress | Sleeveless Side Slit Dress | Elegant Womens Sewing | XS-M" pattern →

Bodice Preparation - Creating Pleats

p. 5
  1. Create pleats along the notches following the pattern pieces.
Bodice Preparation - Creating Pleats
Open the step in the "Sheath Dress Pattern | Fitted Midi Dress PDF | Gathered Waist Office Dress | Classic Womens Silhouette | L-XXL Digital" pattern →

Pressing Center Pleat

p. 5
  1. Press the stitched pleat on the front.
Pressing 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 →

Sewing Center Pleat

p. 5
  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 →

Sewing Side Seams and Folding Pleats

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  1. Place the side edges of the front and back pant pieces right sides together. Sew the side seams. Finish the seam allowances together and press them towards the back. From the right side, fold the pleats according to the markings on the pattern. Align the pleat edges and secure them with pins. The pleat should be directed toward the side seam from the outside; press in place. Note! The pleat edge should be pressed sharply, just like a crease. From the right side, stitch along the top edge of the pants to secure both the pleats and the pocket lining.
Sewing Side Seams and Folding Pleats
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 →

Creating Lining Pleat

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  1. 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
Open the step in the "Women’s Sleeveless Vest Sewing Pattern | Button Front Top | V-Neck Vest | Beginner Friendly | XS–M | A4, Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Related terms

requiresIron
requiresTailor's chalk