pleats

How to Embellish with Pleated Bands for Stunning Organic Detail

This buttery stunner in rayon crepe is a study in the powerful effects of understated embellishment.
Princess Anna inspired dress

My daughter kept asking for a dress to be like "Anna" from Frozen. I was happy to make it for her. This is a self drafted pattern. I also did…
Video: How to Mark and Fold Pleats for a Knife- or Box-Pleat Skirt

In this Threads Essential Techniques video, we show you how to use the templates to mark the pleat foldlines and then how to fold the pleats.
Georgia’s Coat

I was given the fabric and three magazine photos, each with parts of what she wanted. I put a few things together and made up some. The irridecent fabric was…
A Celtic Wedding

My middle son and his fiancé are getting married this month and are having a Celtic wedding. My middle son is wearing a plaid kilt with his fiances family colors,…
Re-create Couture Pleated Silk Organza Panels

There's a little more to these pleated silk organza panels than meets the eye. Here's how to make them look absolutely beautiful!
How to Sew a Sheer Kick Pleat for a Higher Slit on a Pencil Skirt

In this excerpt from "Designer Details", seen in Threads #167, author Jacque Goldsmith shows you how to create a sheer pleat.
Creative Fashion Design Final Project

Here's the final project for my Creative Fashion Design class at MassArt this spring. Challenge was to design a garment inspired by a fabric selection and have the garment maximize…
Chartreuse & Lilac Reunion dress

The perfect dress!!! It took me quite a long time to figure out what to make for my 10 year high school reunion, but after searching I found the perfect…
Circus skirt

A blue and white striped skirt. It's pleated and have a invisible zipper in the side.

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