Different Types of Pleats Used in Clothing

Pleats: A pleat is a double or multiple fold in a garment formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and securing it in place. It is commonly used in clothing and upholstery to gather a wide piece of fabric to a narrower circumference. Pleats are provided at the waistline of dresses and especially in skirts with the intention of evenly distributing the fullness around the entire area of the