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Textiles and Garment Construction

Inverted pleats: An inverted pleat Procedures for working on inverted
is created by facing the folds of two pleat
knife pleats towards each other to form (i) Mark the position of the pleats at
a box pleat on the wrong side of a even intervals.
garment as shown in Figure 2.6 (a). It
is the opposite of a box pleat. It gives
a decorative look on the garment. It is
worked on the right side of the fabric.

(ii) While working from the right side,
fold two knife pleats towards each
other such that they meet at the
middle of the pleat. Tack properly
at the top of the pleat and press.

r.s
w.s
Figure 2.6 (a): Inverted pleat

It is mostly used on skirts and dresses.
Top stitching or edge stitching the pleat
can also help to maintain its shape.
When a single inverted pleat is hidden
in a seam and opens at the hemline,
it is referred to as a kick pleat. Kick r.s
pleat is usually worked at the centre w.s
back of skirts or dresses to allow for
movements. Shown in Figure 2.6 (b).

(iii) Hold in position using a band or
insert in to a seam, depending
on the style of the garment.

Figure 2.6 (b): Kick pleat

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