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Tapered Tucks Box pleats

Honeycomb tucks

Getting into more time-consuming fabric manipulations, meet honeycomb tucks!
Pleat
Pleats are a wonderful way to add texture and volume to garments. Let’s explore the procedure for creating pleats:
1 Box pleats
- Box pleats are commonly used in home décor items like curtains and table skirting.

- To create box pleats:
▪ Cut a fabric strip to the desired length, adding an extra 2 inches for each pleat.
▪ The width of the strip should be double the desired finished pleat width.
▪ Fold the strip in half lengthwise with right sides facing each other and press to create a center crease.
▪ Mark equal intervals along the fabric where each pleat will be located.

▪ Take the first mark and fold it toward the center crease, pressing the fold in place.
▪ Next, fold the second mark in the opposite direction from the first pleat, ensuring they touch at the center
crease.

▪ Repeat this process for all p.
2 Knife pleats
- Knife pleats are handmade pleats pressed firmly in one direction.
- To sew knife pleats:
▪ Iron the fabric with right sides together to ensure clean edges.

▪ Lay the fabric right side down and fold the top edge down by 1/2 inch, forming a crease.
▪ Fold the fabric again, parallel to the first fold.
Remember, the key steps for creating pleats are measure, fold, press, and sew. Whether you’re working on skirts,
dresses, or home décor, mastering pleats adds a delightful touch to your sewing projects.
Flare
The garment manufacturing process step by step. This sequential process involves various departments and
operations to transform raw materials into finished apparel. Here’s a detailed overview:

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