Box Pleats
What You Need
• Ruler
• Fabric marking tool
• Iron
• Straight pins
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For a single centered pleat: Mark the center point
with a pin. Use a ruler to mark a 3-inch (7.5 cm)
section, with the pin at the center.
Pinch the fabric at the pin and fold the right
side under so the two marks line up. Straight
stitch from the mark down 2 inches (5 cm) and
backstitch.
This type of pleat is a bit more complicated than a basic
knife pleat but adds a lot of interest to a project. It can be
used as a single pleat (like on the back of a shirt) or in a
continuing series (like on a skirt).
Box pleats are made from two folds in the fabric that
face away from each other. When done in reverse, with
the fabric flipped over, you create an inverted pleat. Both
styles are a great addition to your growing skill set!
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Center point.
Sew to this point.
Center point.
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Remove the pins. Open the fabric so the pleat
is facing up, and line up the center with the sewn
line underneath.
Press the pleat, making sure it is centered and
all the way open. Use a thin cloth to protect the
fabric if necessary.
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Sew across the top edge with a basting stitch to
keep the pleat flat.
Here is a back view of the finished pleat. This is
also called an inverted pleat and can be done so
this is the finished side.
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