A pleat is a type of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and securing it in place, it can be used purely for decoration or as an alternative method to fit an area o a garment. Learn four main pleat styles in this bitesize guide.

The Pleats pack details 10 illustrations over 6 easy to follow pages with a textile index to help you pleat a variety of materials.

Enjoy the rewards of manipulating fabric for these fun design details.

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