Pleating Workshop...!x

 

Origami paper folding to create new objects like the Origami pleats.

A pleat is a type of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and securing it in place.Pleats sewn into place are called tucks.

Accordion pleating .

Box pleats 

 Inverted box pleats

Cartridge pleats 

Fluted pleats 

Fortuny pleats 

Honeycomb pleats 

 Knife pleats 

Organ pleats 

 Plissé pleats 

 Rolled pleats 

                Watteau pleats

pleats by machine

paper folding from the vestal design website.

I found these shapes very interesting but i just couldn't master the technique. 

Issey Miyake had very interesting collection and was one of the designers that i could use a reference for this lesson...

 pleated silk Issey Miyake pants 

He also experiments with different materials and types of products..
Marchesa dress is strapless, has pleated embellishment at bodice, asymmetric ruffles at bodice, a softly structured internal bodice, a tiered ruffled skirt, a concealed zip fastening at back and is fully lined. 100% silk. Dry clean