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Pleating 101

If you prefer to read a hard copy instead of online, we just compiled a PDF document so you can easily print it out and read it on the go!  The title is Pleating 101 and it lays the foundation for ...

How to Identify Different Pleating Styles

When it comes to understanding the different types of pleats that are available, there is a lot of miscommunication. People often ask for the incorrect type of pleat  or they ask “How much does it ...

How to Test for Fabric Shrinkage

Fabric shrinkage is a phenomenon that occurs when fabric is exposed to heat and/or steam. I have seen it wreak havoc with designers that are unaware of its costly repercussions.

How to Use Machine Pleating

I’m still here! I know I haven’t blogged in a while but I’ve been in the trenches pleating away!  I bet you just can’t live without another post regarding pleating….so I apologize and I will try no...

How To Recognize A Poorly Pleated Skirt!

Let me start by saying that this skirt was NOT pleated by us! A client brought it to us as a sample of a garment pleated overseas. This demonstrates extremely poor quality pleating and we were surp...

Bias Skirt Fabric Calculator

  After having invested countless hours reviewing our calculations, our Bias Skirt Calculator is now complete. You can use this guide (International Pleating Bias Skirt Guide Version 2) to calculat...