Pleats are best described as the process of folding the fabric on top of each other and pressing it to create a sharp fold. Commonly found on garments and home decorating projects, pleats are a great way to embellish a project and give it an extra flair. Watch our tutorial to see how easy it is to create your own pleats.
Pleat
Basic Video
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