Tori from Apostrophy Designs is here today with an awesome pleated pillow! Tori's blog is full of colorful projects. A few of my favorites are the perfect corner blanket tutorial and this string lantern. I also got a kick out of her recent post about reusing plastic bags for a fun summer activity. ............ When Kate first asked me to be apart of Pleat Weeks, I was nervous because when I think of pleats I think of crisp and perfection. I know I am not always the perfect seamstress so I decided to use the imperfection to my advantage ...Continue Reading
dimensional flower petals – DIY daisy pin
Pleats are a great way to add dimension to projects! In this tutorial I used a little pleat in each flower petal to spice them up! You'll need:-scrap of pleather, vinyl or a similar material-scissors-sewing machine-tiny piece of felt-glue gun-pin or clip for the back 1.Start by printing out 6 petal shapes with your pleather or vinyl. 2. Pin a little 1/4" pleat in each flower petal. 3. Secure with a pin. 4. Sew the pleat in place with a straight stitch. 5. Remove pins and clip threads. 6. Cut out a circle with felt using your pattern piece. 7. ...Continue Reading
vintage sheet apron with pleats
This girly little half apron is perfect for entertaining! It looks like a skirt with it's perfect pleats! A big bow sash in the back makes it easy to tie on and fits any size! Cut two apron pieces, 42" by 16" and two sash pieces: 42" by 11". ...Continue Reading
pleat week guest! – michael ann from michael ann made
Today's guest is one of my classmates from college, Michael Ann from michael ann made! We used to sit next to each other in sewing class. It was so funny to get a comment from her saying "Hey, I think I know you!" Made my day to reconnect with old buddies online. Michael Ann's has a fun crafty blog full of ombre dip dyes, collections of pretty things,and lots of restyles! ............. good morning everyone! i'm michael ann from the blog michael ann made where i love to share projects and tutorials on sewing, refashioning, and making cute ...Continue Reading
sewing 101: pintuck pleats
Pintuck pleats are tiny decorative pleats I think they look super cute on blouses and bags. You can put them anywhere! Pintuck pleats get their name because they are about the width of a pin. To make a pintuck pleat, fold your fabric and pin it in place. You can run the pins either parallel or perpendicular to the edge, but I find that perpendicular makes it easier to sew. (But if you want a true pintuck pleat, the width of a pin, putting them in parallel will help you gauge the size.) I like my pintucks to be tiny so I align the needle to the ...Continue Reading
pleat week guest! – amy from positively splendid
Today's pleat guest is Amy from Positively Splendid! Her blog is the perfect mix of crafts, sewing and DIY home decor. Check out her massive tutorials page! I love this printable alphabet art for a kid's room! Another kid's room idea and one of my favorite of Amy's projects is this nursery wall art! And if all those don't keep you busy enough today she's sharing a cute pleated accessory! ................... Hello, everyone! My name is Amy, and my blogging home is Positively Splendid, a little creative haven where you'll find everything from ...Continue Reading
pattern hack: pleated front baby dress
I love patterns! They are a great starting point for creativity. I had a little newborn girl to sew for so of course I made her a dress. And in true pleat week fashion, I added pleats! I started with a simple baby dress pattern: I wanted it to look a little industrial, so I added a gray geometric pleat feature on the front. pattern: Simplicity 2900hack: add sleeves and pleated front feature, lower necklace. Make facings. When I traced my patterns onto pattern paper, I omitted the extra part on the top of each shoulder seam for a folded over ...Continue Reading
patternmaking: add a pleat to any pattern
Adding pleats to patterns is so easy! This is using the "slash n' spread" method, which is just how it sounds. Cut the pattern and spread it! (post about patternmaking paper) The arrows indicate which way the pleat will go. That's it! This is the bottom to a yoked little girl's dress. Now with more fullness! More sewing 101. ...Continue Reading
pleat week guest! – sabra from sew a straight line
Today we're playing with pintucks with Sabra from Sew a Straight Line! If there is one tutorial on my "gorgeous-project-even-better-photoshoot(oh-and-cute-shoes!)-I want-it" list this purse is it. Here is another super cute clutch. And check out this fun scientist party!................Hi, I’m Sabra from Sew a Straight Line. I was super excited when Kate invited me to play along with Pleat Week. I love a good challenge and I love using fun techniques to up the ante of basic sewing. Pleats are a great way to add interest and detail to just ...Continue Reading
box pleat lace headband
Remember box pleats? They are my favorite pleat. If you box pleat a strip of fabric or ribbon in the middle it gives the effect of a ruffle, but with a little more structure. I think that is why I love them! This is a quick project that requires a little bit of sewing and a little bit of glue. Gather your materials: You'll also need a glue gun and elastic. Okay, let's start! ...Continue Reading
handmade pleated trim + pleating with a ruffler foot
This tutorial uses the distinctive ruffler foot and you can read a post all about making ruffles with it here. Or you can just stay on this page and read on.handmade pleated trimYou can buy premade trim, but where's the fun in that? Here's a super easy way to make your own:Start by ripping or cutting 2 1/2" strips from basic cotton material. Sew them together at the short edge and press open seam allowance. Your strip should be twice as long as you want the trim to be. Press in half longways. Baste top edges together. This will just keep the ...Continue Reading
