Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Cartridge Pleating on Historic Garments





After doing samples we were unsure about the look and durability of our pleats. We decided to look to historic images to see how closely they were packed and if you could see any stitches when sewing them to a panel. Unfortunately because the bodices cover all the pleats you cannot see how well they have been attached. I think I have got a method now to sewing them and I am using double thread so I am sure they will be strong enough.
On our samples there are lines where we’ve stitched and we want to find out how to rectify this. On these examples however the pleats are quite short and so I don’t think this would be a problem.  

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