Dresses with Pleats - Pleated Fabric - Pleats in Clothing

Pleats can be made by folding the fabric over and matching stitches together pairwise. Any style of the pleat can be made in this way, e.g., knife pleats or box pleats etc. Pleats are used to create volume in a dress. The fabric is gathered or folded together, which creates a fuller silhouette. Pleats not only provide an aesthetic function but are also practical, as they allow for freedom of movement and airflow within a garment.