by Miss Amina Langosh
Published 2 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
How to Sew a Basic Kick Pleat
1. Add the kick pleat extensions to both vertical seam allowances. The extensions’ vertical edges are parallel to the seam allowances, with the lower horizontal edges continuing to the hem edge. ...
2. Vary the extensions’ size for your garment and style. ...
3. Copy the garment pattern, adding the planned kick-pleat extensions to both seam allowances. ...
And we're gonna turn the right set up here we are now fold the overlap kick pleat back on itself soMoreAnd we're gonna turn the right set up here we are now fold the overlap kick pleat back on itself so that right sides are together along the seam line where we press so here's our seam line.
To keep the layers in place as you sew, pin through both sides of the kick pleat, securing them together. With your fabric marker, draw another line along the same line of stitching you sewed along the top of the pleat earlier.
Which side of the kick pleat do you pin?
We are only working at either side of the kick pleat for now, so you only need to pin a little bit on each side. Because one side of the kick pleat will be showing when the skirt is worn, and one side will be hidden, we are going to treat these two sides differently.
What is a kick pleat?
A kick pleat is an opening in a seam backed by a fabric fold or extensions from the seam allowances that form a pleat backing. If it is without a pleat backing, it is called a vent.
How do you Hem a skirt with Kick pleats?
With your skirt the right way out, finish your hem using a zigzag stitch or overlocker all the way around. The hem has an obvious turn-up point (where the bottom of the skirt comes in), about 5cm from the bottom edge. Using this as your guide, fold the hem up once at either side of the kick pleat and pin.
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