Projected Pleat (Pipe Organ)

Technique: Projected Pleat (Pipe Organ)

“Projected pleats are folds lifted from the surface of the fabric and structured at the top, or head, into rolled arrangements that stand out from the fabric itself.  For each pleat, convert the allowance into a cylinder by stuffing.” (Wolff, p.103, 105)

Materials: Cotton  (unbleached) muslin, unwashed

Spacing/Size: 1”

Folding Methods: Pleats measured and marked alternating 1” and 2 ¼”; Pulled the 2 ¼” marks together; Stitch down about 2”; Do not press (to create the tube at the seam); Stuff “pipe” with polyester fiberfill

Anchoring methods: Stitch that runs 2” down where folds meet 12/0 needle; 2.5 stitch length, poly thread

• Creates symmetry, focal point and sequence

• This pleat is meant to create a pipe-like volume behind the seam in fashion

• Wolff notes that the cylinder created can be stuffed with polyester fiberfill or a roll of crinoline or other stuffing

 

• Fairly easy to make as it requires no pressing only accurate measurement

 

• Easily pressed down and takes away the volume of the “pipe”