Burda Style For people who sew

I have a dress that I would love to re-create. Shown here http://pinterest.com/pin/196751077442802266/
It has an unusual draped/tucked hem and i was wondering if this style had a name. The hem is folded under by 20 cms and then is sewn vertically 5cms down every 25cm gap across. It makes a lovely effect and I would like to find a pattern to follow. I thought that if I knew what to search for .Any help would be appreciated.

Jan 24, 2013, 08.55 AM by SewSarah1

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  Jan 24, 2013, 10.04 AMby katensew

  Sorry I don’t know the technical name but I used it once on the hem of blinds ! I sort of ruched up and attached the bottom edge about 8cms up. That doecn’t really make much sense ? But it might give an idea.
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  Jan 25, 2013, 09.20 PMby mpedersen1

  I’m pretty sure they’re called pick ups. I would search for that.

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    Jan 27, 2013, 10.46 AMby SewSarah1

    Yes, I would say pick ups describes the effect. I’ve had a quick look and I cant find much. Its such a pretty look on the dress, I cant believe its not more commonly done.

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  Jan 26, 2013, 02.44 PMby sewmodest

  It looks like a bubble hem. A bubble hem is formed when the lower part of the dress is sewn to a lining that is shorter than the dress which causes the hem to be pulled under and bubble.

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    Jan 27, 2013, 02.37 AMby arisaid

    That would be a double bubble!!! lol

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    Jan 27, 2013, 10.55 AMby SewSarah1

    It does look like a bubble dress but I know how to do that and its not quite the same. I may just give up on this dress and make her a bubble dress instead. Thanks anyway.

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  Jan 28, 2013, 01.40 AMby arisaid

  Looks a bit like Continental curtains