Burda Style For people who sew

Box pleats are essentially two knife pleats sewn together, back to back. They have the same 4:2 ratio as box pleats (meaning 4" of fabric will result in a 2" finished pleat).

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  Mar 3, 2009, 11.46 AMby RhodaP

  This is very helpful, and pics are great. However, it takes 6 in of fabric to make the 2 in pleat as you show. We have to count from zero, not one. In other words, you need to include the fabric that ends up on the top surface of your finished pleat. this is important to calculate yardage required.
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  Apr 28, 2008, 04.47 PMby admin

  thanks so much. you made this really clear. great pix too!
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  Mar 31, 2008, 07.39 PMby admin

  yes thankyou your information was very helpful for me for my textiles assignment very clear instructions and diagrams
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  Oct 19, 2007, 04.25 AMby MarmotaB

  Perfectly intelligible and illustrative. As Milsakate said, very helpful for beginners. Thank you!
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  Oct 13, 2007, 05.56 AMby admin

  Nice easy tutorial to follow. Very helpful for beginners (like me!)
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  Oct 10, 2007, 09.18 PMby ClaireOKC

  Very, very clear instructions. Loved your pictures and arrows and pins!