Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0
Specification 6.7.2 · Paper 1
Revise: Textile Shaping TechniquesA pleat is a deliberate fold secured in position. Fold the fabric to the required depth, align the folds, press where suitable and stitch across the top to hold them. Pleats give a regular, controlled appearance, as in a pleated skirt.