Narrow knife pleats, like those on the dress on the back cover, can be classic and chic. Unless they are heat-set into the fabric, though, they're nearly impossible to maintain. One way to get this sophisticated look is with blind tucks. In this pleating technique, the folded (leading) edge of one pleat falls over and conceals a line of stitching that secures the tuck below it, hence the name "blind."The pleats are held in place so they always look neat with a minimum of care. They can't open and, therefore, are decorative details rather than shaping or fitting elements.
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