Today we had a pleating workshop that was carried out by Terry Weinhart of Ciment Pleaters. He brought in many examples of different types of pleats that I didn't know were possible to create. Above are photographs of the card 'pattern' or 'mould' which once you've created, you can pleat until your heart's content. You have to make two moulds because you slot your fabric inbetween both of them and then feed it through a steam press.
Here are examples of some of the beautiful pleated fabrics. Terry said that polyester fabrics work the best as they hold their creases better than natural fibres such as cotton.
I had a go at creating my own pleats. I started off with a simple knife pleat to begin with.
I then tried something a bit more advanced and creative. I really like how structured this is and that it has volume to it unlike the knife pleat.
Ciment Pleaters created pleated dress for the Cadbury Flake advert.
They also made Lady Gaga's LED winged dress for her tour.
Yusuke Maegawa incorporates pleating into their designs and at quite a large scale. The pleats create a very interesting silhouette.
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