Pleatwork in the 15th and 16th Centuries: An Online Guide
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1. Creating Folds in Early Modern European Pleated Garments
1.1 Fold Method of Creating Folds
1.2 Press Method of Creating Folds
1.3 Gather Method of Creating Folds
1.4 Heat Method of Creating Folds
1.5 Determining Fold Size
2. Securing Folds in Early Modern European Pleated Garments
2.1 Stem Stitch
2.2 Pattern Darning
2.3 Honeycomb Stitch
2.4 Casings
2.5 Back Panels
2.6 Other methods