box pleats
Symmetrical fabric folds
Box pleats are fabric folds formed by two parallel creases facing opposite directions, creating a flat-fronted panel with fullness hidden underneath.
Common in skirts, curtains, and upholstery, they add structured volume while maintaining a clean, tailored appearance: The cheerleader skirt had box pleats all around.
Distinguished from knife pleats, which all face the same direction.
Determining size or amount
- markingIndicating with symbols
- pinningFastening with pointed fasteners
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
- bastingMoistening meat while cooking
stitching · hemming · topstitching · tailor's chalk · seam allowance · patternmaking · interfacing · lining
Bends upon itself
- fullnessState of being complete
- fabricWoven or knit material
- structureArrangement of interconnected parts
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
depth · crease · inverted · pintucks · gathers · flare · volume · movement
Waist-hung lower garment
- kiltWrapped Highland garment
- culottesBifurcated knee-length garment
- dressSkirted one-piece garment
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
uniform · tennis skirt · school uniform · A-line · midi · maxi · high-waisted · valance
measuring
Determining size or amount
- markingIndicating with symbols
- pinningFastening with pointed fasteners
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
basting · stitching · hemming · topstitching · tailor's chalk · seam allowance · patternmaking · interfacing · lining · darts
folds
Bends upon itself
- fullnessState of being complete
- fabricWoven or knit material
- structureArrangement of interconnected parts
symmetry · depth · crease · inverted · pintucks · gathers · flare · volume · movement · drape
skirt
Waist-hung lower garment
trousers · uniform · tennis skirt · school uniform · A-line · midi · maxi · high-waisted · valance · drapery