How to Sew Diamond Pleats Using a Small Throated Sewing Machine

[@corheid]

Sailrite by far the best how-to videos! Thank you!

[@SailriteDIY]

Wow, thanks!!!

[@nicolasdejardin3412]

I was looking how to make headboard without buttons but with pleats. With this video and the one provided to make headboard, I have more than a beginning of answer. (Probably several trials in perspective though) 👍 Thanks from France!

[@paulregner5335]

An excellent tutorial, thank you!

[@joro8604]

Great support. So many concepts covered. Excellent description on tension that you don't immediately understand with fabrics.

[@waterboy8999]

You make great videos Eric. Kind regards from Scotland, David

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks David!

[@CanusDirusx]

Nice video. I’m not really a fancy car guy but I saw this kind of pleating in the black leather seats in a Jaguar F-Type and was like 😯

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!!!

[@azcharlie2009]

Your videos are so much help! We love Sailrite!

[@stoneblue1795]

Very well depicted, Mister Grant. Neat material(s). Sew on!

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!!!

[@polemicvs]

Awesome craftsmanship, and materials! Thanks Eric!

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked it! Thanks!!!

[@flatdog-]

Thank you very much for this video

[@Kyddoemiko13]

Absolutely fantastic 😁🙌✨✨

[@sashagarcia6205]

how would I do this stitch on something that i can't fit under a sewing machine? like embroidering a couch or car seats in a vehicle? i wouldn't be able to remove the fabric to place under sewing machine, wondering if its possible/how to do it. I've never tried embroidered by hand before

[@SWAB737800]

Now I would call this quilting, not pleats. I did this for a trunk lid cover in my car with perforated vinyl, I struggled a bit with the directional (pulling) sewing wanting to warp the diamond pattern (causing 'waves'), but I think your process of starting a larger X and not stitching the closest line would go a long way to help alleviate that.

[@SailriteDIY]

I will add "quilting diamonds" to the keywords. Thanks for the info.

[@LadyFville]

Thank you Bluewolf - as I usually refer to Sailrite for professional methods/instruction when confronted with a challenge, I was baffled enuf by this that I actually looked up the definition of 'pleat' to be certain I hadn't missed something... nope, 'pleat' is still defined as "a double or multiple fold in cloth usually held in place by stitching the top or side." This demonstration is 'quilting', often referencing the diamond shape as 'lozenge quilting'. I have 50+ years sewing with limited quilting experience - assorted forays into upholstery (short tenure at Wendell Castle Design, and reupholtering furniture for fun), but I'm always open to learning something new!

[@corvettew.s.4360]

Where do you buy the foam with the fabric?

[@SailriteDIY]

Use this link to find foam backed headliner: www.sailrite.com/search?keywords=foam%20backed%20headliner It can be used to make cushions also.

[@nyetloki]

Super fancy

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked it.

[@АлександрШустов-м7ж]

Спасибо !

[@daytonpyro]

i WAS going to place an order but 27 bucks for some foam and a clear ruler? Amazon i go

[@paulputnam2305]

“…SWEEEEEEEEEEET…” Thank You!

[@biomechanique6874]

Are you going to market a 9" Ultrafeed machine one day soon?

[@SailriteDIY]

It is something we talked about, but we have no plans for doing it.

[@biomechanique6874]

@@SailriteDIY ok. I will just have to make do with my 201K for when I need portable sewing. I have to be honest, I rarely need to sew away from my shop.

[@wtrsprts]

May I suggest isopropyl alcohol to take care of removing the blue chalk. Work wonders at my shop for tailors chalk and other hard to remove chalks/marking objects. Keep up the great insightful videos and tricks. !!

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for the suggestion. I have never tried isopropyl alcohol to remove colored chalk. I will next time, thanks!!!!!

[@TrojanStarryNight]

What size stitch do you normally use for Diamond pleats? And people ask why does it take so long and cost so much! LoL! Great video!

[@SailriteDIY]

Usually I like to space the stitches 2 inches apart. I like to sew the stitch with a 6mm stitch length.

[@TrojanStarryNight]

@@SailriteDIY Thanks so much!

[@natashacandicehenry9475]

Never trust the bobbin

[@biomechanique6874]

To save wasting thread you can use the collection of remainder bobbins on the short corner runs. It might take many hours with a particular sewing machine to look at a bobbin and judge how many inches or feet you have left on a bobbin but it is useful for reducing waste. As you say, if you are not sure then change it.

[@SailriteDIY]

So true!

[@LadyFville]

BTDT! (been there done that)

[@aliceolivares-chawk8307]

👍

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!!!

[@lorilidesign8430]

That's called quilting. Pleats are Wayyy different..

[@SailriteDIY]

I will add "quilting diamonds" to the keywords. Thanks for the info.

[@sigma_kappa]

I don't have a throated sewing machine. Not as easy I guess

[@stoneblue1795]

He means the "harp"--- the area between the needle and the beefy part of your machine- or the opening to the right of the needle.