This is How Pleated Fabrics are made

In this video I share how Pleated Fabrics are made. We will be making a Sunray Pattern Pleated Skirt. Discover Machine Pleating & Hand Pleating. Skirt making here • Pleated Circle Skirt T...
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Videography, Photography & Mastering by Jorge Antunes
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Lens - Panasonic Leica 10-25mm f1.7
Microphone - Deity V-Mic D3 Pro
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[@sharronmashave1357]

That shade of green on that fabric with the pleats just looks soooo devine....wow, what a lovely craft.

[@KimDave]

It really is. The pleats looks so gorgeous on the green fabric

[@TheOUTBURST-woohoo]

Lovely Stuff, Kim Dave💯❤️✊🏾

[@omololasamuel8551]

@@KimDavenice work

[@GehtEuchFckn]

@@KimDave You have a good sense for trendy colors :)

[@نجويمجاهد-غ8غ]

@@omololasamuel8551 #❤

[@OsasuyiOjomo]

I literally just had a flash back to when I was younger and would spend so much energy tying to iron out the pleats in my mums skirts made with this kind of fabric 😂😂😂.

[@sunitafisher4758]

Osasuyi Ojomo 🌸 I remember ironing my uniform, in all girls school was pleats, even gym mini skirt It was time consuming but satisfying in the end lol I never bought an outfit with pleats since, just goes to show how fond I was ironing them lol However watching the pleated fabric is making me want to own a beautiful green pleated skirt My mom loved pleats, she had quite a few items in her wardrobe

[@margaritas9769]

oh nooooo, how could you?! Q_Q was it on purpose or by accident?

[@princessnoor176]

Why would you do that??😂😅

[@IrishAnnie]

Osasuyi Ojomo I had a pleated cotton skirt and my dry cleaner refused to iron them in after dry cleaning for the millionth time. I then did it myself. It wasn’t like I didn’t pay him. He charged for every pleat and I was happy to pay it.

[@lailimustaghfirah7536]

is there any other way to do that? what is the name of the tool box to permanent the pleat? I don't have that tool. Is there any other way to make pleats without the box machine? can it be steamed? or how to do the iron? Did they give anything special to make the pleat permanent?

[@YukiChristy]

This is why I love Kim! She shows a lot of behind the scenes, projects, sharing sessions that others don't usually do

[@KimDave]

thanks for this kind comment

[@hunnyflash]

Yeah I never saw this channel, and this video is a gem!

[@AnitaSouthall]

Yes kudos for educational video

[@maureenmisol1299]

Nice one Kim❤

[@naturalhairssentials2407]

Beautiful outcome, I could relate with the man's smile as he held out the pleated fabric, I love the work. Thank you Kim

[@louiselill1528]

The traditional way they use to pleat many years ago . I was never into pleated skirts until I googled there business and they have the wow factor that no one else has . Absolutely beautiful work .

[@DanielaTabois]

Love love love this video. Kudos for showing how the pleating process works!

[@KimDave]

Thank you Daniela 💕

[@THALOOTI]

Agree, nice how Kim showed us a how-to behind the screen process!

[@rishinjas5807]

How much this steam machine price ?

[@lailimustaghfirah7536]

is there any other way to do that? what is the name of the tool box to permanent the pleat? I don't have that tool. Is there any other way to make pleats without the box machine? can it be steamed? or how to do the iron? Did they give anything special to make the pleat permanent?

[@bharatijha3105]

@@KimDave hi

[@estherannemacharia8282]

I grew up wearing pleated skirts and didn't know how they did it. Thanks Kim Dave for this video😍👌

[@Ash-xx5zd]

Amazing access. Thank you for the company for opening themselves to youtube during covid. And Davis, you edited this video soooooo amazing. Loved see the process and just have to laugh at our homemade pleating attempts. Just lightyears difference.

[@lailimustaghfirah7536]

is there any other way to do that? what is the name of the tool box to permanent the pleat? I don't have that tool. Is there any other way to make pleats without the box machine? can it be steamed? or how to do the iron? Did they give anything special to make the pleat permanent?

[@AnitaSouthall]

I mean I learned a lot of sewing skills over 50 years and this is new to me. I know I could pleat stretch fabric if I had to by seaming the pleats, never thought about how it's made.

[@xhon-miqueljennings6210]

I have nothing to pleat and I want to just send a bolt of fabric to get it pleated just to see the reveal! Great video. Can you do a video on how to make the top you are wearing? I love the sleeves

[@KimDave]

Hahaha I know how you feel Elle. You can send fabrics to them to be pleated if you want 😃 My top is so comfy, cute sleeve detail too

[@ebtisamabdelazeem5149]

@@KimDave me too I love your top and sleeves thank you for wow video

[@jenniferchen645]

Kim Dave LOVE this video and your outfit! Do you sell your work? I’d love to get your top. Thank you!

[@mulatoliawomi123]

In love with top 😍

[@notwavingbutdrowning558]

Very informative! Thank you for sharing. 🥰🥰

[@rachelyates7473]

You and Patrick Grant should do a sewing series showcasing UK artisans like these, with a follow up sewing project or technique. It would be WONDERFUL!!

[@KimDave]

That would be cool! If anyone know how to reach Mr Patrick, do let me know. I would actually enjoy working on a project like that

[@BiliMaffy]

Thank you for sharing this experience with us, Priscilla. It was quite an educational piece. It made me appreciate fabrics more, but especially appreciate the work behind pleats more. I used to think it was purely made by machine, it's got so much manual work too. Beautiful.

[@ciscastitches]

The reveal was amazing😍😍. My mom made an accordion pleated skirt for me and my sis by hand, using an iron when we were little. I still remember how the skirt looks.

[@faeleia]

This is so fascinating. I never thought that the pleating workshop would be so established and experienced! The boss was well spoken, clearly very good at what he does and explaining what he does, I didn't get confused about the process whatsoever. What a tiny team, sorry to hear about the 2 furloughed workers, hope they get to return soon. Thanks Kim for the thoughtful questions, as well as the sensible mask wearing under pandemic, I'm really pleasantly surprised :) Please stay safe~

[@RashidShaikh-yw1yg]

I am doing this job in India I make to all plated fabrics My plated work shop is from in India

[@BRaesunny]

This was so interesting and the fabric turned out beautiful! It was so enjoyable to see the joy and pride on his face.

[@ImTash]

Oh WOW! i love this!! it's so old skool!! I love how he just uses old irons, rags, cardboard and steam and the care and pride he takes in his work and keeping up the traditional methods. i always assumed it was some horrible chemical process in a factory somewhere - this is so fab!

[@pratofundo]

I don't know how I ended here, but I'm glad: I never imagined pleated fabrics were made this way. Amazing! :)

[@KIZAJ]

I was literally shooting a video on how to make a pleat skirt when this notification came in. I just thought to myself “is kim spying on me”? The first 10 minutes of this video made me emotional and happy at the same time. I love to music you used. This is just like a documentary, it should be on Netflix... I’m still watching so expect more comments

[@KimDave]

oh wow. It's so cool. Don't worry, I'm not spying on you 😂 Glad to hear you enjoyed this project. We did work abit extra on this video because we enjoyed working together.

[@KIZAJ]

@@KimDave i can tell y'all did enjoy making it. oh i also love that you included bloopers

[@jakipullman]

Amazing, amazingly beautiful! Your interview/documentary was just superb. I have not seen another person do what you do for your viewers. Thank you for showing us how this entire pleating process works. The entire process is just a work of art. For us to be able to send our materials and pay so little and end up with a piece of art? Crazy, I'm just speechless! Thank you again and Big Thanks to CIMENT too! Sorry I got so excited about the doc, and forgot to say I just can't wait for the video of making the skirt. The making of the final product!

[@uggie]

Wow! So cool thank you for sharing this and respect for the small buisness that does this.

[@KimDave]

Thanks for watching!

[@lailimustaghfirah7536]

is there any other way to do that? what is the name of the tool box to permanent the pleat? I don't have that tool. Is there any other way to make pleats without the box machine? can it be steamed? or how to do the iron? Did they give anything special to make the pleat permanent?

[@beautyculture4943]

Wow that green skirt looks great. Pleats so well defined. Like your outfit too.😊

[@KimDave]

Thank you so much

[@shirleysaidsew1969]

Wow! The pleats added a beautiful dimension to the green circle skirt. Can wait to see it done. This was an awesome video! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@delindawilliams3935]

I'm impressed! When I was a teenager my mom used to give me fabrics with notes, to take to the garment district of New York City for pleating. I would drop them off and collect them another day. I never got to see how they were made. I learned basic large pleating from her while learning to sew. I had a love/hate of pleats. I loved wearing them and even bought a skirt in my country with pleating of the same style and color of @4.37(I wore it to death,of the pleats).😂 As a little girl I hated ironing my uniform pleats and I still hate ironing pleats. This was nice to see. Thanks for sharing.

[@dianaimehreogar8747]

This is really beautiful. I've always loved pleated fabrics. Well-done Kim Dave.

[@joan-mariacbrooks]

This interview alone makes your video very valuable, thank you! You are very good as an interviewer, you both answered a lot of my own questions about the process so I've gotten quite a bit of info from this. That green skirt was beautiful! Please do more interviews like this, especially on beaded fabrics.

[@dianadivadiamond]

That was AMAZING. WOWWWWW. There's so much that goes into it that I was astounded. Also, they were very pleasant to deal with. Thanks for sharing.

[@graciemaca6996]

All so very informative, who knew so much went into making pleats? I ❤ the copper skirt she is wearing. She, no doubt made it herself. Neat!!!

[@JJ_439]

This was so interesting! I've been wanting a pleated skirt for a while and I had no idea how they were made. I love learning more about the construction of clothes and appreciating the work that goes into making them. If I find my dream skirt one day I'll appreciate it even more because of what I learned from your video

[@zephaniahaneyo3577]

Wowww. Good to know how pleats are made. Thank you for taking us along this journey. God bless you.

[@Emnms68]

I love your blouse, it’s Gorgeous! And those sleeves! 😍

[@kohakuaiko]

I watched for the awesome pleating... And then I looked at the rest of your channel I subscribed for the pattern drafting.

[@KimDave]

Welcome aboard!

[@carolfowler7421]

One of my first jobs was to collect the pleating . Ciements were behind Oxford Street . I worked for the Cambridge Theatre Company Company and the show was Hallo Dolly. Just cuffs and underskirt 40 years ago.

[@soniathompson3067]

I am so glad I came across this video, as I was searching for someone to do pleating! What a craftsman, what dedication! I will be calling him soon, and I WILL be a dedicated customer!

[@airboneyfinesse1827]

This was sooo much fun to watch - wowwwww there’s a lot of aspect to sewing ; I love it

[@Kittyququmber]

Thank you. Very interesting. Some of those pleats are very complicated ie vertical, horizontal and criss cross pleats!!! Quite an art!!

[@earthangellibra2925]

I rarely watch videos over 10 mins... but this had me in tuned...lol thanks for sharing

[@shantel4676]

Oh my God. THIS is GOLD! Thank you for creating this video!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@urabrown9671]

Wow that was great. Can’t wait to see the finish garment .

[@kathleenmccarthy1692]

Thank you so much. Love the professionalism of the video, the craftsmanship of Matt and Team. Kim you nailed it. The skirt is gorgeous!

[@NancyW96CatLady]

This was awesome! What a great business owner, he definitely knows what he's doing. It's so admirable.

[@TigreArcana]

Woooooooowww 🤩 so thankful this artisan allowed us to glimpse into his craft!

[@finolagrant5738]

I absolutely enjoyed this amazing session of how permanent pleating is done. I can try and find a place locally but I am so tempted to try the Ciment Pleating company in the UK. Thanks for this engaging and informative experience, I learned a lot even the bloopers and all.

[@lailimustaghfirah7536]

is there any other way to do that? what is the name of the tool box to permanent the pleat? I don't have that tool. Is there any other way to make pleats without the box machine? can it be steamed? or how to do the iron? Did they give anything special to make the pleat permanent?

[@victoriaconstantine-cort3091]

Thank you so much!!!That was really interesting!!! Hope your skirt turns out allright-!!!XXx👍👍👍

[@kaygee301]

I love your outfit at the beginning, so much like I've never wanted a shirt more

[@yellowhumanearthlover608]

Loved this whole production! Thank you 🙏 loved learning with you.

[@KimDave]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@doreenomaboe293]

It's so nice. I love it I wish we could have one here in Ghana

[@rhondabarlow860]

That was so interesting!! Thanks for thinking to go there and to bring us along for the trip!!

[@ManorandMaker]

Ooh, the mathie in me loves all the different options you showed! Really great Q&A, very helpful. I didn't know that this kind of pleating was available piecemeal to us plebs. Now to go find your vlog of the finished skirt!

[@onyinyechijioke]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. So informative! Awesome job dear!

[@basimarazak4954]

I absolutely LOVED your video! So informative. And when you were holding your half skirt and dancing with it, I was dancing with you! So beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this

[@bitsypitts5148]

This video was just wonderful and fascinating! Thank you for filming and sharing details on this specialized business!

[@shadeadekoya255]

One of the most interesting films I’ve ever seen on KZbin, I’m def sending them a silk lamé fabric to pleat. Thank you!

[@KimDave]

Go for it!

[@AmAyANiQuOlE]

I absolutely love this video!!! 😍😍😍 Thank you so much for sharing with us. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@RowsiB]

When I went to Japan earlier this year everyone was wearing these long, flowy, plaid, pleated skirts. It’s cool to see how they make those fabrics!

[@aliloucreations1817]

Oh I’d love to see the making of the skirt , it’s beautiful fabric

[@lusianavosataki1599]

I'm so glad I came across this I'll definitely visit this place.Thanks for sharing this beautiful clip

[@prettyangel8778]

You are such an amazing person. You really saved me some days ago. You are the best.

[@carlamatthew3681]

Wow!!!! At least now I have the answer for pleated fabric. Thanks much ❤️❤️

[@KimDave]

Glad I could help!

[@oluwakemiomisakin4151]

Great video Kim. This is top notch. You're definitely keeping it real. Watching your videos over the past months has inspired me to get rolling with my brand

[@elizaladner1825]

24:58 @KimDave You’re fabulous! I love your work but also the behind the scenes! Thank you!

[@KimDave]

Glad you enjoyed this project

[@terriroemmich1617]

Very cool! I always wondered how the pleating process worked. I would have loved to see one of the special pleats being done though. Great video, thank you!

[@myby2888]

1 minute in and I am already in love with your style and personality

[@anitagander4358]

This is so cool... thank you so much for showing us. I love pleating and was always very curious how they do it. I know how to use a pleating board, which I have made myself, but can't really do big scale with it. Only just found your channel and love it. :)

[@layalimagableh2197]

What does the board made from ?

[@sarae108]

Wow! I had no idea. So cool, thank you for sharing! That green fabric is absolutely gorgeous! Oh my goodness that pleated leather 🤩 Wow!

[@oluwakemiakinpelumi5255]

This is so educating, thanks kim for sharing.

[@sophieseamark4891]

Wow! Great video! I love traditional craftsmanship! So clever! Your fabric is beautiful. I’m sure the skirt looks amazing!

[@BrambleReid]

Love this! Thank you for the Canadian shout out! I have been trying to use up the leather pieces I have and I love the sample he showed, I'm thinking about an accent leather jacket.

[@EvelynAdamsOfcl]

Holy smokes, absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for showing us something so cool!

[@rgs8970]

this is incredible-- thank you so much for doing this and for sharing this with us!

[@VSfashion_00]

Amo las faldas plisadas, son mis favoritas. Muy elegantes. 😉😉😉

[@luoyisishimisi470]

Thank you for sharing. By the way, girl, girl, girl, I so do love that white blouse you are wearing!!! Maybe you can do a DIY on it.

[@jacqulyndavis.7039]

Lovely and informative. And a definite YES to show us how you make up the pleated skirt. Thank you

[@evelyntalks9405]

As a woman I’m just falling in love with skirts all over again so this video was really nice to watch! Trousers are great but skirts really make me feel feminine and beautiful, love it.

[@nefertariariki4936]

WOW, fabulous!!! I Always love pleats. Timeless. 🙏

[@phil-eunicequagraine7401]

This is really educating. Good information. Thank you Kim ❤️.

[@KimDave]

Glad it was helpful!

[@floratah1123]

I love you Kim you are such an inspiration

[@kimberlysamuel1310]

I truly enjoyed and appreciated that ☺ field trip. Yes it was enlightening indeed. Can't wit to see the finished skirt.

[@lynngrant4023]

Wow, I'm gasping. Fascinating to see how Ciment carried out this particular pleating project. So thrilled to have been able to view these artisans at work many thanks! I immediately flashed back to an exhibition of Fortuny* dresses I saw, I think in Liberties, London (1983/4?). *(Italian designer.) Luxurious garments of pleated silk satins and fine silk velvets, dresses and wraps. Some fabrics printed in silver or gold. Stunning creations and this introduction to pleating fabrics offers some basic insight to just how challenging it must have been to create those.

[@evangelineobiageliokeke1939]

Wow, big sis you keep inspiring me. Thank you

[@olgaa4867]

Wow! I love the guys and the process's just awesome! Thank you for sharing this! I was pleased to know! 😍👍

[@KIZAJ]

Wow just wow. After I finished watching I realized I watched for 27 minutes.... when U guys were going, I kept saying to myself are we there yet😂😂. I love this. And yes I’ll love to see a video of your putting it together

[@KimDave]

You're the best! Happy to see you enjoyed this video

[@xhon-miqueljennings6210]

Its that long? I didn't even realize till I scrolled through the comments. Lol

[@KIZAJ]

😊😊

[@KIZAJ]

@@xhon-miqueljennings6210 exactly it was too good lost track of time

[@konige-tochteru.9295]

I always loved pleated skirts . Thanks for sharing

[@blotchilim1980]

I wanted to travel to london! And this video is kind of a virtual tour 😂 it soothes my wanderlust❤️ And i love your shirt! I was skeptical about pleats-- but it turns out because i only ever see basic pleats! Those they made are other worldly! It really made my knees weak ❤️

[@urbanchili]

I have seen other videos about pleating before, but this is the best! Thank you.

[@motloghamid1101]

16:30 I saw this process in a Dior video. Simply love it! Yours is more detailed tho.😘 Wow..the steaming process! Love the finished effect!🥰

[@dganet]

OMG, this is one of the coolest things I've ever seen.......never even wondered how fabric was pleated before & it's so old school too. Such a great, informative video, thanks 😍

[@justinadsouza6329]

Thank you so much for ur efforts dear despite this panademic u went out to show ur subscribers it really means a lot.i appreciate ur hardwork as always u come up with detailed n awesome videos god bless u n ur work.love from india Goa

[@nonipanda5169]

I don't even like fashion or all this stuff but your documenting skills are 100/100 subbed

[@sandrikawalcott4870]

I absolutely love this...

[@elaossai4767]

Omg 😱😱😱 I love this I literally had goosebumps when the circle skirt was brought out 😍🥰

[@THALOOTI]

Straight skirt: cut the fabric straight. Pleated fabrics: I am a whole process, I am a fan.

[@funmyruth7267]

Hello pls can you please put me thru getting this pleeting done . It's so amazing. What's the name of the paper used please Thankyou.

[@marya9654]

I would definitely frame that gorgeous pleated fabric if it was mine. Absolutely stunning.

[@patienceyomoah8079]

Hi Kim, I thought the man was going to teach us how he made the pleated pattern for us to have an idea. Better still please where can I get the pleating machine to buy? I'm in Ghana.

[@dymonddara]

I desire that too

[@JO-uq9yh]

ooooo dear, I have really enjoyed watching this video, thanx. I now know and understand how this type of pleating is done. well done for sharing your knowledge.

[@joanofarca-8157]

I don’t even need anything pleated but this video has made me want to order something anyway. Great informative video, great family run business.

[@bbrosser694]

I love the beautiful work this company produces. Kim... Thank you so much for sharing pleating fabrics!

[@habitantefuturista]

I just say it''s a beautiful and interesting work. Congratulations for all you who were on this video or not. Hug.

[@queenbee2808]

I have a new respect for pleats. Thank you for sharing you experience! 😊

[@starbucksthiholsters]

Cool process! Thanks for sharing. I love your outfit in this video!

[@soniarodriguez2072]

I love learning these types of things. Family owned, unique and rate are my faves. Great video.

[@avengernemesis7990]

I just adore your blouse that you are wearing, the whole outfit looks just so chic.. Love your video..as it's so interesting how everything is made.. The family run pleating business is just awesome...amazing.. Take care and stay safe Australia..😘

[@seunshopeju_]

The pleating process is so beautiful to watch. I had the same wow look on my face at the final reveal😂 and the texture on the faux leather 😍😍😍😍love eet.