Tips For Finishing The Inside Edges of Contrasting Pleats

This week we're going a bit deeper with last weeks project, contrasting inverted pleats. With so many cut pieces the issue of how to best finish those interior seam allowances arrises. I have a few quick fixes I'm excited to share!
For this example, we are going to cut the strips vertical along the grain of the fabric, hot horizontial as demostrated in the prior tutorial. This will allow us to finishe the seam allowances all at once, prior to cuting the small rectangular pieces apart. In the video, I demonstrate two techniques - one by machine and the other with a anti-fray product applied. For the example project in the video, I am using the skirt portion of the Cosplay Day Dress pattern (from the prior tutorial).

[@pattizoellick]

I love learning how to save time when it comes to sewing the more tedious of tasks. Thank you for sharing.

[@lisacutten5573]

Wow, cutting and finishing the strips sure saves time! Thank you.

[@revaricky]

You are a very good teacher! The information is clear and easy to follow. thank you.

[@rosemariedenney7191]

Love the look of the polka dot pleat inside the red skirt. This technique was explained very well.

[@user-ju2cr7eh6o]

always love your short cut techniques as they save my time and have good results

[@mendycrumpton6692]

I love all your tips and hacks. So interesting!!

[@bevhiler5930]

I learned that fray check can do more than I give it credit for.

[@joycemcclure8436]

Glad you made this video bc this my my question!

[@bonnyrisen8489]

Great tip thanks

[@marilynboydadipasquale8358]

What size zigzag stitch are you using? Thank you.

[@sleeplesscrafter]

I never liked using fray check. It always made my fabric feel stiff.