Why Pants Have Pleats (& How to Draft Them)

Pleats are so much more than a design detail. They allow you to contour to the waist while adding more room to the hip and crotch. They also allow you to change the leg shape without breaking the silhouette. In this video, I'll explain the purpose of pleats and how to draft them, so you can add a perfectly tailored pleat to any pant pattern. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Discover all the benefits of adding pleats and how to draft them. 00:00 - Intro 00:09 - History of Pleats 00:35 - Benefits of Pleats 01:12 - How to Draft Pleats 02:06 - Don't Forget Dart Excess 02:55 - Want to Create a Pant Pattern? 03:21 - Lookout for FREE Pattern Making Consults WATCH NEXT 🎥🍿 - Draft & Sew Pant Fly: 99% of Tutorials Miss This https://youtu.be/cGqJ5zQG5Hw - How to Lower Crotch on Pants (MEMBER'S ONLY) https://youtu.be/dyFSmyh3mkY CAN'T GET ENOUGH? 💕 Become a member to get access to exclusive Member's Only videos & the Director's Cut of my regular videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCawy2rus031h-lN6A9sf9xw/join READY TO MAKE A PATTERN ✂️ Checkout my drafting courses & DIY Pattern Making Kits. https://www.cliqdpatternkits.com/ Let your imagination run wild, Leigh xx