Kick pleat

Skirt with Accordion Pleat This is a straight skirt with an accordion (kick) pleat that allows a little more 'stride room' when walking. Traditionally accordion pleats are put in the back of the skirt. In these instructions I will also add a little flare to the side seam as well. If you wanted to make

by Diva Els There are several ways to make an inverted kick pleat. The most common finish is to topstitch the folded pleat on both sides of the stitching line from the right side. There is nothing …

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This is an example of the kick pleat I was talking about. There could be a pop of a different material inside it, and it wouldn't require very much of it. (I don't like the color or shape of this skirt, by the way. When I wear a pencil skirt, it needs to be way tighter than this.)

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kick pleats :are short pleats leading upwards from the bottom hem of garments such as skirts or coats, usually at the back. They allow the garment to drape straight down when stationary while also allowing freedom of movement.