Could you tell me what these pleat-like things are called?

[denisebrain]

I know there is a name for this first. It is like an inverted pleat, stitched down, with a slit opening:

Then a stitched down pleat detail like this...what would you call it?

Finally, these over-the-shoulder pleats? I'm using pleat for lack of a better word...I'm sure you know what I'm referring to.

Thank you!

 

[claireshaeffer]

1. tucks. you could say "facing each other"
2. welt seam; it's a lapped seam top stitched to look like a tuck, probably faced since it is shaped.
3. If there is a pleat from the shoulder it is a flange. If not, it's a decorative tuck to look like a flange. C

 

[denisebrain]

Thank you Claire! I'm so glad you saw my questions!

(oh yes: stitched-down pleat = tuck)

 

[thevintagebungalow]

I'm getting a pleat education today! Yea!!

 

[cmpollack]

Well, I actually knew number 3, so I'm giving myself a big pat on the back!

It's just grand to have Claire around, isn't it?

 

[Teresas Treasures]

the only one I knew was number 3 and that is due to having a pendleton 49er jacket with a flange

 

[theopshoproc]

Oh I learned something new - flange.

I think that's what this jacket has, right?

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18222133

 

[themerchantsofvintage]

I learned (from Claire I think) last month about number 3.

I think you're, Justine.

"It's just grand to have Claire around, isn't it?" YES!

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

Originally posted by cmpollack
It's just grand to have Claire around, isn't it?

yes it is!!

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Well, Claire I'm thrilled to know what number 2 is called! I've always wondered...thank you.

Nicole

 

[claireshaeffer]

This afternoon one of my tailoring students who is a professional patternmaker stopped by. I showed her the 3 designs. She called #2 a flange; I told her I wouldn't call it a flange--only #3.

Just goes to show there are lots of terms floating around.

I really enjoy VFG--the things I've learned and the friends I've made. Claire