Join thousands of other sewists who have learned how to sew beautiful clothes better, faster, and more easily!
SEW BEAUTIFUL DARTS WITH THIS 11-PAGE GUIDE
This 3-part digital guide breaks down pleats so you can start sewing them immediately - and beautifully.
Part 1 teaches you about pleat folds. Part 2 allows you to practice on fabric and learn how pleats look with different fabrics. Part 3 is all about troubleshooting.
Learning to sew
AND STRUGGLING WITH PLEATS?
Maybe your pleats never line up quite right…
Maybe they shift around no matter how many pins you use…
Maybe they look okay… until you press them, and suddenly it’s chaos.
You’re not alone. Sewing pleats can feel like wrestling your fabric into submission—especially when you’re trying to follow a pattern’s confusing markings.
TRUST ME - I’VE BEEN THERE!
Even after years of sewing, I’ve had pleats that turned out crooked, bulky, or just plain sad. It’s frustrating, and it can totally zap your sewing mojo.
BUT...
The Perfect Pleats Guide is Here to Help
Whether you're just starting out or simply want to finally sew pleats with confidence, this guide walks you through everything you need to know—clearly, simply, and with zero fluff.
For just $7, you’ll get a 11-page printable guide that shows you how to sew pleats without frustration, wasted fabric, or wobbly folds.
Here’s What You’ll Get:
SECTION ONE: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
• A breakdown of 3 common pleat types (box, inverted, knife)—and when to use them
• Sample pleats as they would appear on a sewing pattern so you can fold the paper as you would your garment without the risk of ruining any actual fabric.
SECTION TWO: FABRIC CHOICE AND TESTING
• Step-by-step pleat testing instructions using scrap fabric
• A fabric comparison chart to see how pleats behave in different weights
SECTION THREE: TROUBLESHOOTING
• A quick-fix troubleshooting guide for common pleat problems (hello, shifting folds!)
This Guide Is Made For:
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Brand new garment sewists who want to sew pleats without second-guessing every fold
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Sewists returning to the hobby and looking for a no-stress pleat refresher (hello, muscle memory!)
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Anyone who’s tired of uneven pleats, bulky seams, or fabric that won’t cooperate
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Pattern lovers who want to expand their skills and tackle pleated designs with confidence
Meet Your Host
Lindsey is the owner of Inside The Hem, a popular garment sewing website. She teaches people how to sew through her YouTube channel and social media accounts by the same name.
Just like you, she fell in love with home sewing but was discouraged by the quality of classes, tutorials, and help that was available. So, she created a YouTube channel that was equally informative and entertaining. Since then, she's
taught thousands of home sewers her tips & tricks for sewing beautiful garments.
When she's not working, you'll find her cuddling with her two puppies, Honey & Biscuit and getting to know her new-ish home town, Charlotte, NC.
HEY, FUTURE PERFECT PLEATER!
I created this guide because pleats can feel weirdly intimidating—but they don’t have to be.
After hearing from so many sewists who struggled with shifting folds, confusing markings, and messy results, I knew it was time for a simple, practical resource to make pleats click.
This guide takes everything I’ve learned (and taught!) about pleats and gives it to you in a way that’s easy to follow, fun to use, and actually helpful at your sewing table.
I want you to feel confident every time you fold, pin, and press—and to know you’ve got this.
- LINDSEY
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STOP WINGING IT. START SEWING SMARTER.
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Get 11 pages of tips, techniques, and real-life practice ideas to help you master one of the most essential garment sewing skills.
Start pleating with precision today—no guessing, no wasting fabric, no stress.
Just crisp, clean, perfect pleats.