Professional Saree Draping & Pre-Pleating Workshops
Master the art of the perfect drape. Join my hands-on workshops in Bengaluru to learn steam-ironing, pleating, and box folding techniques for every silk style.
My student, Seema Shetty, practicing self-draping with a pre-pleated saree during one of my classes. It's wonderful to see students gain confidence.
A student practicing the entire pre-pleating process, from setting the pleats to ironing them, and finally holding her perfectly folded sarees. My workshops are hands-on and comprehensive.
Excellent work by my student Dhivya Narayanan. This perfectly pre-pleated and folded green silk saree shows the skill she learned in my workshop.
A video demonstrating how a pre-pleated saree is draped on a mannequin for practice in my class. This helps students understand the fall and flow of the drape.
A proud student showcasing two sarees she perfectly pre-pleated and folded during our workshop. My goal is to empower others with this useful skill.
Another view of the beautiful green saree pre-pleated by my student, Dhivya. The consistency in her pleats is a testament to her hard work.
A mannequin draped with a pre-pleated saree to demonstrate different styling options, like adding a waist belt (vaddanam).
This vibrant blue saree was pre-pleated by a student in my class. The workshop covers handling different types of silk and achieving a professional finish.
Another example of student work. This turquoise saree shows great consistency in the pleating and folding.
A closer look at the neatly folded turquoise saree from my student. I teach both the pleating technique and the art of presentation.
About Learn From the Expert: Workshops & Student Success
You will bring your own sarees to the workshop, and we will work through the entire process together. We focus on hands-on practice, from steam-ironing heavy Kanjivaram silks to mastering the precise pin-placement that keeps your pleats secure all day. By the end of our session, you will know how to create sharp, uniform pleats for any style, whether you are dressing yourself or setting up a pre-pleated saree for others.
Saree draping is more than just wrapping fabric. It is about understanding the fall, the weight of the silk, and the geometry of the pleats. In my JP Nagar studio, I keep batches small so that every student gets personal attention.
What We Cover
- Technique: We dive deep into heatless styling for the chest area to ensure a soft fall, and the specific steam-ironing methods that give you a crisp look without damaging delicate fabrics.
- Box Folding: You will learn how to compress a 6-yard saree into a 12x14 inch box, perfect for packing heavy silks for travel without creating messy wrinkles. I show you how to hide fold lines within the pleats.
- Business Readiness: Many of my students join to start their own pre-pleating businesses. I share my tips on how to handle client sarees safely, how to use rust-proof pins, and how to deliver a professional-looking product on a hanger.
Whether you want to master the classic Nivi drape, the traditional Madisar, or the trendy Butterfly style, I provide the mannequins and the guidance. You bring the enthusiasm and your sarees, and we turn those fabric struggles into a skill you will use for a lifetime.
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