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My Professional Saree Pre-pleating and Box Folding Process

byVaishuService at Mahadevapura Studio; Courier accepted Pan-IndiaStarts from299 Per SareeView full gallery

Stop stressing over pleats. I will professionally set, iron, and box-fold your saree so you can drape it in under five minutes.

This is a look at my pre-pleating work on a rich purple silk saree. I ensure each pleat is uniform and perfectly aligned before setting it.

Watch how the pleats fan out perfectly. This is the result of careful measurement and setting, which ensures your saree drapes beautifully.

Here I am working on a red and gold silk saree during a professional saree draping workshop. The process involves carefully folding and securing the pallu pleats.

I pay close attention to each fold to ensure the pleats are not bulky. This technique works for all fabrics, from heavy Kanjivarams to light cottons.

This video shows the process of setting the chest pleats for a yellow silk saree. This is a crucial step for a neat and comfortable fit.

Ironing the chest pleats is an important step to make them stay in place. I do this carefully to give a sharp, professional finish to the pallu.

Let's do chest pleats. This quick video shows my method for creating even and flat chest pleats that are easy to manage when you drape the saree.

In this video, I explain in Tamil how to properly spread and iron the center pleats. Giving one-finger spacing between pleats is key to avoiding a bulky look.

A close up of finished body pleats on a lovely floral saree. Notice how each pleat is distinct and even, ready for the final box folding.

Here are the body pleats on a different saree, showing how the technique gives a consistent and neat result every time.

About My Pre-pleating & Box Folding Process

My pre-pleating process is designed to make saree wearing stress-free, especially when you are in a rush. I don't just fold the fabric; I use a specific one-finger gap technique for waist pleats to minimize bulk, ensuring the final drape looks slim and elegant. Whether it is a heavy Kanjeevaram or a simple cotton saree, I secure everything with Libbra safety pins and pack it into a travel-friendly box so you are ready to drape in five minutes.

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