Pre-Pleating Services
Available across India
I take your saree, make sharp custom pleats by hand, iron them professionally, and send it back ready to wear, so you don’t have to struggle with pleating or packing.
Pricing Guide
Standard Pre-Pleating & Box Fold
Scope of Service
- Custom Profiling: Collection of specific measurements (Waist, Height, Heel) to ensure the fall is exact.
- Pleat Engineering: Calculation of bottom pleats for a slim silhouette and shoulder pleats (3 to 5 inches) for a sharp look.
- Steam Setting: Industrial-grade steam ironing to lock creases in place for 10-12 hours of wear.
Hardware & Finish
- Rust-Proof Pinning: Strategic placement of premium safety pins to hold pleats securely.
- Fabric Protection: Use of protective layers during ironing to prevent shine or burn marks on delicate silks.
- Box Fold: Reduces saree to an A3 size footprint for cabin luggage fit.
- Ready-to-Drape: Saree delivered in a state requiring under 3 minutes to wear.
Bridal & Heavy Saree Pre-Pleating
Heavy Fabric Handling
- Specialized Processing: Designed for difficult fabrics like Kanjeevarams, stiff Banarasis, and heavy stone/zardosi embroidery.
- Structural Pleating: Includes manipulating stiff borders to break the fabric stiffness so it lays flat against the body.
- Double-Steam Process: Intensive steaming used to permanently set creases in thick weaves to prevent puffing.
Protection & Precision
- Heavy-Duty Pinning: Usage of specialized longer, stronger pins to penetrate thick borders without bending.
- Embroidery Protection: Placement of tissue or soft fabric between folds to prevent stone damage or snagging.
- Destination Ready: Reinforced folding technique to withstand travel in suitcases for destination weddings.
- Bridal Fit: High-precision setting for pallu length specific to the bridal look.
About Pre-Pleating Services
The Real Saree Struggle
If you’ve ever left a saree in the cupboard because pleating felt like a nightmare, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. Sach bolun toh, saree pehenna kaafi stress deta hai jab pleats sahi nahi bante (Honestly, wearing a saree can be stressful when the pleats don’t come out right). But I genuinely think a well-draped saree makes you feel like a queen.
What I Do
I take your saree and turn it into an event-ready saree pleats masterpiece. I handle the tricky part - making sharp, even pleats by hand and locking them with professional ironing. I use your measurements for custom saree pleating service, so the fall is just right for you.
Why Choose My Pre-Pleating?
- Get flawless pleats in minutes, not hours
- No more fighting with heavy bridal sarees or tough materials
- Pleats stay crisp and intact all day - no “yeh khul gaya!” (oh no, it opened up!)
- I fold your saree in a way that’s perfect for suitcase packing or storage, so saree packing for travel becomes super easy
Who Finds This Useful?
- Brides with heavy sarees
- Busy professionals who love sarees but hate the hassle
- Anyone who struggles with pleats but wants that polished look
- Folks heading for destination weddings or parties
I work out of Navi Mumbai, but you can courier your saree to me from anywhere. I’ll pleat it, pack it, and send it back ready to wear. Honestly, this service is a total gamechanger for anyone who loves sarees but not the stress.
Meet your Expert
Sakshi Thakur
My Story
You know that feeling when you wear a saree for the first time, thoda awkward but mostly magical? For me, that magic stuck around. I just fell for sarees – one piece of cloth, so much story, so many memories. Every pleat I make, I remember my own first drape. Now, I help others find that same confidence, so no more saree struggles, just pure grace. Saree ka maza hi alag hai (the joy of saree is something else).
My Work
Saree Draping & Pre-pleating - I drape sarees and offer saree pre-pleating service, even by courier if you’re not in Mumbai.
Courses for Everyone - Self-draping, basic, and advanced professional saree classes. Join online, offline, or try my pre-recorded lessons.
Practical & Theory Mix - You’ll learn with hands-on practice on different body types, so messy pleats become perfect pleats.
Hindi & English Classes - I teach in Hindi and English. Perfect pleats, flawless pallu, graceful look – sab milta hai (you get it all)!
Professional Add-ons - My pro course covers marketing, Instagram, editing, saree maintenance tips, and you become a certified saree drapist.
After-class Support - Got doubts later? Message me on WhatsApp, I’ll help out.
