Recently, we received feedback from some customers who expressed concern about the stitches showing up under the pleats of our dresses. This has led to some misunderstandings, with some customers believing that the pleats are not properly stitched or that the dresses are of poor quality, resulting in negative reviews. However, we want to clarify that these concerns are unfounded and that our dresses are fully finished.
To help address these concerns, we would like to show you the entire process of making the pleats on our dresses, so that you can better understand why there are multiple stitches under the pleats. We take great care in the production process of our dresses and want to ensure that our customers have a clear understanding of the quality of our products.
Generally, when you wear a pleated dress, the pleats should drop nicely and any stitches used to fix them in place should be covered by the pleats. If you look at pleated dresses in your local bridal shops, you'll find that they are made this way. High-quality dress makers typically create pleats by hand, one by one. This is a time-consuming and technical process, but it results in pleats that look more natural. The stitches used are around 1.5 cm - 2 cm apart, and they should be neither too tight nor too loose. If the stitches are too tight, the pleats may not be even, and if they are too loose, some of the pleats may be scattered.
There are some factories that use sewing machines to create pleats, which is a time-saving and efficient method. However, this can result in very dense stitching under the pleats, making them look rigid. While they may look good when stationary, when you move or walk, the pleats may stay in their original position and not flow with your body. This can make the pleats look fixed to the dress and unattractive.
To clarify any misunderstandings about the quality of our dresses, let me explain the entire process of making pleats in our dresses.
1. We start by putting the main dress on the mannequin. Then, we cut a piece of fabric to the width we want the pleats to be.
2. The seamstress will fix both sides of the top end of the fabric on the dress using pins and then create the first pleat. After forming one pleat, she will use a pin to fix both sides, and continue creating pleats one by one using the same method.
3. Our seamstress will form the last pleats, she will cut off extra fabric.
4. Our seamstress will sort out the whole pleats again, during this process, we need to make sure all pleats are in right length and width, so all peats will be look neatly.
4. When all pleats are sorted out in good condition, the dress is taken off the mannequin. The next step is to fix the pleats in the dress. Our seamstress will carefully sew each pleat by hand using stitches that are approximately 1.5-2cm apart. The stitch should not be too loose nor too tight to ensure the pleats are fixed in the correct position. This is the whole process of making pleats. Finally, the seamstress will piece different pieces of pattern into one entire dress.
Warning: Since the material used for the dress is soft satin, it has some stretch to it. If your actual measurements are bigger than the dress, it will fit tightly and the pleats may stretch out and become less obvious. Additionally, if you take the dress off, the stitches may become stretched and visible when the pleats are brought up. In such a case, you can try sorting out the pleats by stretching them outwards to both sides, so the stitches will be less visible and blend into the pleats.
However, if your actual measurements are smaller than the dress, the pleats may become distorted and loose. Therefore, we recommend finding a seamstress in your local area to have the dress taken in to ensure a proper fit.
Based on our photos, you can see that all pleats are made to precise measurements. If the discrepancy between your actual measurements and the measurements you provided us is less than 1 inch, then the dress should fit you well and the pleats should be in the correct position. However, if the discrepancy is greater than 1 inch, then the pleats may become stretched out or lose their shape. This is not a quality issue but rather a result of inaccurate measurements. To ensure the best fit and pleat placement, we recommend double-checking your measurements and consulting with a seamstress if needed.