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A pleat is a fold of fabric that is either stitched in place or secured by another construction feature to create fullness and shape. Pleats are often grouped together and can be found in various types of garments, including blouses, skirts, and pants. There are numerous types of pleats, each with its own unique characteristics. Some common examples include: Knife pleats: pressed edges that face the same direction, Box pleats: edges facing opposite directions, Inverted pleats: edges brought together at a center line, Sunburst or accordion pleats: narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, Kick pleats: a single pleat often placed at the bottom of a narrow skirt.