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Draping 101

Saree School Lesson 38 | Saree Hacks

Saree School Lesson 38 | Saree Hacks

For a full coverage drape, wear a longer blouse and tuck it into your underskirt. If you'd like to cover more, opt for a high neck blouse with long sleeves. Once you tuck in your front pleats, pull the back of your saree up as high as you'd like for more coverage.

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Saree School Lesson 37 | Saree Hacks

Saree School Lesson 37 | Saree Hacks

Instead of doing this:

Try this:

Take wider pleats when draping with an organza saree as narrow pleats will open up/won’t hold. Ironing down narrow pleats is one way to make them stay put but you may not want that look with an organza saree.

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Saree School Lesson 36 | Saree Hacks

Saree School Lesson 36 | Saree Hacks

The KEY is to make sure that once you’re done stacking your pleats, you bring together the top and pin it so that the pleats are still flared and more open at the bottom - this still gives you the illusion of flared pleats even though it’s all neat and pressed down.

Ironing down your front pleats allows you to get away with narrower pleats than usual! Narrow pleats = more pleats!

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Saree School Lesson 32 | Saree Hacks

Saree School Lesson 32 | Saree Hacks

Quick and easy pallu pleats: ensure the outside edge is facing outwards with the inside of the saree facing you. Pleat the saree back and forth until you reach the other end. The last pleat should have the other outside edge facing inwards with the outside of the saree facing you.

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Student Assignment - Saree School Lesson 7 | Saree Hacks

Student Assignment - Saree School Lesson 7 | Saree Hacks

Once you've staggered your pleats, tuck them into your Saree Silhouette to the right of your belly button. This way they'll be nice and centered.

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Student Assignment - Saree School Lesson 5 | Saree Hacks

Student Assignment - Saree School Lesson 5 | Saree Hacks

 Slightly stagger your pleats for the perfect flare at the bottom of your drape!

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Student Assignment - Saree School Lesson 8 | Saree Hacks

Student Assignment - Saree School Lesson 8 | Saree Hacks
To get perfect hip pleats, reach under your front pleats, grab the extra fabric, twist and tuck it into your Saree Silhouette. This keeps your saree nice and snug between the front pleats and pallu.
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Student Assignment - Saree School Lesson 31 | Saree Hacks

Student Assignment - Saree School Lesson 31 | Saree Hacks

How to secure your front pleats + hip pleats: Pin your front pleats together and to your Saree Silhouette. Reach through the space behind your front pleats, grab the extra fabric from your left hip, pull it through, twist, pin and tuck it in. It’s never been easier. 

 

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Student Assignment - Saree School Lesson 15 | Saree Hacks

Student Assignment - Saree School Lesson 15 | Saree Hacks
Here's a quick fix for that inner pleat that won't stay put: lift it up, move it slightly inward, then pin and tuck!
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Student Assignment - Saree School Lesson 13 | Saree Hacks

Student Assignment - Saree School Lesson 13 | Saree Hacks

A quick tip for perfect hip pleats: Pull the saree tight, pin it to your right thigh, then pinch, pull, and tuck it into your waistband. So easy, even a beginner can do it!

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