Body pleated skirt and preparation process thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a pleated skirt and a preparation process thereof, and belongs to the technical field of clothing, the pleated skirt comprises a skirt body and a skirt hemline sewn on the lower side of the skirt body, and a pleated part is arranged at the upper end of the skirt hemline; the skirt hem comprises a third cutting piece; the skirt body comprises a first cutting piece; a plurality of pleat areas are arranged in the pleat part at intervals; the width of the third cutting piece in the pleat area is greater than that of the first cutting piece; and the first cutting piece is sewn on the third cutting piece after being stretched. The width of the third cutting piece and the width of the first cutting piece of the pleat area are different, in the natural state, the first cutting piece is in a slightly stretched state, the third cutting piece is concave inwards or convex outwards towards one side to form pleats, and the natural sense is improved; a plurality of pleat areas are easy to be uniformly arranged to form regular pleats, so that the pleats have unique aesthetic feeling; the device is simple in structure, easy to process, independent of large-scale processing equipment and suitable for elastic fabrics.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing technology, specifically to a pleated skirt and its manufacturing process. Background Technology

[0002] A pleated skirt, also known as a pleated skirt or pleated pleat skirt, is a women's skirt style composed of dense, numerous vertical pleats. The pleats are fine and numerous, and the manufacturing process is complex. The pleats of a pleated skirt typically employ a pressed pleat (box pleat) or gathered pleat structure. One end of the pleat is fixed to the inside of a connecting piece, while the other end moves naturally in a specific direction; fixing one end lacks a natural feel. A gathered pleat structure is a natural, rich, and irregular pleat state formed by the gathering or tightening of the fabric; it relies on tightening the elastic thread, and the pleats form naturally after tightening, lacking the regularity of pleats.

[0003] The patent with publication number CN117248321A discloses a digital knitted simulated Miao ethnic pleated skirt and its manufacturing process. It uses a double-sided weft knitted fabric with regular interlacing stitches on the front and back sides to make the peak areas convex and the trough areas concave. The connection of the transition areas forms a vertical and horizontal folding decorative effect. The processing depends on specific equipment, and the pleats lack a natural feel.

[0004] Patent CN104223450A discloses a method for making a Yao ethnic minority pleated skirt. The method involves folding the fabric sequentially according to the width of small wooden strips, steaming it in a steamer over high heat, and then twisting it in the opposite direction to shape it. The process is complex, the production efficiency is low, and it is difficult to achieve industrial production.

[0005] The manufacturing process of pleated skirts has a significant impact on the pleat structure. Therefore, designing a pleat structure that combines regularity and naturalness, as well as its manufacturing process, has become an important research direction. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems in the existing technology, the present invention provides a pleated skirt and its manufacturing process, which is easy to process, and the pleat structure has a regularity and is naturally formed by the elasticity of the fabric, thus having a good natural feel.

[0007] The first aspect of the present invention discloses a pleated skirt, comprising a skirt body and a skirt hem sewn to the underside of the skirt body, wherein the upper end of the skirt hem is provided with pleats; the skirt hem includes a third piece. The skirt body includes a first piece; multiple pleated areas are spaced apart within the pleated section; the width of the third piece within the pleated area is greater than the width of the first piece; the first piece is stretched and sewn onto the third piece.

[0008] Preferably, the pleated area includes a first positioning area and a second positioning area, wherein the third piece of the first positioning area is wider than the third piece of the second positioning area.

[0009] Preferably, after the pleats are sewn together, due to the different degrees of stretching of the pleats, the first positioning area bulges outward to form an outward convex pleat; the second positioning area is concave inward to form an inward concave pleat.

[0010] Preferably, the outward convex pleats extend towards the lower side of the skirt hem; the inward concave pleats extend towards the lower side of the skirt hem and towards the upper side of the skirt body.

[0011] Preferably, the width of the third piece is 1.5-2.5 times that of the first piece, depending on the elasticity of the third piece and the height of the pleats.

[0012] Preferably, the upper side of the skirt is sewn with a waistband.

[0013] Preferably, the upper side of the skirt has a waist-cinching slit; The two ends of the waistband are connected by a flat joint, and the outside of the flat joint is sewn with webbing.

[0014] A second aspect of the present invention provides a manufacturing process for the above-mentioned pleated skirt, comprising the following steps: After the first piece is folded down, it aligns with the third piece. A pleated area is formed between the first and third cut pieces along the seam positioning lines. Sew the third piece of fabric within the pleated area evenly onto the first piece of fabric; After removing the positioning lines, flip the first piece upwards, and the pleat area will form pleats in its natural state.

[0015] Preferably, the left and right sides of the first and third pieces are sewn together to form the skirt body and the skirt hem, respectively, to obtain a pleated skirt; The pleats are shaped by steam ironing.

[0016] Preferably, the distance between two adjacent positioning lines is 1-4cm; Stretch the first piece of fabric while sewing the third piece onto the first piece; avoid forming tiny pleats on the third piece during the sewing process.

[0017] Pleated skirts have a unique pleated structure that combines regularity and naturalness; the pleated structure is not limited to pleated skirts, but can also be applied to sleeves, dresses and other garments.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The width of the third piece in the pleated area is different from that of the first piece. Based on the elasticity of the fabric, the first piece is in a slightly stretched state in its natural state, while the third piece is concave or convex to one side to form pleats, which enhances the natural feel. Multiple pleated areas are easy to arrange evenly to form regular pleats, which have a unique aesthetic. The structure is simple and easy to process, and does not rely on large processing equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating the distribution of pleats in a pleated skirt. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of the positioning lines for the first and third cut pieces; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the stitching of the pleated area; Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a pleated skirt; Figure 5 This is a breakdown diagram of a pleated skirt; Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating the installation of a waist trainer; Figure 7 This is a flowchart of the manufacturing process for a pleated skirt.

[0020] Markings in the diagram: 1. Pleated skirt; 11. Pleats; 12. Outward pleats; 13. Inward pleats; 15. Skirt body; 16. Hem; 17. Waistband; 18. Flat seam; 19. Ribbon; 2. First piece; 21. Waist-cinching cut; 3. The third piece; 5. Positioning line; 51. Pleated area; 53. First positioning area; 55. Second positioning area. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings: Explanation of pleating techniques: Pleating can be divided into four common forms: pressed pleats, gathered pleats, natural pleats, and draped pleats.

[0023] Natural pleats, also known as live pleats, are pleats created within a specified area and accumulated from different directions, giving the fabric a rich, vibrant, and luxurious texture. Natural pleats are flexible in form, allowing the fabric to be kneaded, layered, or piled up in an orderly or random manner. When applied to the human body, this effect creates a visually appealing shape, forming smooth, undulating curves in appearance.

[0024] Draped pleats, also known as wave pleats, are pleats formed between two units, allowing the fabric to drape. They create a natural, downward-hanging fold from the point of contact with the body, expanding locally to form wave draped pleats. This can produce a rich and soft sense of rhythm and cadence. They can form curved pleats with varying density, exhibiting a wavy, natural, soft, beautiful, light, and unrestrained texture.

[0025] Example 1 provides a pleated skirt 1, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, it includes a skirt body 15 and a skirt hem 16 sewn to the lower side of the skirt body 15, and the upper end of the skirt hem 16 is provided with a pleated part 11. A third piece 3 is provided on the upper side of the skirt hem 16; a first piece 2 is provided on the lower side of the skirt body 15; Multiple pleated areas 51 are provided at intervals within the pleated section 11; The width of the third piece 3 within the pleated area 51 is greater than the width of the first piece 2; the first piece 2 is stretched and sewn onto the third piece 3.

[0026] The widths of the third piece 3 and the first piece 2 in the pleated area 51 are different. In a natural state, based on the elasticity of the fabric, the first piece 2 is in a slightly stretched state, while the third piece 3 is concave or convex to one side to form pleats, which enhances the natural feel. Multiple pleated areas 51 are easy to arrange evenly to form regular pleats, which have a unique aesthetic. The structure is simple and easy to process, and does not rely on large processing equipment.

[0027] The height of the pleats can be controlled by the width ratio of the third piece 3 to the first piece 2 in the pleat area 51. The width and density of the pleats can be controlled by the width and density of the pleat area 51.

[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, the pleated area 51 includes a first positioning area 53 and a second positioning area 55. The third piece 3 of the first positioning area 53 is wider than the third piece 3 of the second positioning area 55. After the pleated area 51 is sewn and the first piece 2 is turned over, Figure 1 and Figure 5 Due to the different degrees of opening of the positioning areas, the first positioning area 53 protrudes outward to form an outward convex fold 12; the second positioning area 55 is concave inward to form an inward concave fold 13.

[0029] like Figure 5 Based on the elasticity of the third piece 3 and the first piece 2 and the wave height effect of the pleats, the width of the third piece 3 is generally 1.5-2.5 times that of the first piece 2, preferably 2 times.

[0030] The third piece 3 is made of elastic fabric, and the first piece 2 can also be made of elastic fabric.

[0031] Example 2 provides a waist-cinching structure 17 installed on the upper side of the skirt 15, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5The waistband 17 is sewn onto the upper side of the skirt body 15. Optionally, the upper side of the skirt body 15 is provided with a waist-cinching slit 21, which, when sewn together, creates a waist-cinching effect.

[0032] In one specific embodiment, such as Figure 6 The two ends of the waistband 17 are connected by a flat joint 18, and a webbing 19 is sewn onto the outside of the flat joint 18 to protect it. After the webbing 19 is rolled up, a circumferential 0.15cm edge is fixed to the outside of the flat joint 18. Optionally, the hem of the skirt 16 is set as a raw edge.

[0033] Example 3 provides a manufacturing process for a pleated skirt 1, such as... Figure 7 As shown, it includes the following steps: Step S1: Fold down the first piece 2 and align it with the third piece 3.

[0034] Step S2: Sew positioning lines 5 between the first piece 2 and the third piece 3, forming a pleated area 51 between two adjacent positioning lines 5; as shown Figure 2 The third piece 3 of the pleated area 51 is wider than the first piece 2.

[0035] More specifically, the pleated area 51 includes a first positioning area 53 and a second positioning area 55, wherein the third piece 3 of the first positioning area 53 is wider than the third piece 3 of the second positioning area 55. The distance between two adjacent positioning lines 5 is 1-4 cm, preferably 3 cm, but not limited to this.

[0036] Step S3: Sew the third piece 3 in the pleated area 51 evenly onto the first piece 2.

[0037] When sewing, the first piece 2 can be slightly stretched before sewing. During the sewing process, care should be taken to avoid the third piece 3 forming small pleats, which would affect the appearance. Figure 3 The effect of the sewn pleated area 51 is shown. Specifically, a 0.5cm seam line can be sewn, and the first piece 2 can be stretched with the help of tools such as tweezers.

[0038] Step S4: Remove positioning line 5.

[0039] After removal, the stretching of each pleat area 51 is uniform.

[0040] Step S5: Flip the first piece 2 upwards, and the pleat area 51 forms pleats in its natural state.

[0041] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 The pleats or pleats formed in the first positioning area 53 protrude, and the seam is turned down; the pleats or pleats formed in the second positioning area 55 are concave, and the seam is turned up.

[0042] Step S6: Sew the left and right sides of the first piece 2 and the third piece 3 together to form the skirt body 15 and the skirt hem 16 respectively, thus obtaining the pleated skirt 1.

[0043] Step S7: Shape the pleats 11 by steam ironing.

[0044] Among them, shaping can improve the pattern of pleats; the pleat structure of the present invention depends on the stitching relationship between the first piece 2 and the third piece 3, as well as their length ratio and the elasticity characteristics of the fabric, to form a natural pleat structure.

[0045] The unique pleated structure and simple manufacturing process of this invention form a pleated skirt 1 that combines regularity and naturalness; the pleated part 11 itself has concave pleats 13 and convex pleats 12, wherein the convex pleats 12 extend towards the lower side of the skirt hem 16; while the concave pleats 13 extend towards the lower side of the skirt hem 16, they also extend towards the upper side of the skirt body 15.

[0046] The preparation process is simple and easy to implement, and does not rely on large-scale processing equipment or special equipment; nor does it rely on pleated skirt pleating templates; it can be done through simple sewing, stretching and preliminary shaping operations, which has high production efficiency and helps to reduce production costs; therefore, it has good industrial production value.

[0047] The pleated structure of this invention is not limited to application to the pleated skirt 1, but can also be applied to sleeves, dresses, and other garments. It should be noted that the third piece 3 is a main part or an additional part of the skirt hem 16, and decorative parts can be set on the skirt hem 16; the first piece 2 is a main part or an additional part of the skirt body 15.

[0048] In some of the processes described in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application, multiple operations appearing in a specific order are included. However, it should be clearly understood that these operations may not be performed in the order they appear herein, or may be performed in parallel. The sequence numbers are merely used to distinguish different operations, and the sequence numbers themselves do not represent any execution order. Furthermore, these processes may include more or fewer operations, and these operations may be performed sequentially or in parallel. It should be noted that the descriptions such as "first," "second," etc., used herein are used to distinguish different components and do not represent a sequential order, nor do they limit "first" and "second" to different types.

[0049] It should also be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0050] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pleated skirt, characterized in that, It includes a skirt body (15) and a skirt hem (16) sewn to the underside of the skirt body (15), with pleats (11) at the upper end of the skirt hem (16); The skirt hem (16) includes the third piece (3); the skirt body (15) includes the first piece (2); Multiple pleated areas (51) are provided at intervals within the pleated section (11); The width of the third piece (3) in the pleated area (51) is greater than the width of the first piece (2); the first piece (2) is stretched and sewn onto the third piece (3).

2. The pleated skirt according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pleated area (51) includes a first positioning area (53) and a second positioning area (55), and the third piece (3) of the first positioning area (53) is wider than the third piece (3) of the second positioning area (55).

3. The pleated skirt according to claim 2, characterized in that, After the pleated area (51) is sewn together, the first positioning area (53) protrudes outward to form an outward pleat (12); the second positioning area (55) is concave inward to form an inward pleat (13).

4. The pleated skirt according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outward pleats (12) extend towards the lower side of the hem (16); the inward pleats (13) extend towards the lower side of the hem (16) and towards the upper side of the skirt (15).

5. The pleated skirt according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Based on the elasticity of the third piece (3) and the first piece (2) and the wave height effect of the pleats, the width of the third piece (3) is 1.5-2.5 times that of the first piece (2).

6. The pleated skirt according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper side of the skirt (15) is sewn with a waistband (17).

7. The pleated skirt according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper side of the skirt (15) is provided with a waist-cinching slit (21); The two ends of the waistband (17) are connected by a flat joint (18), and the outside of the flat joint (18) is sewn with a webbing (19).

8. A manufacturing process for a pleated skirt as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: After the first piece (2) is folded down, it is aligned with the third piece (3); The positioning lines (5) are sewn on the first piece (2) and the third piece (3), and a pleated area (51) is formed between the two adjacent positioning lines (5); Sew the third piece (3) in the pleated area (51) evenly onto the first piece (2); After removing the positioning line (5), flip the first piece (2) upwards, and the pleated area (51) forms pleats in its natural state.

9. The preparation process according to claim 8, characterized in that, Sew the left and right sides of the first piece (2) and the third piece (3) together to form the skirt body (15) and the skirt hem (16) respectively, and obtain a pleated skirt; The pleats are shaped by steam ironing (11).

10. The preparation process according to claim 8, characterized in that, The distance between two adjacent positioning lines (5) is 1-4cm; Stretch the first piece (2) and sew the third piece (3) onto the first piece (2); avoid forming small pleats on the third piece (3) during the sewing process.

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