A system of pleating a kilt in which one full sett of the tartan pattern is taken up in each pleat, resulting in a reproduction of the pattern across the back of the kilt. Compare: pleating to the stripe
A system of pleating a kilt in which a particular vertical stripe of the tartan pattern is selected and the pleats are arranged so that this chosen stripe runs down the center of each pleat. Also called military pleating. Cp: pleating to the sett
A pleat in a piece of clothing is a permanent fold that is made in the cloth by folding one part over the other and sewing across the top end of the fold. a flat narrow fold in a skirt, a pair of trousers, a dress etc (plait)
A fold in the fabric of a garment, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness or taking up excess fabric. There are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance