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Draping 101

How To Drape A Saree | Open Pallu Hacks

How To Drape A Saree | Open Pallu Hacks
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Saree School Lesson 10 | Saree Hacks

Saree School Lesson 10 | Saree Hacks

Saree School Lesson 10 - Easy hip pleats (method #2).

Grab the leftover fabric between your front pleats and pallu. Gather the fabric upwards and guide it along the hip to create pleats. Pin the gathered pleats to the first layer of the saree and your underskirt or Saree Silhouette. Easy peasy!

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Saree School Lesson 9 | Saree Hacks

Saree School Lesson 9 | Saree Hacks

Saree School Lesson 9 - Use a bindhi/pottu when pinning delicate fabrics.

Using a bindhi/pottu when pinning will save all of your delicate sarees from safety pins snagging the fabric and getting stuck/creating a tear. You can also use a band-aid, a piece of paper, or a button!

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Saree School Lesson 8 | Saree Hacks

Saree School Lesson 8 | Saree Hacks

Saree School Lesson 8 - Easy hip pleats (method #1).


One method to achieve beautiful hip pleats is to reach under your front pleats, grab the extra fabric, twist and tuck it into your underskirt. This doesn't just create hip pleats but it also ensures that the saree stays taut between the front pleats and the pallu.

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Saree School Lesson 7 | Saree Hacks

Saree School Lesson 7 | Saree Hacks

Saree School Lesson 7 - Tucking in your pleats.

After you've staggered your front pleats, tuck them into your underskirt to the right of your belly button. This will ensure that your pleats are nice and centered.

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Saree School Lesson 6 | Saree Hacks

Saree School Lesson 6 | Saree Hacks

Saree School Lesson 6 - Horsie Kick the pleats into place.

This lesson was coined by my good friend Anna!

Once you’ve taken your pleats, the easiest way to get them aligned is to lightly kick the bottom into place. Especially useful once you’ve staggered the pleats and want to determine if you need to make any adjustments.

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Saree School Lesson 5 | Saree Hacks

Saree School Lesson 5 | Saree Hacks

Saree School Lesson 5 - Stagger your pleats.

Stagger your pleats ever so slightly to get that beautiful flare at the bottom of your drape.

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