Grab the extra fabric between your front pleats and pallu. Gather the fabric to create pleats along your hip. Pin the pleats to the first layer of the saree and your underskirt or Saree Silhouette. Simple!

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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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Saree School Lesson 30 - No Sew Blouse Alteration with a Bangle

When you want to raid Amma’s saree closet but all of her blouses are too big for you. All you need is a bangle and a hair tie - easier when you have someone to help✨

Step #1: With the blouse on, pull one side of the back of the blouse over the other side until you're comfortable with the fit.

Step #2: Take a bangle and position it inside the blouse at the center of your back.

Step #3: Gather the fabric around the bangle from the outside and tie it with a hair tie or elastic band.

Step #4: And there you have it - a quick, no sew blouse alteration!

Saree School Lesson 25 - How to Nurse in a Saree

Lesson 25 tells you everything you need to know if you're at an event and need to nurse your baby. Follow these easy steps:

1. Wear a front-open blouse.

90% of tiabhuva.com blouses are nursing friendly (zippered blouses can be worn with the zipper in front or back) and were launched when I had my first son because I wanted a soft stretchy blouse I could comfortably fit in whether I had just nursed or was overdue for nursing.

2. Pin together all pleats.

Pinning together your pallu pleats keeps everything in place when it's time to nurse, making it easier to fix your drape afterwards.

3. Do not attach this pin to blouse.

If you pin your pallu pleats together and to your blouse with the same pin, your pleats will unravel every time you need to take the pallu down.

4. Separate pin to attach to blouse for easy removal.

Using a separate pin to pin the pallu to your blouse ensures that your pleats will stay intact every time.

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Saree School Lesson 23 - Fixing your Saree

Sitting down in a saree can sometimes cause it to loosen or shift, but don’t worry—tightening it up is quick and easy.

All you have to do is pull the saree down at the hips!

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Saree School Lesson 22 - Walking up or down stairs in a Saree

Wearing a saree is a beautiful experience, but navigating stairs can be a bit tricky. Here’s a simple guide to help you glide down the stairs with grace and confidence.

1. Hold Your Pallu: Gently gather your pallu in your hand, keeping it close to your body. This not only looks elegant but also ensures you don’t step on it.

2. Lift the Hem: Grab your front pleats and slightly lift the hem of your saree with your other hand. This gives you a clear view of the steps and prevents tripping.

3. Take Small Steps: Walk down the stairs slowly, taking small, careful steps. This helps you maintain balance and control.

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Saree School Lesson 21 - Chest Pleats

The Secret to Perfect Chest Pleats: A Good Iron

Yes, you read that right! The key to keeping your chest pleats in place is none other than a good iron.

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Saree School Lesson 20 - No sew blouse alteration.

A quick temporary fix - perfect for when you’re in a pinch or “borrowing” Amma’s sarees + blouses.

• Use good quality, sturdy pins and take your time to lock the safety pin (you don’t want them coming undone).
• If you look closely at the body pins in the after shots you can see some of the pins and it’s not very even - don’t be like me and take your time/redo if need be. Tip: if you have to choose, take more time on the sleeves vs body because the body will be covered by the saree.
• I only showed one side for demonstration but pin both sides so that it’s even and designs/zippers stay centered.

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Saree School Lesson 19 - How to measure your bust.

If you’re getting your blouse stitched, you can ignore this lesson. However if you’re shopping online for a blouse, this is a pretty common question we get - ie where to measure for the bust measurement.

If you have any questions about our super versatile and comfortable blouses, please email hello@tiabhuva.com

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