perfect pleats

So, friends, y'all already have heard (and heard and heard) about my affection for ruffles.  To add to the list, I have been LOVING the pleated projects that have been popping up lately.  Loving them so much, in fact, that I added my own row of pleats (see above) to my sister-in-law's Mother's Day gift (a buttercup bag using the tutorial at Made by Rae).  A few other fabulous pleated projects to drool over (and try out!):

Pretty pleated purse at Prudent Baby

Pleated dress at Make It and Love It (umm, and I can't tell you how much I love the Riley Blake umbrella fabric she used for the skirt!)

Pleated pouch at Skip to my Lou

Pleated pillow at Presser Foot

Pleated purse at My Spare Time

Just a quick note to say that it is taking all that is in me not to go downstairs and sew the night away.  But it's past midnight and I would regret that tomorrow morning.  Still, the urge is there.  Happy pleating, friends!

*all images by sites listed