If you've always had a hankering to sew the iconic dress that Marilyn Monroe wore in the movie, "Seven Year Itch," you can get the pleating from Tom and Sons in New York City.
You can read the full account of this company's recreation of the dress for the 2016 Superbowl Snickers commercial here.
Tom clarifies the type of pleating used in Marilyn's dress, and you can download a book, "Pleating 101," that discusses pleating in full detail.
Here are some interesting facts:
- The bodice of Marilyn’s dress was also pleated, though the pleats have relaxed over time.
- The skirt was hemmed before pleating, which added complexity due to the fabric’s bias stretch and the need to ease extra fabric into the hem.
- The original dress had a zipper in the back, and the recreated dress was adjusted to accommodate the bias stretch in the hem.
Tom's Sons International Pleating has lots of information and resources if you need pleating for your sewing projects or are just interested in pleating. You can sign up for the newsletter at their website.
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