Alabama is a great place to call home, but crime does occur within the stateâs boundaries. After comparing FBI statistics on violent and property crime rates, the website Safe Choice Security has concluded that these 10 are the most dangerous cities in Alabama: 1. Bessemer (Population: Approx. 27,000)
Knife pleats are used as decorative finishes and add fullness to a garment. The pleats are folded much like an accordion with equal space from top to bottom; this gives a clean finish, texture and space for the garment to move. 1 Sewing Technique: Knife Pleats STEP 1: Trace the pattern onto selected fabric.
In some 16th century gowns, deeper knife pleats were used. The depth of the pleat was two pleats, three pleats or even four pleats deep. A picture of this is shown to the right. This allows more fabric to be pleated to a band or bodice, and produces a fuller skirt.