Today’s pleated project was originally seen on the invitations I created for Audrey’s first birthday.
I’ve been meaning to do a tutorial for, oh, two years, so I’m glad to finally keep my word.
Would you like to learn how to make pleated stationery?
Here’s what you’ll need:
:: tissue paper
:: card stock
:: paper cutter
:: corner punch
:: coordinating thread
Start by trimming a piece of card stock into your desired size. My favorite stationery is 5 x 7.
Round the corners with a corner punch, if you wish.
Cut a long strip of tissue paper {approximately 1.25″ wide}
Hand fold little pleats in the tissue paper.
Then stitch using a contrasting thread through the center of the pleat.
There is no need to back stitch – just start at the top and go all the way off the edge of the paper.
Trim the excess tissue paper.
It makes for a unique way to decorate a plain piece of stationery.
You can vary where you stitch {this time along the top on a folded note card} for a different look.
Or maybe make a fancy bookmark for a reader in your life.
Sewing pleats to paper is unexpected and adds a feminine touch in a subtle way.
Um, CUTE! I love this! All your whimsy, pleated crafts are really inspiring me to get going on some of my own! Thanks, as always, for creating beautiful things!
I really love this project. Its really simple, but really unexpected like you said. I think we all forget that you can sew on paper haha.
Love this!
this is wonderful! thank you for the tutorial– do i need a specific kind of paper or sewing attachment to be able to use my sewing machine on it? i’ve have tried before to sew through card stock and it was a bit difficult.
I just used my regular needle and my cardstock is quite heavy. I have heard you can use a leather needle for better sewing on paper, but I don’t have experience with it.
Very pretty idea.
I love stitching on cards, but haven’t tried this! Love it! X
This is so cute! I also really love how the rounded corners make the card look SO much fancier.