You might find the following multi-page thread interesting. It covers a lot of ground about choosing and stitching pleats:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/p...493/index.html

Also, you might find the following posts on pleating helpful:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/p...454/index.html

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/t...714/index.html