I'm not sure if this is something I just assumed or actually read about, but when shaping the inner edges of the aprons I first of all fold the edge straight and press the lower part of it straight, about 6 inches up from the edge

I then fold the top in 2 inches, which takes 4 inches of material, making a sort of vertical dart right on the edge and then shape that into a curve and press it. This is the left edge of the upper and the right edge of the lower apron.

I do not make a single fold on the edge of the apron, as for the edge the top of the fold dips down, but for the under apron pleat I find that I need to pull the inner fold up to stop it rolling outwards. This also has the effect of lifting the lower edge up and out of sight so I do not need to put a hem on it.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: