Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Décor & Details DIY Wedding Projects Pleated Flower Girl Collar Dress up an adorable outfit with this special addition. All you need is pleated fabric, needle and thread, and a ribbon for a finishing touch. For this project, we asked Harry's Pleating & Stitch (212-268-1378) to make 3⁄4" mushroom pleats on a 6"-by-18" piece of muslin and finish with a bay hem on the fold. By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Published on August 18, 2014 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Petra Bindel THE TOOLS Pleated muslin or other fabric Pins Decorator's needle and thread Ribbon Mike Krautter Photography HOW-TO Fold pleated fabric in half lengthwise. This will create two layers, making it more of a ruffle. Pin layers together to keep in place.With a decorator's needle and thread, make a running stitch along the crease.Every few stitches, gently pull thread to bunch the fabric together slightly, making a curved ruffle; tie off thread and remove pins. Sew ribbon to each end of the fabric to secure around neck. Mike Krautter Photography Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit