Difference between Pleat and Ruffle

What is the difference between Pleat and Ruffle?

Pleat as a verb is to form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment. while Ruffle as a verb is to make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.

Pleat

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A fold in the fabric of a garment, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness or taking up excess fabric. There are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance. A plait.

Ruffle

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.To disturb ; especially, to cause to flutter.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration.

We hope you now know whether to use Pleat or Ruffle in your sentence.

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