Abstract: Four characteristics of wave pleats were analyzed, including decorativeness, modeling, ductility and plasticity. Three modeling methods of wave pleats were deeply studied. The first one was that the calculation method was developed by using of the formula of arc length to draw the wave pleats. The second one was that the plane constitution technique of cutting, spreading and smoothing was discussed by taking the wave pleats of neckwear for example. The third one was that the three-dimensional constitution technique which a wave pleat was made after cutting at every pinning was summed up. And the key elements of wave pleats were analyzed and demonstrated. Meanwhile, the skills of the decorative of wave pleats and the application and combination of spiral shape were analyzed. Comprehensive analysis of modeling method and development of application field of wave pleats will give better service to human fashion culture.

Key words: wave pleat, plane constitution technique, three-dimensional constitution technique, application skill