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lipit

Lipit is a term found in Indonesian and Malay textile vocabulary that generally refers to a fold or tuck made in fabric. The word is related to lipat, the broader verb meaning to fold, and lipit is used to describe a specific small fold or crease that serves a functional or decorative purpose in garment construction.

In sewing and dressmaking, a lipit typically denotes a localized fold that helps shape a garment or

Lipit appears in both traditional and contemporary clothing contexts across Indonesia, Malaysia, and neighboring regions. In

Beyond sewing terminology, lipit is not widely documented as a distinct concept in international fashion literature,

See also: lipat, pleat, tuck, garment construction.

adds
texture
to
the
surface
of
the
fabric.
It
can
be
used
to
influence
fit
around
the
waist,
sleeves,
or
bodice,
or
to
create
a
subtle
decorative
effect.
The
size
and
placement
of
a
lipit
vary
by
design,
ranging
from
nearly
invisible
tucks
to
more
pronounced
folds
that
are
clearly
visible
as
design
features.
traditional
textile
practices,
folds
and
tucks
are
often
employed
to
accommodate
drape,
improve
fit,
or
convey
cultural
aesthetics,
and
lipit
is
one
of
the
terms
practitioners
use
to
describe
these
manipulations
of
fabric.
and
usage
may
vary
by
locale
or
community.
Related
terms
include
lipat
(to
fold)
and
other
fabric
manipulation
techniques
such
as
pleats
and
tucks.