gripping section between the opposing finger like elements any suitable distance may be chosen though generally for a sari the distance will be between about three to eight inches in still other embodiments with multiple components the distance between the opposing finger elements may be adjustable to allow for producing pleated fabric of different pleat widths depending on the setting of the adjustable center section additionally other means for varying the distance between the respective finger elements may be employed as are readily available to those skilled in the art obviously the apparatus of the invention may be fitted with or constructed from decorative elements and may be combined with other functional elements such as a lint brush or other surface attached to the central gripping portion all of such optional devices are intended to be included within the scope of the invention fig1 illustrates weaving a fabric material through the pleating apparatus to create accordion pleats select the desired pleat width for appearance purposes by sliding and locking rigid support arm 21 within arm 20 starting with one corner of the fabric to be woven secure the end within clip 40 and weave through finger 22 the lateral edge o of the fabric is maintained parallel to the plane of interlocked support arms 20 and 21 throughout the weaving process the fabric is then wrapped.