Opening Page Workshops ClassPhotos Retreats on the Farm Books, Instructions Kits and Supplies Current Creations Beaver Feltmaking References, History Modern Felt Books Useful Links See the Yurt Order Form	After stitching I did the final fulling and shaping before adding the trim.  I had sized the layout of each piece with 5 inches allowed around all the edges for shrinkage.  I allowed 10 inches down the back seam and it was 5 inches too much.  This is what created the pleats in the back.  The pleats are hand stitched down to be permanent.