Giving this a thread of its own, as it more of a tool then a project.
I am thinking of making a very long one out of lightweight card for when I get around to making Victorian gowns, cause I am not looking forward to all that trim. :D
Here is how to make your own, the ready made ones are kinda small.
http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-make-a-pleater-board (http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-make-a-pleater-board)
I do my pleats the old fashioned way by making measured marks with a Tailor's Chalk. I make sure my strips measure evenly. Any extra, I measure, cut off and work into the pleat pattern.
I do the same for Box pleating as well. Especially when doing Ruffs.
The simplest way to do pleating is to buy some gingham that is the correct size for the pleats you want to make and sew it on the inside of whatever you are pleating. That way, no need for tools or chalk marks, simply use the checks on the gingham as your marks and pleat away. My wife uses this for cartridge pleating and it works perfectly everytime with nice even pleats.
I like the gingham idea! Definitely going to make a board as well :)
I use the 1" Gingham for Cartridge Pleating as well.
I started a Tutorial thread eons ago on using 1" Gingham for Cartridge Pleating. Perfect pleats, every time.