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You can actually do this in Illustrator (as per request). The trick is to make sure that once you use mesh tool you drag the along handles back to 1/3 of the way along the edge otherwise it squeezes the image along.

scrunch

Image 2: Getting a even distort along when the shape gets shorter

In addition it can help to keep rotating the are back and forth, for easier selection.

scrumple

Image 2: doing the scruple

Tough there are better tools for this, it can be nice t know this for other purposes that may arise.

Alternatives

It is actually sufficient to just scale along the selection line once rotated so skew and scale can be enough if you dont want to use envelopes that granted can be a bit tricky. Envelopes make the edges of creases nicer tough.

sharp

Image 3: You can cut the shapes (they don't have to be dots) for sharp creases. And shade the areas further enhancing the look (perhaps slightly exaggerated effect).

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