Step One: Start by cutting your fabric into strips of your desired width. The length of the strip should be 2-3x the length of the fabric you are attaching the ruffle to because it is going to lose length when you gather it.
Step Two: Loosen the thread tension on your machine and sew two straight stitches, close together, near one edge of the the fabric strip.
Step Three: Turn the fabric over and find the bobbin threads. Hold onto the bobbin threads as you pull the fabric to gather it.
Step Four: To attach the ruffle to your fabric, simply sew the right sides together. You can pin it in place, removing the pins as you sew.
Now you are prepared to dress up all your home accessories with ruffles!
3 comments:
I too have a passion for ruffles..When my dtr was a small kid i cud never resist my fingers from adding some ruffles to her frocks,while stitching..your tutorial is very easy to follow!.. luv being in ur blog for some time everyday,Amanda
I remember learning this long ago in school, I have done it once in my life so long ago. I have been talking to my Dad's wife about showing me some tips on sewing so that I can do pillows. We didn't have a chance on her last visit but hopefully soon. I love all your projects they turn out so pretty.
Love ruffles! I think you're right~ those of us that sew take it for granted everyone knows these easy tips. Thanks for sharing!
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